Senior Botanist / Wetland Ecologist / Permitting Manager

Senior Botanist / Wetland Ecologist / Permitting Manager Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Hybrid - Los Gatos) Job Type: Full-time The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Botanist / Wetland Ecologist / Permitting Manager to join a highly regarded ecological consulting team in the Bay Area. This is a leadership-level opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to play a key role in delivering complex projects across habitat restoration, regulatory permitting, and conservation planning. This position offers strong growth potential and the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary experts on high-impact projects throughout California. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage ecological and permitting projects from proposal through delivery Oversee wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and ecological field surveys Prepare and review technical reports, biological resource assessments, and mitigation plans Manage regulatory permitting processes with agencies (e.g., USACE, CDFW, RWQCB) Act as a key client contact, ensuring high-quality project delivery and communication Coordinate with internal teams including restoration ecologists, wildlife biologists, and planners Manage project budgets, schedules, and junior staff Support business development and proposal preparation Technical Focus Areas Wetland delineation and jurisdictional assessments Rare plant surveys and vegetation mapping Habitat restoration and conservation planning CEQA / NEPA environmental review Regulatory permitting and agency coordination Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred) Strong background in California flora, plant ecology, and wetland systems Experience with regulatory permitting and environmental compliance (CEQA/NEPA) Demonstrated experience conducting wetland delineations and habitat assessments Prior project management or leadership experience within a consulting environment Strong technical writing and communication skills Why Join Work with a highly respected ecological consulting firm known for scientific excellence Opportunity to contribute to large-scale conservation and restoration projects across California Hybrid work environment balancing field, office, and remote work Strong pathway for leadership and career progression Collaborative, mission-driven team environment Project Exposure Includes Large-scale conservation initiatives (e.g., regional habitat projects) Wetland and riparian restoration Open space, parks, and infrastructure-related ecological planning Renewable energy and development projects with environmental compliance needs #J-18808-Ljbffr LVI Associates