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Rosendin

Principal Biologist

Rosendin

. Serve as a senior technical leader and trusted advisor for biological resources projects .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing biological resources and environmental projects, with a strong focus on client relationship development, project management, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Biological Resources ManagementProject ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentRegulatory ConsultationBusiness Development

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Hard Skills
Biological SurveysHabitat RestorationPermitting EffortsBiological MonitoringQA/QC of Technical ReportsEnvironmental DocumentsProposal DevelopmentBudgetingProject ScopingSales Achievement
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentorshipInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in BiologyMaster's Degree in Biology or Related Field
Industry Keywords
Natural ResourcesEnvironmental ProjectsAgency CoordinationEndangered Species ConsultationNorthern California Client Network

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as a senior technical leader and trusted advisor for biological resources projects
  • Develop and maintain a strong book of business and expand HELIX's Northern California biology practice
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities through existing and new client relationships
  • Lead proposal development, project scoping, budgeting, and marketing support efforts
  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and teaming partners
  • Oversee biological surveys, habitat restoration projects, permitting efforts, and biological monitoring programs
  • Provide mentorship, leadership, and performance management for biology staff
  • Conduct QA/QC of technical reports, environmental documents, and proposals
  • Collaborate across HELIX departments to support multidisciplinary projects
  • Deliver projects on time, on budget, and to high technical standards
  • Provide technical leadership, grow the biology practice, and drive business development throughout Northern California

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience managing biological resources, natural resources, or similar environmental projects
  • 5+ years of project management experience
  • Demonstrated success developing client relationships and generating new business opportunities
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience managing agency coordination and regulatory consultation efforts
  • Master's degree or higher in Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field preferred
  • Existing Northern California client network and proven ability to generate repeat business preferred
  • Experience managing large-scale natural resources projects preferred
  • Experience with state and federal permitting and endangered species consultations preferred
  • Demonstrated success achieving annual sales or business development goals preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Robust benefits package
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • In-office collaboration preferred, with remote work considered for the right candidate
  • Mentorship and career development opportunities
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Equal opportunity employment