Biologist II - Lead Environmental Inspector

Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Biologist II - Lead Environmental Inspector for immediate employment with AECOM’s southern California Natural Resources Group in the San Diego, CA office.
The primary focus of this role is as a Lead Environmental Inspector, monitoring environmental compliance for construction projects throughout the San Diego region. This position would also support numerous natural resource projects throughout southern California, preparing technical reports, Biological Assessments, sections of NEPA and CEQA documents, Habitat Conservation Plans, and other permitting support. A strong background in wildlife biology and/or botany with knowledge of Southern California species is desired.  Primary duties include providing oversight of construction to ensure environmental compliance and preparing required reports and documentation. Other duties may include being a primary author on complex technical documents for large-scale projects, analyzing historical studies and data, synthesizing compiled datasets, collaborating with a large team of technical experts, and providing project management support. 
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:
Conduct writing assignments, including completing Daily Monitoring Reports, Pre-activity Survey Reports, Habitat Conservation Plans, Biological Technical Reports, Mitigation and Monitoring Plans, Natural Environment Studies, Biological Assessments, and/or EIR/EIS sections.
Possess knowledge of major state and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS, BLM, CDFW, RWQCB, and CCC) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEPA, CEQA, ESA, CESA, CFGC, CWA and CCA as well as knowledge of regional conservation planning (i.e., MSCP, MHCP, MSHCP) and apply to assigned tasks.
Perform construction monitoring for sensitive natural resources, including providing direct communication to construction crews regarding compliance and environmental constraints.
Support proposal efforts.
Work under supervision of senior project managers or senior-level team members.
Ability to independently manage projects or tasks and/or oversee project teams.
Utilize electronic data collection methods and manage data.
Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
Conduct monitoring and survey fieldwork as part of a team and alone in coastal, inland, and desert environments, which can include rugged terrain.
About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it.  We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.
AECOM’s  program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.