Req : 23-16

RECON Environmental is a small company of specialists representing one of the most
established environmental consulting service firms in the Southwest. We are employee-owned
and hard-working, but with a casual and collaborative work environment. We offer the right
candidate a team-oriented, caring environment, which is client-focused, flexible, and always
striving to provide high-quality service to our clients.

We are currently seeking a highly talented Biologist at the Associate level. This position will be
responsible for the management of projects and contracts involving biological resources, with a
focus on project delivery, technical proposal preparation, client relations, and business
development. This position will be responsible for preparation of biological technical reports
and related studies that are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations for a variety of
project scopes and clients. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge that includes
completing and/or overseeing biological field studies; leading meetings with diverse agencies
and stakeholders; preparing and adhering to scopes, schedules, and budgets; and training and
mentoring junior staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Successfully manage biology-related contracts and projects for government agencies and

private developers, including development of scope of work/technical approach, budget,
and schedule.

• Serve as a primary author of environmental documents, including biological technical

reports, post-survey reports, wetland delineation reports, resource management plans, and
permit applications.

• Evaluate project consistency with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to

biological resources, including Federal and California Endangered Species Acts, Natural
Communities Conservation Planning Act, Section 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act,
Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and Section 1600 of the California Fish and
Game Code.

• Lead meetings and liaison with clients, agencies, and consultant team members, including

subconsultants.

• Mentor and train junior staff.

• Monitor and commit to timely completion of high-quality work.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Requirements

• A masters degree in biology, botany, or related environmental technical discipline plus 5

years of relevant consulting or comparable experience, or BA/BS with 6 years relevant
consulting or comparable experience.

• Excellent organizational, writing, and oral communication skills.

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3111 Camino del Rio North, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92 108-5726 | 619.308.9333 | (link removed)
SAN DIEGO | OAKLAND | TUCSON

Now Hiring
BIOLOGIST, ASSOCIATE
Req : 23-16

Knowledge and Requirements (continued)

• Must have knowledge of local habitats and sensitive plant and animal species. Possession

of federal survey permits highly desirable (coastal California gnatcatcher and/or Quino
checkerspot and other species).

• Must have good understanding of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to

biological resources, including the federal and California Endangered Species Acts, and
threatened and endangered species and relevant issues as they relate to southern
California. Knowledge of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act, and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code is desirable.

• Must be comfortable working in extreme weather conditions and be comfortable doing

strenuous hiking and working in remote areas. Experience driving four-wheel-drive vehicle
through rough terrain (requires valid driver license) and using handheld GPS devices.

• Attention to detail; professional demeanor. Must be able to exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask as well as be able to work in a

team environment with a variety of project members.

Salary: $38.00$50.00, hourly position, DOE

RECON is an EOE/Minority/Female/Disability/Vets employer.

RECON is an employee-owned firm providing employees with a vested interest in the firms
success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). In addition to the ESOP, RECON
offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes paid time off, holidays,
sick leave, medical and dental coverage (HMO and PPO), life insurance, long-term disability,
flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match, and a casual and
friendly work environment.

Please submit resume and salary requirements to:
Martha Aranibar, Human Resources Manager
ads@reconenvironmental.com