AECOM is actively seeking a full-time Natural Resources Biologist III for immediate employment within our Southern California Natural Resources Group. This hybrid position is primarily office-based, though some field work may be required and can be based in any of our Southern California offices including San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, Long Beach or San Luis Obispo.

This position would support numerous natural resource projects in the southern and central California region with a focus on leading preparation of Biological Assessments, Habitat Conservation Plans, technical reports, and other regulatory compliance and permitting efforts including CEQA/NEPA, 404/401, CESA, and ESA resource agency consultation.

Primary duties include authoring on complex technical documents for large-scale projects, developing permitting strategies for clients, synthesizing compiled datasets, collaborating with a large team of technical experts, and task management. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background and advanced writing skills and is interested in moving towards a Project Management trajectory. Familiarity with Sections 7 and 10 of the federal Endangered Species Act, 2081 permitting under the California Endangered Species Act, NEPA, CEQA, and the Clean Water Act are required. A 10(A)(1)(a) permit for listed species local to southern California is preferred (but not required), including species such as coastal California gnatcatcher, desert tortoise, and/or southwestern willow flycatcher amongst others. Additional duties may include financial management tasks and team coordination/leadership. Position will support multiple project managers on a variety of types of projects including utility, military, transportation, and renewable energy sectors.

For more information, and to apply: https://aecom.jobs/san-diego-ca/biologist-iii/8AE7B66F330746B8A968CAD2B06CBCED/job/