POSITION: Project Manager III - Lead Restoration Biologist
STATUS: Full-time / Benefitted / Hourly / Non-exempt
COMPENSATION: $38.24-$41.90 per hour
DEPARTMENT: North State Planning and Development Collective
LOCATION: This position is based on the Chico State campus and involves routine field work on the Sacramento River and foothills. Candidate must be a California resident at the start of the position.
RECRUITMENT ID: 206
RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: California State University, Chico’s non-profit corporation, Chico State Enterprises, is recruiting a Lead Restoration Biologist. The Lead Restoration Biologist position serves a key role in existing or new habitat restoration projects under the supervision and general direction of senior Project Manager with the North State Planning and Development Collective. The Restoration Biologist serves as project lead in identifying biological data needs, survey and monitoring protocols and field data acquisition for the preparation of environmental compliance documents such as wetland delineations, water quality sampling, and threatened, endangered and sensitive species surveys.
The Biologist manages project GIS data, conducts spatial and statistical analysis, produces maps and other data visualization in support of project objectives, and supports in-house mapping projects in a cooperative team environment. The position requires an in-depth understanding and use of technology and software to conduct surveys and process and analyze data using ArcGIS, and other software as appropriate. The Restoration Biologist writes restoration related plans and reports and conducts research and thoughtful analysis for the development of new projects. The position identifies needed resources for projects, and assigns and monitors the work of consultants, partners or other staff as available.
The position serves as a lead contact for the organization, interfacing with external stakeholders and funders on project matters. The position is responsible for ensuring overall grant compliance as it relates to biological resources and environmental compliance, and contributes annual plans and annual reports for funders and regulatory agencies.
In addition to research and analysis activities, the Restoration Biologist works with the team to present project outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences as requested, and engage with external stakeholder groups to inform regional restoration goals or project designs.Other duties related to the project may be assigned as needed.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Candidate must be in possession of valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance with Chico State Enterprises Human Resources when necessary.
Bachelor of Science in Biology or related field, with a preference for master’s degree, and 8+ years of relevant experience
Advanced knowledge of ecology, botany, and general biology concepts. A strong knowledge of California geography, habitats, and vegetation is preferred.
Extensive experience conducting field surveys, including wetland delineations, with preference given to experience to biological surveys in the Sacramento River watershed
Extensive experience in geospatial data development, analysis and map production, including working with natural resource datasets and spatial models using ArcGIS
Advanced understanding of regulatory requirements for restoration projects and experience preparing compliance documents
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to function both cooperatively and productively as a member of a unit, and as a collaborative leader in multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to prioritize tasks and to solve problems while communicating issues and asking for clarification.
Experience coordinating day-to-day field operations with collaborators from government agencies and consulting firms is strongly preferred.
Knowledge and work experience with the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) is strongly preferred.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate must be in possession of valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance with Chico State Enterprises Human Resources when necessary.
BENEFITS:
Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more perweek include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; 15 paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year); sick leave(up to 12 days/year); employercontributions to your 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, submit the following documents by September 23rd, 2024. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.
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Paper applications will not be accepted; however,Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employerand is happy to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 pm on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a non- profit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at- will.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender,gender identity, genderexpression, marital status,medical condition, Nationalorigin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status,or any other protected status.It is the Enterprises’ policyto hire only United Statescitizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.