WRA, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm based in San Rafael, California. For over 30 years, WRA has provided outstanding ecological and design expertise to develop successful solutions for our clients. We employ experts in the fields of plant, wildlife, and wetland ecology, GIS, CEQA/NEPA and landscape architecture.
We are looking for an energetic, career-minded wildlife biologist/ecologist to join us on a full-time basis. We are particularly looking for someone experienced conducting surveys for one or more of the following: California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, San Francisco garter snake, desert tortoise, Mohave ground squirrel, southwestern willow flycatcher, California clapper rail, Alameda whipsnake, and vernal pool crustaceans. Applicants with federal recovery permits for one or more of these, and any other listed species in California, will be preferred. The work that this position entails is varied and may include environmental compliance (CEQA, permitting), mitigation and conservation banking/planning, special-status species surveys, and restoration planning. Experience in these areas is preferred, but not required. This position requires a Bachelors degree or higher in biology with an emphasis in wildlife. Desired qualifications include: 4 to 8 years experience supervising others, education and experience in California wildlife taxonomy and surveys, environmental impact analysis, permit preparation, regulatory compliance, construction monitoring, and mitigation analysis. Demonstrable technical writing ability and excellent communication skills are essential. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive work environment. Our employment package includes medical, dental, and 401K with generous match. More information about WRA and our areas of expertise can be found at http://www.wra-ca.com. Interested candidates should respond by e-mailing your cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three references to [email protected] and reference Wildlife Biologist/ Ecologist. Please also reference where you heard about the position. WRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Close date for submission of application materials is September 23, 2011.
