Staff Biologist I or II / Project Biologist

Staff Biologist I/II/Project Biologist

Sequoia is searching for enthusiastic candidates who are interested in pursuing ongoing professional development in the fields of compliance monitoring, biological surveys, and habitat assessments in California.

Are you the kind of person who thrives in a collaborative, employee-forward working environment? Do you enjoy creating, building, and maintaining long-term relationships in your work, finding satisfaction in making a lasting impact in protecting our biodiversity, while also protecting your community?

If so, Sequoia is seeking self-motivated individuals who are eager to steer the direction of their career in a company that promotes and supports professional development.

ABOUT US

Sequoia specializes in a variety of environmental planning, studies, and compliance tasks for infrastructure, conservation, and restoration projects throughout California. Our clients include local, state, and federal government agencies, local resource conservation and open space districts, utilities, mining and aggregates companies, and many more. Our dedicated team of more than 50 biologists, arborists, and botanists work alongside agencies, clients, and crews to determine the most appropriate measures, permitting, and CEQA/NEPA compliance avenues to implement to support natural resource protection during project implementation.

YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE…

The staff bio I/II/III plays a critical role in Sequoia’s foundational company initiative by supporting a variety of projects with flexible staffing requirements. The number of hours will be dependent on project needs, and travel is typically limited to within two hours of our Bay Area office location, with occasional exceptions.

You will enhance our team by:

• Monitoring project construction for compliance with environmental permits and mitigation plans.
• Conducting biological training for construction and operation crews.
• Providing field data for biological reports and memos, potentially including technical reports and habitat restoration plans as experience grows.
• Mapping existing biological resources.
• Assessing potential impacts on wildlife, including sensitive species.
• Reviewing construction bids for leadership consideration.
• Interpreting compliance packages, permits, and project scopes to ensure field compliance.
• Preparing biological reports and habitat restoration plans for simpler projects.
• Crafting thorough Biological Constraints Analyses with reasoned impact assessments and avoidance measures.
• Assisting in permit applications and project descriptions under Project Manager guidance.
• Developing cost estimates and project scopes for moderately complex construction compliance projects, with direct supervision from a Project Manager.
• Producing documents that are consistently free of glaring or repeated technical and grammatical errors.

WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU…

Have these minimum qualifications and knowledge or similar transferable skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or related field.
• Ability to perform field studies independently with minimal supervision.
• The equivalent of a minimum of 6 months to 6 years of full-time wildlife fieldwork and technical report writing experience. A Master's Degree may substitute up to 2 years of experience, depending on the degree and thesis work. Specialized federal 10(a)1(A) recovery permits and/or state MOUs relevant to Sequoia’s work may provide an additional year to count towards experience.
• Working understanding of California flora/fauna and the regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with GIS Mapping tools and the ability to navigate existing tools.
• Approvable as a Qualified Biologist level by regulatory agencies for at least one species.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to work long field days.

• Ability to traverse difficult terrain.
• Must be able to perform fieldwork and/or travel up to 90-100% of the time.
• Overnight stays required up to 25-75% of the time, depending on assigned projects.
• An insured vehicle in a condition so that it does not leak fluids. 

We recognize that not all people have had the same career experiences and that a single individual may not possess all the skills listed above. That’s ok! If this position excites you, please apply.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT SEQUOIA ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC:

At Sequoia, we create a “safe space” culture focused on fostering employee well-being, job satisfaction, and productivity. We don’t hire candidates to simply suit the job, we find the work that fulfills our employees and helps them achieve their professional goals.

We are committed to a more inclusive and diverse workforce, where each employee can reach their full potential without the burden of discrimination or harassment. We strive to maintain a strong culture built upon our shared core values of Respect, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Sequoia is an equal opportunity employer. We understand that diversity, including human diversity, is the key to the success of all healthy ecosystems. We are a forest of remarkable individuals, standing tall as our authentic selves and as one. At Sequoia, we grow together to form a stable community that is diverse in character and content.

We are an at-will employer, which means that either the company or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.