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Verdantas Senior Scientist (Part-TIme) in West Sacramento, California
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!
At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.
Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.
Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our growing team in San Ramon, CA. In this role, you will lead and independently execute complex ecological consulting efforts, apply advanced technical expertise, conduct specialized field studies and analyses, mentor junior staff, and provide senior-level guidance and oversight of technical deliverables. Apply today and make a lasting impact.
What You'll Do:
Identify potential areas of service improvement; recommend and assist with developing appropriate solutions
Conduct desktop assessments of special-status species, wetlands, waters, and other sensitive biological resources
Conduct biological reconnaissance surveys, habitat evaluations, habitat mapping, species-specific surveys, nesting bird surveys, botanical inventories, impact assessments, and mitigation monitoring
Coordinate and communicate with construction staff and management to facilitate workflow and ensure compliance with environmental requirements
Prepare reports for pre-activity surveys, pre-construction surveys, and biological compliance monitoring
Prepare complex technical reports and applications for regulatory permits
Preparing daily survey and monitoring reports, and more complex technical reports
Implement habitat and species restoration, enhancement, or management projects
Utilize various tools and methods (GPS, GIS, binoculars, cameras, aerial surveys, statistics, and specialized software and databases) to conduct biological resource assessments and impact analyses
Conduct literature reviews
Manage Projects:
Prepare, review, and understand the scope, schedule, and budget of work to be completed
Monitor project progress to meet deadlines
Follow up with stakeholders on the completion or delay of project phases
Schedule, attend, or facilitate project meetings
Take initiative, resolve issues, and identify improved procedures to ensure client needs are met effectively
Lead a Team:
Develop field survey scope and schedule, and interpret protocol requirements
Conduct and lead field work serving as their primary point of contact, including daily field check-ins and check-outs
Ensure team members have the tools and skills necessary to perform their roles effectively and satisfy their agreements
Mentor junior staff to help build and strengthen their technical and professional skillsets
Provide routine performance feedback to assigned team members
Ensure team members follow company policies and procedures
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental biology, ecology, wildlife management, botany, or related field
Advanced degree (M.S., M.A., M.E.M., or Ph.D.) or professional certificate (e.g., GIS, P.M.P.) is preferred
8+ more years or more of professional experience in biological sciences, including strong field skills
Strong knowledge of California flora and fauna and T&E/sensitive species ecology (permits to handle T&E species preferred)
Strong understanding of California regulatory framework (ESA, CESA, CEQA, NEPA, 401/404 permitting) and experience preparing and implementing permitting requirements
Ability to work independently and be highly responsive to the team
Ability to use and proficiency with various tools and methods (e.g., Google Earth, GPS, GIS, binoculars, cameras, aerial surveys, statistics, and specialized software and databases) to help conduct biological resource assessments and impact analyses
Ability to work in the field and an office environment
Ability to travel, including overnight
Valid driver’s license
Salary Range:
$40/hr
Benefits:
Flexible Work Environment
401(k) with Company Match
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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