Wildlife Biologist, Compliance Specialist

Position Overview A full‑time Wildlife Biologist on the Compliance Monitoring Team will lead and manage a team in support of construction projects across Northern California. The role requires field staff management, training, mentoring junior biologists and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Location: You must reside within approximately 45 minutes of WRA’s San Rafael, Petaluma or Emeryville offices and be able to work in the Bay Area office part‑time. The position is largely field‑based, with field work required during the busy period from June to November, including night and weekend shifts. Flexibility is available from December to April. Responsibilities Manage the compliance monitoring stage of multiple projects concurrently, including staff, schedules, duties, and project reporting. Maintain, document, and report permit compliance through project implementation with team leaders, project managers and field staff. Work directly with clients to navigate permit compliance requirements during project implementation. Train and mentor field staff on natural resource protection methods and best available science. Lead and report on surveys for various species and sensitive habitats during project phases. Author, conduct and maintain records for training on species, safety, and compliance monitoring for biologists and project personnel. Provide creative strategies to avoid or minimize project impacts on sensitive wildlife and habitats. Prepare scopes of work and support competitive proposal efforts. Collaborate on sustainable business practices aligned with the firm’s Mission and Vision. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Degree in wildlife biology, ecology or related field. 5–8 years of professional experience in wildlife biology, ecological consulting and compliance monitoring on construction projects. Extensive knowledge of California wildlife species, habitats and applicable state and federal regulations. Proven experience with project implementation, including fieldwork, staff management and reporting. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to convey technical information to a lay audience. Project or task management experience, including staffing and maintaining schedules and budgets. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new project management and field data systems quickly. Experience with project tracking and communication platforms such as VantagePoint, Asana or similar tools. Willingness and availability to accept field shifts when others are unavailable, including nights and weekends. Strong organizational and time‑management skills, especially for managing multiple projects with shifting field logistics and deadlines. Demonstrated commitment to health and safety, including preparing Activity Hazard Analyses, safety briefings and incident reporting. Scientific curiosity and wonder for the natural world. Analytical mindset and ability to find creative solutions. Strong leadership skills. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel to field sites and meetings. Ability to walk, hike and work outside for long periods of time. Desired but Not Required Skills Federal Recovery permit, State MOU or equivalent experience. Previous agency approvals as CDFW Designated Biologist or USFWS Approved Biologist. Command of environmental permitting processed including USFWS, CDFW and CEQA. Published research or contributions to scientific literature in wildlife biology. Compensation The salary range for this position is $98,000–$126,000, reflecting two job levels. Compensation will be discussed by recruiters during initial interviews to align expectations. Employment Equity WRA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr WRA, Inc.