Assistant Project Biologist - Malacologists

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for an Biologist in San Antonio, TX to be part of our well renowned Freshwater Mussel surveying team. As a core member of the Natural Resources program, you will take a lead a collaborative role in pursuing project opportunities, managing large projects and clients, and supervising and mentoring staff.  Our Central Texas operations offers a unique work environmental and specializes in Land Development, State and Local, Electric Transmission, Renewable Energy, and Disaster Recovery and Resilience Projects.

This is a regular, full-time position with the possibility of a hybrid schedule.

What you will accomplish

• Manage and advise clients on project compliance requirements related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and other resource planning/permitting, and/or natural resource disciplines relevant in the region
• Prepare requirements related to USACE permit applications, biological field studies, mitigation plans, biological assessments, environmental compliance plans, environmental monitoring and inspection, and other deliverables
• Monitor and maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality
• Identify creative or alternative paths for resolution of environmental issues or mitigation constraints
• Provide staff mentorship
• Attend and/or present at local, regional, and national conferences and forums. Support agency needs during project process

Experience and qualifications for success

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, environmental science, natural resource management, or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in environmental consulting, or ecological studies
• Qualified to identify and conduct surveys for freshwater mussels in Texas
• Experience managing all aspects of projects, including developing and implementing budgets, schedules, scopes of work from pre-field tasks to final report preparation
• Open water diver certification
• Ability to operate an outboard motorboat in both freshwater and saltwater environments. State boater certification if applicable
• Prior primary report authorship in a natural resource consulting context for a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience is preferred
• Completed a Texas Freshwater Mussel ID short course
• Experience with environmental permitting and in-field construction compliance experience with Federal, State, and local regulations

Additional Information:

• Some travel required

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this San Antonio, TX -based position can expect an hourly pay rate of $26.25–$34.25/hr_. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive_ Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Seniority Level

Not Applicable

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