Environmental Biologist

The Opportunity:

Support the execution of a space launch infrastructure roadmap to meet the client’s vision. Assess the impact of space port modernization projects on organisms and their environment, assessing impacts on ecosystems, and advise on conservation or remediation strategies. Analyze data to monitor pollution, protect biodiversity, and ensure regulatory compliance. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge, and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Lead, participate, facilitate, and communicate with the team and client on all critical stages of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process by evaluating potential damage from development projects and creating mitigation plans. Ensure projects adhere to local, state, and federal laws, such as NEPA. Advise stakeholders, government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits on environmental hazards, waste management, and habitat restoration. Oversee and manage preparation of administrative records, and prepare and monitor schedules, milestones, workload projections, and staffing needs to meet client requirements.

You Have:

• 4 years of experience in an environmental consulting, field biology, or environmental science role

• Experience with federal agency environmental impact analyses, policies, principles, and application technologies, and conducting studies and analyses on new and emerging environmental biological assessment issues, challenges, technologies, and concerns

• Experience with CA-specific environmental laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and technologies affecting federal agency activities and operations

• Knowledge of environmental sampling techniques and data analysis methods

• Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and executive orders, laws, regulations, and policies throughout the NEPA process

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or Ecology

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in regional species identification, specifically threatened and endangered species of the area of Lompoc, CA

• Experience with Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments

• Experience with stakeholder engagement, including working with NGOs, community partners, and decision-makers

• Ability to think critically as a project lead, multitask, and work closely with a team to execute project activities under strict timelines or deadlines

• Ability to write, edit, and format complex documents using Microsoft Word

• Ability to use Share Point and Microsoft Teams in a collaborative environment

• Ability to analyze situations and make well informed decisions

• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.