WRA, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm based in San Rafael, California, with offices in Los Angeles and Fort Bragg. 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 senior-level, energetic, career-minded wildlife biologists/ecologists to join us on a full-time basis in our Los Angeles and San Rafael offices. Project management experience, and the ability to work independently, is required. Periodic travel is a requirement of the position. We are particularly looking for someone with regulatory permitting experience, fisheries experience, and experience conducting surveys for one or more of the following: California coastal gnatcatcher, least bells vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, desert tortoise, arroyo toad, Mohave ground squirrel, and San Bernardino kangaroo rat. 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: 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 i...@wra-ca.com 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 3, 2012. Please, no calls.
