Chief Biologist (Environmental Project Manager)

Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately to receive priority consideration.

Recruitment will remain open until position is filled.

The County of Riverside's Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) Planning Department has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Biologist (Environmental Project Manager).

This position plays a critical role in managing the Biology Unit within the Department's Environmental Programs Division, located in Riverside.

The Environmental Project Manager position focuses on the management of ecological resources.

The incumbent will be responsible for:


* Overseeing the implementation of, and ensuring proposed project consistency with, Habitat Conservation Plans/Natural Community Conservation Plans.


* Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and practices associated with land development projects.


* Reviewing and evaluating the biological elements of land use applications to ensure practical implementation of regional ecological policies and guidelines.


* Performing environmental evaluations related to ecological reserve/conservation configurations, urban/wildland interface issues, sensitive habitats/vegetation, animal movement, species relocation plans, revegetation plans, and other land use issues resulting from public and private development.


* Conducting meetings with various regulating agencies, including, but not limited to, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Regional Conservation Authority (RCA), and the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE).


* Reviewing biological assessments to ensure proper mitigation measures and conservation plan consistency, which may include, but are not limited to: Habitat Assessments, Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Consistency Analyses, Jurisdictional Delineations, and Determinations of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation (DBESP).

The Ideal Candidate
The most competitive candidates will bring a strong technical background in ecological resource management paired with advanced mapping and technology skills.

A comprehensive understanding of GIS mapping principles, application utilization, data input, and file sharing is highly desirable.

While not required, experience with field mapping using mobile GIS and GPS technologies will be considered a valuable asset.

Candidates with knowledge of, or experience applying, UAV/Drone technologies for site review and documentation will be especially competitive.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution.

Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

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