WRA, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm based in San Rafael, California, with offices in Emeryville, San Diego, Fort Bragg, and Denver. For over 35 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 ecologist to join us on a full-time basis. We currently have one opening in our San Diego Office. The work that this position entails is varied and may include environmental compliance (CEQA, wetland delineation and permitting), mitigation and conservation banking/planning, biological surveys, and restoration planning. Possession of USFWS recovery permits or equivalent MOU (particularly for Quino checkerspot, least Bell’s vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, arroyo toad, flat-tailed horned lizard, and desert tortoise) and experience in these areas is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate will exhibit the skills needed to complete wetland delineations, existing conditions reports, regulatory permitting package materials, and basic ecological assessments. Training is provided. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology and may require up to 25% time working remotely. Travel to other areas of California may be required, sometimes for extended periods. Additional education and experience in Southern California natural resources, familiarity with California vegetation communities and habitats, California plant taxonomy, GIS field mapping, environmental impact analysis, permit preparation, 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 employment application (found on our website), cover letter, resume, and three references to care...@wra-ca.com and reference “Entry San Diego Biologist.” 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 March 24, 2017. Please, no calls.
