Biologist

ERO Resources Corporation # Position Overview The Biologist l is responsible for undertaking multiple project responsibilities, including field direction and project management, and are expected to carry projects from proposal to completion with little supervisory oversight. Biologist I’s are knowledgeable in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of scientific information and environmental regulations and will prepare environmental documents including wetland delineation reports, technical reports, sections of NEPA documents and environmental permits, and are responsible for agency coordination. Biologist l is a leadership role that includes business development and marketing, project management and mentoring duties. This position will include both fieldwork and office duties. # Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, environmental science, ecological restoration, natural resource planning, or similar discipline. - Master’s degree preferable. - Typically, at least 10 years of applicable experience, with preference for Colorado-based experience. # Core Competencies - Effectively communicate and delegate tasks for complex projects to junior staff, GIS staff and other team members. - Independently and efficiently prepare reports and scopes for complex projects such as individual permits, biological assessments, or technical reports for NEPA projects. - Meet deadlines and hours per task targets, communicate early any potential failure to meet these targets with Clients or Principals. - Clear understanding of regulations and demonstrate ability to communicate regulations to agencies and clients. - Have strong positive relationships with Clients and agencies. - Undertake professional agency correspondence and coordination, including permit acquisition. - Partake in professional development and trainings. - Market and interact with Clients and actively participate in business development. - Uses collaborative skills to build a strong team environment and work independently when necessary. # Performance Expectations and Responsibilities Biologist l’s are required to conduct tasks safely, independently, and efficiently. The position requires a “consultant” approach and mentality to meet project schedule requirements and demands. The position may require greater than 40 hours per week at sometimes of the year and may require weekend work based on project schedule. Overnight travel may be required. This position is based in an ERO designated office with an option for a hybrid work schedule based on employee performance, business needs, field work and client needs. Employees in this position are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in all work settings, representing ERO with respectful courteous behavior and a positive workplace attitude. Biologists I’s are expected to interact with Clients, attend in person meetings, marketing events and conferences, and prepare scopes and proposal documents. # Business Development (5% to 10% of time) - Actively pursue and build relationships with new clients and projects. - Prepare and review technical and cost proposals. # Team Management Duties (5% of time) - Manage assigned personnel, including conducting yearly employee development and performance reviews. - Participate in hiring and team capacity planning. - Establish and enforce team safety guidelines. - Provide mentoring and leadership to junior staff. - Assist in personnel management, including conflict resolution. # Project Management Duties (75% of time) - Complete professional agency correspondence and coordination. - Establish fieldwork and reporting schedule and providing project updates to staff and clients. - Manage client communication and coordination. - Initiate, conduct and/or manage project tasks, and conclude projects, including database reviews, field surveys, and reporting. - Manage budgeting and deadlines for simple to complex projects. - Project scheduling and supervis…