Senior Wildlife Biologist

Offices
las vegas, NV
Categories
Environmental
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Wildlife Biologist with demonstrated experience in renewable energy projects, including biological assessments, avian and bat studies, eagle conservation plans, habitat assessments and regulatory permitting to join our renewables team. The successful candidate will be seeking opportunity for growth working on a variety of development projects across the country. We are looking for an individual with enthusiasm about their work, and with a strong commitment to client service and technical excellence. Westwood is a multi-disciplined firm that provides services across the country for the development of land and energy projects. This position will serve a leadership role in the environmental services group, interact with project design professionals and mentor junior staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • The qualified individual will a provide mix of project management, technical direction of staff, and leading regulatory negotiations. Key tasks include:
    • drafting proposals and work plans
    • leading document preparation in a team environment
    • participating in regulatory meetings to support the planning, design, and approval of renewable energy and transmission projects
    • navigating and advising on Endangered Species Act compliance
    • tracking and participating in developing wildlife guidance initiatives
    • preparing wildlife assessment work plans
    • coordinating with regulatory personnel
    • site research
    • performing site assessment work in person and with project staff
    • client meetings
    • report preparation
    • wildlife permitting
    • environmental assessment, plan of development preparation for NEPA compliance
  • The position will involve periodic travel, typically 1-3 days per trip on a periodic
Position Type
Full-Time