Senior Biologist

Planning Team

Job Location: Visalia or Clovis or San Luis Obispo

Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 9 hours / Friday: 4 hours

Position Overview and Key Responsibilities:

4Creeks is seeking a Senior Biologist to work under the direction of a Department Manager on our Planning team. This position will include building up a new Biological Resources service within our Environmental Planning Team. Responsibilities for this position would include:

Biological Resources Reporting:

• Effectively responds to RFPs and develops winning proposals, including assembling proposal materials and participating in client interviews.
• Prepare large, complex natural resources documents such as Biological Technical Reports, Biological Assessments, Habitat Conservation Plans, and/or Delineation Reports, Aquatic Resources Permit Applications or other Federal and State Permit Applications. Operates as primary author or senior reviewer as appropriate.
• Reviews contracts for understanding of scope, fee, schedule, and deliverables, and all other contractual obligations.
• Performs client management duties such as recurring status meetings, milestone check-ins, and day-to-day interfacing.

Biological Constraints & Desktop Analysis

• Conduct desktop reviews using:
  • CNDDB, NMFS, CNPS, Calflora, and GIS layers

• Identify potential sensitive resources including:

• Special-status species
• Wetlands and waters of the U.S./State
• Critical habitat and wildlife movement corridors

Permitting & Agency Coordination

• Support permitting and compliance tasks related to:

• Section 7 / Section 10
• CDFW (1600), RWQCB, USACE (404/401)

• Assist with agency consultation support materials (letters, figures, summaries)

CEQA/NEPA Technical Support

• Prepare and contribute to CEQA and NEPA documents, including:

• Biological Resources sections of IS/MNDs and EIRs
• Technical memos and environmental constraint summaries

• Analyze project impacts to biological resources and develop:

• Avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures
• Monitoring and compliance requirements

Project Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate with planners, engineers, and PMs to:

• Track deliverables and schedules
• Review plans for biological constraints
• Provide biological input during design

QA/QC and Internal Support

• Review biological reports for accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Maintain organized project files and documentation
• Support proposal writing and scope development for biology tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or other related field.
2. 5+ years experience in biological resources and environmental compliance
3. Proven ability to independently prepare biological sections for:

1. CEQA IS/MNDs and EIRs
2. NEPA EAs (and/or EIS support)

1. Experience with agency coordination (CDFW, USFWS, USACE, RWQCB)
2. Ability to develop biological mitigation measures and compliance requirements
3. Strong QA/QC, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation

The salary will be determined by the candidates skill and experience level and highly competitive with industry standards. The benefits package includes full employee health coverage (50% coverage for dependents), company 401(k) contribution, participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and performance bonuses. The expected pay range for this position is $100k/annually to $130k/annually.

About 4Creeks

At 4Creeks Design & Build, we are more than just a Design-Build company; we are a unified team dedicated to delivering excellence from concept to completion. Rooted in Central California, our passion for creating innovative solutions drives us to tackle challenges and transform visions across the region we serve, from California to Colorado and beyond.

Our firm thrives on a collaborative, fun, and challenging work environment, where every team member's value is recognized, and delivering results for our clients is paramount. We believe in the power of collective effort and the unique perspectives each professional brings to the table. Together, we pool our resources, expertise, and creativity to provide comprehensive solutions that change, form, and shape the future of our communities.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we put our people first. Employee ownership creates a unique work environment that will benefit you the first day you walk in the door. You will experience the 4Creeks difference in commitment to quality, a culture of collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of greatness in everything we do. Join us in shaping a new future with a team that is as dedicated to each other as we are to our craft.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration; please apply on our website with your resume and cover letter detailing your background, skills, and experience. Our Human Resource Administrator will contact you promptly for initial interview coordination. If there are any questions, please contact us at joinus@4-creeks.com.

The Other Stuff

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, apply range of motion within hands and fingers, including sensitivity to touch, and use a computer. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.