Supervising Fisheries Biologist / Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Rincon Consultants is seeking an experienced Supervising Fisheries Biologist/Senior Project Manager to join our Natural Resources team. This role will support a variety of aquatic resource projects across California. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing fisheries-focused projects, supervising technical staff, overseeing workflow, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. This includes close collaboration with peers, junior staff, clients, and regulatory agencies on complex, multi-disciplinary efforts. This position is ideally based out of our Oakland, Monterey, Sacramento, or San Luis Obispo offices , with other California locations considered.


While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office, which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical Work

• Prepare high-quality technical studies and QA/QC of biological resource reports, CEQA/NEPA analyses, and regulatory permit applications with a focus on aquatic species and habitats

• Conduct fish and aquatic species surveys, habitat assessments, and impact analyses

• Identify optimal permitting strategies and develop supporting materials for FESA Section 7 consultations and Section 10 HCPs, CESA 2081 ITPs, and other regulatory approvals

• Lead development of restoration and monitoring plans for special status fish and aquatic species

• Present technical findings to clients and regulatory agencies

• Travel (including overnight stays) when required

Project Management

• Oversee complex regulatory permitting projects and coordinating with agencies (e.g., USFWS, NMFS, CDFW, USACE, RWQCB, CCC, BCDC, etc.)

• Manage moderate to complex, large-sized projects

• Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring high-quality execution

• Serve as Rincon’s primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies

• Provide both technical direction and team mentorship, encouraging collaboration and solution-oriented thinking

• Lead QA/QC of technical reports, project budgets, and schedules

Business Development

• Leverage existing industry relationships and conduct thoughtful, professional client outreach

• Maintain and grow client accounts through proactive relationship management

• Write compelling proposals with accurate cost and schedule estimates

• Participate in interviews and give presentations to prospective and current clients

This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following:

• 8–12 years minimum of progressive and successful environmental consulting experience , including the technical, project management, and business development experience listed above

• BS, MS, or PhD in Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Ecology, or a related discipline

• Experience with fisheries-focused projects in the Bay Delta, Bay Area, and California Coast (preferred)

• Experience with fish and aquatic species surveys, habitat assessments, and ecological analyses to support CEQA/NEPA compliance and regulatory permitting

• Knowledge of federal and state permitting processes, environmental compliance, and mitigation monitoring requirements

• Authorized (permits/MOUs) to survey for and handle special status fish species, including but not limited to listed salmonids, tidewater goby, Delta smelt, longfin smelt, and unarmored threespine stickleback

• Experience developing restoration plans, habitat management strategies, and supporting agency coordination and approvals

• Experience directly supervising, mentoring, and supporting the development of junior staff

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; a collaborative approach to working with internal staff and communicating with clients, agencies, and subcontractors

Rincon Consultants is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 500+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.


The base salary range for this full-time position is $107,000–$150,000, plus a generous benefits program. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.


We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.


Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities. 


Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that's why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here!

Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws.

Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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