Senior Biologist

ESA is seeking a skilled biologist with 20+years' experience to join our biological resources and land management practice in Florida. We welcome a collaborative team member with a growth mindset able to lead plant and wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, monitor sensitive biological resources, collect data digitally and analyze results, and deliver quality technical written work products.

Who You Are

You are a senior-level biologist who directs multi-faceted natural resource-related evaluations, technical studies, analyses, and tasks requiring in-depth knowledge and experience. You may specialize in one or more areas, including, but not limited to: botany, conservation biology, ecology, entomology, fisheries/ichthyology, forestry, mammalogy, marine science, marine ecology, ornithology, wetlands, wildlife, and similar natural resource-related disciplines. You must have experience in a wide range of markets and services, including transportation and natural resource management, and have a client-focused mindset with demonstrated environmental consulting experience providing efficient and effective solutions to client challenges.

As a senior-level biologist, you will direct or manage large complex projects and specialized technical tasks and/or programs and may serve as Project Manager or Director. You will work independently with limited direction from senior and/or executive-level management. In this position, you will have regular client interaction and will be responsible for client stewardship and regularly cultivating clients through various business development and marketing activities.

You will have strong writing skills, effective oral presentation skills, listening skills, and the ability to present information understandably about complex topics.

You are self-aware, self-motivated, and respectful and empathetic toward others. You accept responsibility for your actions, constructively give and receive feedback, and work collaboratively with a team mentality.

You hold a bachelor's degree or higher graduate degree (master's degree preferred) with major coursework in biology, ecology, marine science, or another environmental-related interdisciplinary field.

You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack and can lift at least 40 pounds.

You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments.

You must have a valid FL driver's license and clean driving record and have experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road.

What You Will Do for ESA

As a senior-level biologist and project manager you will lead and manage large complex projects or specialized technical tasks including performing biological field studies such as habitat and species surveys, habitat inventories and assessments, wetland and stream delineations, compliance monitoring and habitat restoration. You will possess an advanced understanding of regulations, policies, and principles in the topic and location of expertise.You will serve as a lead author of environmental documents potentially including technical memoranda, biological assessments/evaluations, scientific discipline reports, and/or sections of NEPA analyses, resource-related permit applications and/or other documents.You will work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team and take the initiative to provide mentorship to more junior staff. You will demonstrate equitable and inclusive ways of working with others: treat others with respect, empathy, and dignity.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and are able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines while working on a team or independently. You will perform project management functions such as managing scope, schedule, and invoices and will be responsible for meeting financial targets for individuals, projects, and groups.You will deliver projects on time and within budget. You will check work for errors, accuracy, and applicability to project needs

You will lead and direct multi-regional or multi-practice marketing and business development pursuits and initiatives; lead or support contract negotiations; develop capture strategies and lead proposals and interviews for large/complex projects; participate in professional associations, conferences and networking activities to identify and cultivate new clients and/or markets; and will serve as a primary client contact for regional business development and marketing initiatives and firmwide strategic assignments.

What's Special About Our Biological Resources Team in Florida

Our Biology Team includes biologists, restoration ecologists, permitting specialists, conservation biologists, and environmental scientists that provide expertise for many municipalities throughout Florida. Our work matters because it helps communities shape a positive future for their citizens in balance with conserving our state's sensitive natural resources.

We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration. To read about some of the exciting projects we have recently completed, check out this link: https://esassoc.com/projects/

What's Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.

We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.