Environmental Biologist (TPS3)

Environmental Biologist (TPS3) | Work that Matters

• Develop biological assessments and other documentation to accomplish consultation pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
• Meet with federal, state, and local resource and planning agencies to assess impacts of WSDOT activities and to develop mitigation plans
• Coordinate with WSDOT project offices and external agencies to assess project impacts and to develop effective avoidance, minimization, and/or compensation plans for impacts to fish and wildlife species
• Independently plan and conduct field and office fisheries-related studies to identify and evaluate effects of transportation facility construction and operation on fish, habitat, and threatened/endangered species
• Prepare technical reports containing site inventory information, analysis of project effects on resources, recommendations for minimizing adverse effects, and mitigation proposals
• Review environmental documents, project plans, and contract provisions for compliance with environmental permits, documentation requirements, and agency procedures
• Supervise fish passage work completed by general contractors for accuracy and environmental compliance
• Attend professional workshops, training sessions, and meetings; review professional literature; and provide assistance and training to the department in subject matter expertise

• Biological and Ecological Expertise
• Environmental Compliance and Permitting Knowledge
• Field Study and Resource Survey Skills
• Technical Report Writing
• Interdisciplinary and Interagency Coordination
• Project Review and Environmental Oversight
• Construction and Restoration Oversight
• Professional Communication and Collaboration

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Flexible/Hybrid work options
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package

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