Mid-Level MSHCP Biologist

Dudek is seeking a Mid-Level MSHCP Biologist to support implementation of the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. The role reviews projects and biological documentation for MSHCP consistency, coordinates with applicants and agencies, and prepares findings and compliance materials.

Responsibilities

Review projects subject to the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), including Joint Project Reviews (JPRs), JPR Amendment reviews, Participating Special Entity (PSE) applications, Criteria Refinements, and other MSHCP implementation activities

Serve as support for task lead for assigned review efforts, coordinating technical review activities, schedules, and deliverables while communicating status and issues to project managers and senior reviewers

Review development proposals, infrastructure projects, public works projects, and conservation projects for consistency with MSHCP requirements, including but not limited to survey requirements and conservation objectives

Review applicable MSHCP supporting documentation including but not limited to biological technical reports, habitat assessments, focused species surveys, aquatic resource delineations, MSHCP consistency analyses, Determinations of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation (DBESP), GIS analyses, and supporting documentation

Conduct compliance reviews related to but not limited to reserve assembly, rough step analyses, riparian/riverine resources, vernal pool resources, narrow endemic plant species, additional survey needs and procedures, and Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines, and facilities within the Criteria Area

Prepare technical comments, findings documents, correspondence, and review memoranda supporting MSHCP consistency determinations

Coordinate directly with project applicants, consultants, participating Permittees, the Regional Conservation Authority (RCA), and Wildlife Agencies (California Department of Fish and Wildlife and United States Fish and Wildlife Service), developing productive working relationships and serving as a consistent point of contact during review processes

Attending all necessary meetings and taking notes or gathering information for the team

Maintain project tracking and administrative records, update logs, and track associated documentation consistent with established RCA procedures and timelines

Collaborate with GIS analysts, restoration specialists, species experts, planners, and regulatory specialists to support defensible and consistent compliance review determinations

Contributes to the improvement of review templates, implementation procedures, technical guidance documents, and training materials

Manage multiple concurrent review assignments while maintaining technical quality, responsiveness, and customer service

Preferred

Master's degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or related natural resources field

Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to biological resources, including the federal Endangered Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, California Fish and Game Code, Clean Water Act, and CEQA

Experience coordinating directly with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, local jurisdictions, transportation agencies, and conservation organizations

Experience reviewing or preparing MSHCP Consistency Analyses, DBESP reports, habitat mitigation and monitoring plans (HMMPs), and biological resource technical reports

Ability to analyze complex technical information and apply regulatory requirements in a consistent and defensible manner

Master’s Degree in Biology

Biological Resource Regulations

Endangered Species Act

California Endangered Species Act

California Fish

Game Code

Clean Water Act

CEQA

MSHCP Consistency Analyses

DBESP Reports

Habitat Mitigation

Monitoring Plans

Biological Resource Technical Reports

Technical Information Analysis

Regulatory Requirements Application

Analytical Thinking

Coordination

Consistent Decision-Making

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Company

Environmental, planning, and engineering consulting firm

Encinitas, California, USA

http://www.dudek.com/

Founded in 1980

501-1000 employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or related natural resources field

Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in biological resources consulting, environmental planning, natural resources management, regulatory compliance, or a related field

Familiarity with the Western Riverside County MSHCP

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Exercises good judgment and sound decision-making skills

Ability to work effectively with public agencies, consultants, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and GIS mapping products

Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment

All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization

Master's degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or related natural resources field

Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to biological resources, including the federal Endangered Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, California Fish and Game Code, Clean Water Act, and CEQA

Experience coordinating directly with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, local jurisdictions, transportation agencies, and conservation organizations

Experience reviewing or preparing MSHCP Consistency Analyses, DBESP reports, habitat mitigation and monitoring plans (HMMPs), and biological resource technical reports

Ability to analyze complex technical information and apply regulatory requirements in a consistent and defensible manner

Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in biological resources consulting, environmental planning, natural resources management, regulatory compliance, or a related field.

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Western Riverside County MSHCP, Biological Resources, GIS, Federal Endangered Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, California Fish and Game Code, Clean Water Act, CEQA, MSHCP Consistency Analyses, Determinations of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation (DBESP), Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)

Experience

6+ years