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Rincon Consultants is seeking a seasoned Supervising Regulatory Specialist / Senior Project Manager to join our Natural Resources team in Southern California. This position will support a variety of public and private sector clients—with an emphasis on complex federal and state permitting, NEPA, ESA Section 10 compliance, and habitat conservation planning. The team member in this role will be responsible for directly supervising staff, delegating and overseeing workflow, and ensuring successful project execution, working directly with peers and junior team members.

Because Rincon is committed to a people-first approach, we are seeking someone who thrives in a supportive, team-oriented environment. While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office, which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Work

+ Prepare high-quality technical studies and QA/QC of environmental documents, including habitat conservation plans and consistency analyses, Biological Resource Assessments, NEPA analyses (EIS, EA, Categorical Exclusions), CEQA analyses, and lead preparation of permit application packages

+ Identify optimal permitting pathways for complex projects and develop the necessary technical studies and materials

+ Lead development of Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) and/or Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCPs) in coordination with clients and federal, state, and local agencies, and oversee compliance with HCPs/NCCPs.

+ Conduct periodic site visits as needed

+ Travel (including overnight stays) when required

Project Management

+ Oversee complex biological permitting projects (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act (including Section 10 incidental take permitting), Coastal Act)

+ Manage moderate to complex, large-sized projects

+ Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring high-quality execution

+ Serve as Rincon’s primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies

+ Provide both technical direction and team mentorship, encouraging collaboration and solution-oriented thinking

+ Lead QA/QC of technical reports, project budgets, and schedules

Business Development

+ Leverage existing industry relationships and conduct thoughtful, professional client outreach

+ Maintain and grow client accounts through proactive relationship management

+ Write compelling proposals with accurate cost and schedule estimates

+ Participate in interviews and give presentations to prospective and current clients

This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following:

+ 8–12 years minimum of progressive and successful environmental consulting and/or regulatory agency experience, including the technical, project management, and business development experience listed above

+ BS or MS in Biology or a related field; or PhD in Biology

+ Experience directly supervising, mentoring, and supporting the development of junior staff

+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; a collaborative approach to mentoring staff and communicating with clients, agencies, and subcontractors

+ Demonstrated experience with some or all:

+ Biological reports (CEQA/NEPA/ESA consultations)

+ Botanical and wildlife species surveys

+ Regulatory permitting and compliance oversight/monitoring

+ Habitat conservation planning, restoration planning, habitat management, and mitigation monitoring

+ Projects involving utilities, energy, water, transportation, or other market sectors

+ Biological team and/or client program management

Rincon Consultants is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 500+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000–$135,000, plus benefits and bonus. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.

Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities.

Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that's why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here !

Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws.

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification, gender expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, family care, marital status, military and veteran or qualified disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Rincon Consultants, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify Program to ensure that all employees hired are legally able to work in the United States.