Senior Staff Biologist

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 40+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Biologist to join its collaborative team in Santa Barbara, CA . This individual will serve a key function in leading special status-species surveys, botanical surveys, nesting bird surveys, restoration monitoring, and biological construction monitoring in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work cross-collaboratively across our North American regions as part of a rapidly growing team.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead nesting bird surveys, biological resources and habitat suitability assessments, vegetation communities classification and mapping, plant and animal species inventories, special status plant and animal species surveys, jurisdictional delineations, resource constraints analyses, and tree surveys;
• Develop permit application packages for ACOE, CDFW, USFWS, and local agencies;
• Coordinate with field teams and project managers to implement permit conditions;
• Travel to job sites in remote locations; and,
• Work in construction environments where schedule, timeliness, and attention to detail are top priorities.
• Performs other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in biology, wildlife, botany, ecology, environmental science or a closely related field;
• 3 to 6 years of related biological experience working in Central or Southern California;
• Experience with one or more of the following sensitive species is highly desirable: California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, yellow-billed cuckoo, burrowing owl, California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, small mammals and special status flora;
• Experience working with environmental regulations including NEPA, CEQA, and ESA;
• Experience working with federal and state protected species, and permitting through ACOE, CDFW, and USFWS;
• Experience using GPS units in the field (use of Field Maps, Survey123);
• Working knowledge of computers (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint) required; ArcGIS and statistical software a plus;
• Ability to travel and work extended hours, and able to work outside for long periods of time;
• Valid 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification is also desirable; and,
• Local candidates preferred.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.

Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. The estimated range for this role is: $80,000 - $95,000. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.