Biologist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking to place a Biologist/Environmental Scientist to support Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO), California. This role will predominately support Natural Resources management tasks but will assist with other tasks as necessary.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Organize and implement the MOTCO Hazardous Waste (HW) and Hazardous Material (HM) programs. 
• Oversee and conduct species surveys, invasive species surveys, habitat assessments, bat roost surveys, and collect GIS data.
• Review survey data, Biological Assessments, Regulatory Agency protocols, and other references.
• Construct, install, repair, and monitor natural resources projects (perches, signage, deterrents, fencing).
• Enter data into the pest management program.
• Assist with natural resource documentation review and routing.
• Assist with compliance of federal environmental laws during construction projects, and pre-construction biological surveys.
• Prepare weekly summary reports of inspections, issues identified and corrected, paths forward on issues, and other relevant tasks performed.
• Conduct internal quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) on technical documents prepared by project staff. 
• Track Federal, state and local regulatory updates.
• Review and interpret technical data.
• Provide subject-matter consultation to project managers and clients.
• Provide technical reach back support for environmental subject matter areas.
• Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology, ecology, natural resources, environmental sciences, or other related area.
• 7-10 years of experience in assigned tasks and environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with the local flora and fauna and ability to identify sensitive species and migratory birds.
• Experience working on DoD environmental programs/projects.
• Professional environmental registration or certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance, regulations, and regulatory agencies.
• experienced in compliance with the Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act, and Endangered Species Act, as well as other relevant federal environmental laws.
• Individuals already possessing an adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) are preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required.
• Working knowledge of Federal environmental statutes and State-specific regulations pertaining to HW and HM
• Possess a working knowledge of other Federal environmental statutes and State-specific regulations such as each State Environmental Protection Act and the State Administrative Code, local regulations and statutes, as well as Army and/or DoD environmental regulations and documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and proficiency with MS Office applications (Word and Excel) is required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Valid Driver’s License required

About AGEISS Inc:

AGEISS, headquartered in Colorado, has provided Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, Advisory & Assistance, and Program/Project Management Services to the Federal sector nationwide and internationally since 1988. AGEISS offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

AGEISS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment at AGEISS are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per state and Federal laws.