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**MANTECH** seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Senior Biologist** with a focus on Terrestrial Biology to join our team. This position can be based in either **Solana Beach, CA or Silverdale, WA** . This is a full time **, on-site** position.

In this role, the successful candidate will lead impactful projects for the Department of Defense (DoD). This Senior Terrestrial Biologist will lead the preparation of Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs), NEPA documentation, and regulatory materials for ESA Section 7 consultations and related permitting compliance. This role includes overseeing field biology, regulatory strategy, NEPA analysis, permitting strategy, and mitigation plans.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Designing and managing biological resource surveys, supervising staff, and mentoring junior team members

+ Leading and assisting with field tasks, such as wildlife surveys, botanical surveys, special-status species surveys, nesting bird surveys, vegetation assessments, and jurisdictional waters delineations will be required on occasion. This field work may include strenuous conditions. The primary role in field work would be to supervise, train, and mentor junior staff with the goal of enabling them to perform the surveys independently once qualified

+ Designing scientifically robust biological field surveys and assessments that utilize efficient data collection systems that utilize mobile applications, GPS, and forms

+ Strong data analysis skills, including working knowledge of statistical inference and ability to draw scientifically defensible conclusions from field data, analytical results, and existing scientific literature

+ Preparing and reviewing technical reports, environmental assessments, mitigation plans, and biological assessments

+ Coordinating with clients, resource agencies, and environmental staff, and leading the development of permitting strategies, application packages, and agency negotiations

+ Ensuring project progress, and preparation and submission of deliverables, occur on schedule while providing regular progress updates to clients. Identifying issues and effectively communicating those to project team, including clients, and developing effective resolutions

+ Contributing to business development by responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and pursuing new opportunities

+ Ability to travel up to 20% for surveys, site visits, and client meetings (CONUS and OCONUS)

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Master's degree in wildlife biology or a related field; OR a bachelor’s degree with 20 years of professional experience in terrestrial biological resource management

+ Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in terrestrial biological resource management, with 5+ years managing INRMPs- or NEPA-related projects

+ 10+ years of experience in data collection, environmental impact analysis, and report writing, including 5+ years of experience with environmental compliance and permitting for DoD projects

+ Strong background in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and scope management

+ Demonstrable expertise in regional flora, fauna, and vegetative communities in the western U.S.

+ Significant experience with botanical and wildlife surveys, species-specific protocol surveys, and designing and implementing mitigation and monitoring plans for biological resources

+ Proficiency in federal environmental regulations (NEPA, ESA, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act [CWA], etc.)

+ Experience in preparing regulatory permit documents and applications (e.g., Section 7 consultation documents, CWA Section 404/401)

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Authorization under a 10(a)1(A) Recovery Permit for work with one or more ESA-listed species that occur on DoD lands in the western U.S

+ Experience in working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

+ Experience with GIS data collection and software

+ Solid time-management skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel

+ Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets) a plus

Clearance Requirements:

+ Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold and able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to remain stationary for 50% of the time.

+ Occasional movement within the office for communication and accessing resources.

+ Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations, leading meetings, and exchanging accurate information.

+ Ability to conduct site visits and fieldwork in various, sometimes strenuous and remote, environments related to biological resource surveys and assessments.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.