Senior Botanist at Arcadis

San Luis Obispo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, California Flora, Taxonomy, Field Surveys, Environmental Permitting, Biological Projects, Wetland Projects, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Decision-Making, Client Development, Proposal Development, Survey Strategies, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Botanist to join our Energy Transition team to support and group our expanding business in the Western U.S. across a range of sectors, including linear utilities, oil and gas, rail and transit, mining and renewable energies. The successful candidate will support project delivery and the management and growth of new and existing client relationships. The position will require a candidate to work collaboratively with a diverse team and have the capacity to balance varying priorities. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. This is a part-time position for approximately 8 hours a week with the potential for more or less time depending on both the candidate availability and client need. Candidate can expect to work remotely; periodic travel may be required (up to 15%). As a Consultant with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member to drive innovation and build strong technical communities within both the Energy Transition and Enviro Socio Permitting Space. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of environmental projects for diverse market sectors. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success! You will also work with existing staff to support the growth of Environmental Permitting, Site Planning, Wetland, and Endangered Species Services. Role accountabilities: As a Senior Botanist you will provide technical and strategy support for a variety of projects and teams. You will primarily support Arcadis existing clients with the delivery of high-quality technical services for environmental permitting projects for oil and gas, linear utilities, mining, renewable energy, and rail clients as well as support the continued development of opportunities for client and project work in restoration and nature-based solutions. You will support project teams in developing survey strategies, identify permitting and reporting requirements and coordinate with clients to ensure successful project outcomes. Therefore, it is expected that you have demonstrated experience with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act; and experience working with state and federal agencies. Additionally, you will provide senior level quality assurance/quality control for client deliverables, including review of survey findings, support with agency consultations, reporting and permit applications. In this role, you will also be involved in supporting the growth of new and existing client relationships in conjunction with business development leaders and account leaders. This will include leveraging existing client relationships, supporting client account teams, and supporting pursuits and proposal opportunities, including scope and cost development. Qualifications & Experience: First and foremost, do you share our passion for improving the quality of life? Do you want to be part of a growing environmental permitting practice to support clients across the U.S.? If you are technically capable, and have experience in field surveys and environmental permitting, come join us! Required qualifications for the role include: Master’s or PhD degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or similar environmental discipline At least 10 years of experience working in environmental disciplines listed above Strong knowledge of California flora and taxonomy Expertise in using dichotomous keys and applying federal, state, and local agency guidelines to identify plant specimens, vegetation communities, and wetland types Experience managing and leading field staff in biological or wetland projects Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, including ability to identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions Preferred qualifications: Experience supporting and/or managing client development including identifying opportunities, developing and maintaining client relationships, and supporting proposal development including the preparation of scope of work and project budgets Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Botanist, you will provide technical and strategic support for various projects, primarily focusing on environmental permitting for clients in sectors like oil and gas, mining, and renewable energy. You will also support project teams in developing survey strategies and ensuring successful project outcomes.