Mid- or Senior-Level Wildlife Biologist
About the position Logan Simpson is seeking a Mid- or Senior-Level Wildlife Biologist to join their multidisciplinary consulting firm. This role involves contributing to a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team, with opportunities to expand skillsets and bring new ideas. The position offers a hybrid remote schedule, based out of their downtown Tempe office, and is available as regular full- or part-time.
Responsibilities
- Serves as lead technical biologist and avian surveys on complex projects.
- Conducts field surveys for threatened, endangered, sensitive species, plant, and wildlife species.
- Prepare biological documents, including but not limited to survey reports, Biological Assessments, and Biological Evaluations.
- Serves as project manager.
- Implements business development and marketing strategies.
- Prepares proposals and complex reports.
- Manages project budgets and schedules.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, or closely-related field.
- 5-10+ years of relevant consulting or agency experience.
- Proven experience and technical expertise working in environmental compliance related to environmental resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations, especially the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
- Be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting.
- Capability and willingness to travel to project areas throughout Arizona, Utah, and Nevada.
- Strong orienteering and data collection skills (such as map, GPS, and compass).
- Must be able to occasionally work outdoors in extreme temperatures on steep, rocky, and/or uneven terrain.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Ability to work in the office 3 days per week on average, as applicable.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of local and regional biological and wildlife habitat planning regulations.
- Proficient with identifying raptors, birds and other wildlife species.
- Interest in cross training or experience with different disciplines, such as environmental planning, travel management, GIS, or compliance with the Clean Water Act.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid Life/AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Paid Family Leave
- 401(k) with a firm match
- Robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services
- Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year
- 9 paid holidays
- Support for professional conferences and trainings
- Internal leadership development and innovation program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements
- Wellness program with $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance
- Paid Costco memberships
- Babies-at-Work program
- Paid parking
- Paid public transit costs