Assistant Project Manager (Biology)
Montrose Environmental Group Inc.

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ABOUT YOU

Are you looking to build a career in the environmental field? Are you passionate about the environment and working collaboratively to improve our environment? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are Environmental Intelligence, a subsidiary of Montrose Environmental Group, the premier environmental services provider.

The Biologist Assistant Project Manager directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organizing, control, integration, and completion of geological projects within area of assigned responsibility. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who will be responsible for working with a project team to manage risk, meeting project profitability goals, and managing both the internal team performance and client expectations. The Biologist Assistant Project Manager will manage and direct others on project assignments. This position will apply advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of team members. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER TO YOU

At Environmental Intelligence (a Montrose Environmental Group Company), we're not just determined to think about a better way forward for environmental services today and down the road - we're committed to making it a reality. Our Principles guide us: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

Competitive Compensation Packages

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Medical, Dependent Care and Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and access to additional voluntary programs
• 401k with a competitive employer match
• Progressive vacation policies and company holiday to ensure work/life balance for our people
• A financial assistance program to help support peers in need
• Access to telemedicine and employee assistance programs
• Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary biological teams for CEQA and NEPA compliance monitoring and documentation.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and public agencies, prepare and review biological documentation, develop project budgets and schedules, prepare proposals, and manage contract compliance.
• Work directly with clients and regulatory agencies to oversee project compliance with biological mitigation measures and with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct natural resource surveys, biological monitoring (as necessary), field team management, and providing specialized site assessments.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS preferred.
• Perform biological surveys, report preparation, construction monitoring, and other services related to compliance with the biological and regulatory requirements associated with EI's projects.
• Biological monitoring duties require in-field decision-making as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Duties may include general and focused biological resource surveys, nest monitoring, web-based reporting, and use of ArcGIS GPS equipment for mapping identified biological resources.
• California biological field experience is preferred; however, training will be provided as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attend professional workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

MINIMUM Qualifications

• This position requires employee to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless the employee receives a reasonable accommodation for a valid medical, religious, spiritual exemption. The Company will review requests for a reasonable accommodation for any such exemptions on a case-by-case basis. You are considered "fully vaccinated" at more than two (2) weeks after receiving the second dose in a 2-dose series or more than two (2) weeks after receiving a single dose vaccine.
• BS or MS in biology, ecology, wetland science, plant ecology, or similar field.
• 3 years of professional experience as a biologist (or equivalent) is preferred in California with experience pertaining to a specialized biological training or field.
• Knowledge of current environmental regulations including FESA and CEQA .
• Experience and training in specialized field (e.g. botany, wildlife biology, fisheries, wetland ecology, etc.) including current/previous USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permits and/or CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits is preferred.
• Proven abilities in project management and technical writing.
• Experience conducting wetland delineations and preparing jurisdictional delineation reports suitable for submittal to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Knowledge of the flora/fauna of Southern California.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Proven leadership skills; identifies problems and actively devises appropriate solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Outgoing / team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Ability to work well with and mentor others, setting expectations and providing input and feedback in a helpful way that fosters accountability.
• Ability to actively delegate and communicate in a group oriented setting, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leaders.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing document directives and deadlines.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of computer aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.).
• Ability to complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher class.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• This position can be physically demanding and will require work in various working environments/conditions which requires that an individual be physically capable of canvassing large project areas by foot on various terrain and potentially in inclement weather.
• Work environment will vary greatly depending on nature of assigned tasks.
• The position may involve local travel as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

MAKE THE MOVE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today, and prepare for what's coming tomorrow. Withapproximately 2,300 employees across over 70 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an integrated approach to design, engineering, and operations, enabling the Company to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each project. From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs - and well ahead of the strategic curve.

We are going to be blunt - the way we work may not suit to everyone. Montrose is fast-paced and dynamic. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues within Montrose. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match made in heaven.

Want to know more about Montrose? Visit montrose-env.com!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our firm is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, and any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.

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