About the Role
Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Biologist/Project Manager to join our Natural Resources Team. This role involves developing and leading Natural Resources projects nationwide, supporting field surveys, and managing computer-based project tasks.
Responsibilities
- Manage Natural Resources scopes of work for small to large projects
- Supervise, mentor, and coordinate field biologists
- Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, and compliance monitoring programs, ensuring adherence to various regulatory requirements
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Ensure effective communication with stakeholders to align on project goals and compliance requirements
- Provide guidance and technical direction to clients and team members throughout project execution
- Direct and review QA/QC processes, ensuring accuracy of daily logs, weekly, monthly, and annual compliance reports
- Maintain accountability for project deliverables, timelines, and quality standards
- Tactfully approach others; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments
- Display original thinking and creativity when appropriate; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas
- Adhere to ERG's safety protocols and ethical standards in all activities
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
- Support and lead field surveys including habitat assessments, presence/absence surveys for listed species, wetland delineations, invasive species surveys, and biological compliance monitoring
- Perform computer-based work to manage multiple ongoing projects, support development of proposals, survey reports, management plans, and other project deliverables
Requirements
- BA/BS in environmental science, biology, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a professional setting performing the essential functions of this position - being a Natural Resources Project Manager
- Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills for deliverable and proposal review and/or development
- Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate with agencies, and maintain client relationships
- Familiarity with biological resources, special-status species, and permitting processes across multiple states
- Willingness to conduct fieldwork up to 40% of the time, involving travel across the nation and overnight stays - travel expenses included
Skills
- Habitat assessments
- Presence/absence surveys for listed species
- Wetland delineations
- Invasive species surveys
- Biological compliance monitoring
- Technical writing
- QA/QC
- Project management
- Team management
- Client relationship management
- Regulatory compliance
Location
- Anywhere in the USA
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
- Fieldwork up to 40%
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- BA/BS in environmental science, biology, or a related discipline
- Master's degree or higher (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000 to $100,000 per year
Benefits
- Health insurance with a generous employer subsidy
- Eleven paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Fitness stipend
- 401(k) plan with an employer contribution regardless of employee contribution
About the Company
- ERG enhances missions and enriches lives, guided by core values of trust, expertise, and compassion.
- ERG is committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
- A trusted name since 2000, ERG offers more than just consulting; they are a team of passionate problem-solvers, innovators, and environmental champions.
- ERG excels in providing superior environmental solutions and integrating into the communities they serve.
- They offer behind-the-scenes support, on-site project management, and hands-on fieldwork to clients across the public and private sectors.
- ERG is a certified Service-Disabled-Veteran-Owned, Women Owned Small Business as well as a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.
Equal Opportunity
- ERG is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veteran statuses.
- ERG also participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify Program to ensure that all employees hired are legally able to work in the United States.
