Harris  is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 200 employee-owners. We focus on serving clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education  markets.

If you're a driven professional looking for a collaborative environment, work that makes a difference, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris Associates.

Harris  is looking for a Lead Biologist to join our team on Construction Package 1 (CP1) for the California High Speed Rail (HSR) project. Harris is one-half of the Wong-Harris joint venture serving as the Project Construction Manager (PCM) for CP1. 

Duties Responsibilities

Conduct construction compliance monitoring.

Provide species expertise and can guide and train junior/mid-level staff and educate construction personnel

Complete vegetation community mapping, invasive species identification and mapping.

Conduct general and focused biological surveys as well as sensitive species surveys.

Assist with data collection, entry, and management.

Basic Qualifications

5 + years of Biological Permitting implementation experience

3 + years of Team leadership experience

2 + years of Biological Monitoring on a Construction

2+ years  of Technical Writing Experience

Experience working with agencies such as USFWS/CDFW/NMFS

Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record required

Preferred Qualifications

CDFW approved Designated Biologist (DB) for (2) Central Valley Species listed below:

California Triger Salamander

Swainson’s Hawk

San Joaquin  Kit Fox  

Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA and 401/404

Implementing commitments under resource agency permits

Proficient use of Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth, and other related software.

with GPS units/software, ArcGIS, ArcCollector and sub-meter field data collection.

Physical, Mental Emotional Requirements

The incumbent may be required to sit for long periods of time using a keyboard and video display terminal. May be required to move objects up to 30 pounds. Must be able to interpret and reason out sensitive schedules and deadlines. Must be open to change and new information, adapt behavior and work methods in response to new information, or changing conditions. Must be able to deal effectively with people using tact and good judgment. Must be able to work closely with managers, supervisors, and other employees. Incumbent may also be required to travel for training.

Compensation Benefits

The annual salary range offered for this position is $85-105K. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. 

In addition to base salary, we also offer:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

ESOP

401K Match

PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!

Health Well-Being Allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hybrid/remote work plans (if applicable to your role/project)

Harris Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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