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Director, Biological Resources and Land Management for Southern California

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic senior biologist and/or resource manager to help build and lead ESA's Southern California-based biological resources and land management group. The right candidate would have experience in habitat conservation planning, habitat restoration and management, environmental impact assessment and documentation, regulatory permitting, and environmental compliance monitoring for land development and resource management projects and programs. Preferred candidates should have experience working on a range of development and infrastructure projects, including community development, water and wastewater, airports, energy, industrial, and solid waste recycling business sectors that the firm currently operates in.  They should also have a strong working knowledge of the Federal and State Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, CEQA, NEPA, and other laws and regulations applicable to biological resources protection and management.  Candidates with specific endangered species permits are highly desirable.  

Experience with a private consulting firm is preferred, however, a combination of public and private sector experience is acceptable.  Demonstrated and broad-based experience in the Southern California region is required, with experience in other California regions or western states desirable.  Must have leadership capabilities, supervisory skills, recognized technical credentials, strong writing and communication skills and experience in marketing/business development. The candidate would be based out of our Los Angeles, San Diego, or Woodland Hills offices. 

ESA
225 Bush Street, Suite 1700
San Francisco, CA 94104
ATTN: Human Resources

hr@esassoc.com

[aep channel  4/6/07 esa bio] 

 

ESA has multiple positions open for professionals with a desire to work on challenging, often precedent setting projects throughout the state of California. Join our team in one of our seven California offices: San Francisco, Oakland, Petaluma, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Woodland Hills. We have an incredible work backlog and are actively looking for experienced professionals committed to team-oriented, solution-focused environmental consulting for the following:

Managing Associates with experience and interest in major urban planning and community development, water resources, energy, or resource management. We're looking for professionals who are talented and enthusiastic about managing CEQA and/or NEPA analyses, planning studies, and environmental permitting projects. Candidates should have a bachelor's or master's degree in planning or a related field, five plus years of planning and CEQA/NEPA-related experience, and excellent writing and communication skills.    

Senior Associates with broad-based scientific and/or planning knowledge and experience, and who are well versed in environmental technical issues. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a science or planning-related discipline and a minimum of four years in the consulting industry. A working knowledge of CEQA and NEPA compliance preferred.  

Air quality and/or noise specialists with experience in airport planning and air quality/noise assessment. This associate-level position requires a bachelor’s degree in physical or environmental sciences, excellent technical skills, effective problem-solving ability, excellent writing skills and the ability to work both independently and with a team.   

Associates with two to five years experience in the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documentation, environmental planning and a background in any of the following disciplines: geology, hydrology, water quality, air quality, noise, biology and/or land use. Candidates should have at minimum a bachelor's degree in the environmental sciences. 

To pursue a challenging career at any of our offices, please mail or e-mail a cover letter and resume to:  

ESA
225 Bush Street, Suite 1700
San Francisco, CA 94104
ATTN: Human Resources
hr@esassoc.com

[aep channel  4/6/07 esa] 

 

Senior Planner

Endangered Species and Environmental Specialty

Annual Salary: $62,150-$75,878/yr; plus 5% salary increase as of January 1, 2007, and a $5,626  Annual Cash Benefit Allowance.

If you are passionate and career oriented about finding practical solutions to protect endangered species while upholding landowner rights, committed to the environment, have expertise and experience working with zoning and land use and you are a “people person” who understands how to create solutions, then we have a job for you!

The Santa Barbara County, General Services Department, has an opening for a Senior Planner with an Endangered Species and Environmental specialty.

HOW TO APPLY:
This recruitment is open until filled, so please apply as soon as possible.

Online Applications (preferred): Please apply online, OR

Email: Send your cover (optional) and resume to wendibrown@charter.net, or fax to: 866-224-1423.

Recruiter information: Wendi Brown at 541-858-0376.

[aep channel  11/10/06 sb county] 

 

Morro Group, Inc.

Project Manager

Morro Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County area, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience writing documents in compliance with CEQA and/or NEPA.  Excellent communication skills and management skills are a must, in addition to writing/editing/word processing skills, quantitative/spreadsheet skills, and some graphic skills.  The Project Manager will oversee preparation/production of environmental documents, manage the project team, correspond/interact with clients, and attend public meetings regarding projects.  Salary will be dependent upon experience; benefits packages are available.  Qualified candidates are encouraged to email, fax, or mail their resumes, along with a cover letter and writing sample. 

Morro Group, Inc.
1422 Monterey Street, Suite C200
San Luis Obispo, CA
Fax:  (805) 543-2367
Email:  jjones@morrogroup.com

www.morrogroup.com

[5/23/06 AEP Channel Counties - Morro Group, Inc.]


URS CORPORATION

A global environmental & engineering consulting firm seeks qualified individuals for its Santa Barbara office. Candidates must have strong verbal communication & writing skills. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume online at www.urscorp.com and fax to 805-964-0259. EOE M/F/V/D.

Project Administrator (URS9861)

Provide accounting & administrative support for project teams. Must be detail-oriented & proficient in Excel & Word. HS Grad & 5+ yrs exp in accounting & office management.

Contracts Administrator (URS10279)

Prepare subcontracts & work orders. Assist project managers with various reports, purchasing, & certificates of insurance. HS Grad & 3+ yrs exp in accounting & office mgmt.

Land Use/Environmental Planner (URS3686)

The URS Santa Barbara office is looking for an experienced (10-15 yrs) environmental land use planner with background in CA on General Plans, Specific Plans, zoning ordinances and CEQA compliance at the EIR level.


LSA, ASSOCIATES, INC.

Senior Biologist

LSA is seeking a senior-level biologist for its San Luis Obispo office. Candidates for this position will have at least five years of experience. Specific areas of expertise shall include surveying and impact assessments for sensitive/listed species and their habitats, wetland delineations, resource agency permitting, mitigation plan development, and preparation of biological sections for CEQA and NEPA documents. Possession of permits for handling and capturing listed species is also desirable. Expertise is also required in conducting surveys. This is a project manager-level position with responsibilities for scoping and estimating budgets for the necessary services for prospective project tasks. The appropriate candidate will be expected to develop new work as well as oversee existing work and biological staff.

Please send resumes to: Jill O'Connor, Principal, LSA Associates Inc., 1998 Santa Barbara Street, Suite 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. E-mail: jill.oconnor@lsa-assoc.com

Senior Environmental Planner

LSA’s San Luis Obispo office seeks a Senior Environmental Planner with 7+ years of consulting experience to manage CEQA/NEPA and other environmental document preparation, develop technical sections, manage preparation of technical studies and similar reports. Assume project manager responsibilities for medium to large-size projects. Candidates need demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and budgets, perform technical analyses, meet deadlines, and coordinate with clients, agency representatives and other professional team members. Must have excellent skills in writing, editing, time management, research, analytical, quantitative/ spreadsheet and public presentations. Successful business development/marketing and earned client respect. BS/BA in environmental or urban planning field.

Please send resumes to: Jill O'Connor, Principal, LSA Associates Inc., 1998 Santa Barbara Street, Suite 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. E-mail: jill.oconnor@lsa-assoc.com


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