Entry-level Staff Biologist

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. has a full-time opening for an entry-level Staff Biologist in our Wenatchee, Washington office.

About us:

Farallon provides an integrated suite of environmental consulting services to a wide range of private- and public-sector clients. Specialty areas include environmental due diligence, site characterization, engineering and remediation services, aquatic and shoreline permitting, stormwater management, and mediation and litigation support. Farallon recently acquired a 15-person environmental consulting firm (formerly Grette Associates) which is now the firm’s new Natural Resources and Permitting Group.

The Natural Resources Permitting Group is an established group of biologists that have been working in the industry since 2002. Our work ranges from supporting major public port developments and sediment remediation actions to aquatic resources permitting for individual landowners. Our biologists specialize in wetlands, critical areas, habitat mitigation and restoration, construction monitoring, permit compliance, habitat surveys and shoreline permitting.

Farallon is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, with offices in Seattle, Bellingham, Gig Harbor and Wenatchee, Washington; Portland and Baker City, Oregon; and Oakland, and Irvine, California. Farallon’s outstanding reputation for resolving challenges on a broad array of environmental projects is the result of the expertise and dedication of highly motivated professionals working toward a common goal. To build on this reputation, Farallon is committed to attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a motivated and talented Biologist to join the firm’s Natural Resources Permitting Group in our Wenatchee, Washington office. If you are looking to advance your career while working alongside industry experts, this opportunity is for you! You will be collaborating with colleagues from across our organization to provide environmental solutions to our clients’ environmental challenges.

You should be a self-starter and possess strong technical and writing skills to support a wide range of environmental projects. Our ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented, have excellent verbal communication skills, and a positive attitude.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to advance your career at a quality-driven, employee-owned consulting firm.
• Mentorship from seasoned environmental professionals.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Flexible work environment and excellent benefits.

What you will be doing at Farallon:

• Field research, study design, and data analysis
• Technical writing and reviewing
• Preparation of documents for environmental permits
• Work with a range of clients, both public and private, and work within defined budgets.

What you will need to succeed:

• Knowledge of fish and wildlife species and ecology of WA State; including Eastern WA.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a biological science, (Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, Zoology, etc.). A Fisheries degree is preferred.
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Ability to work outside in adverse conditions
• Ability to perform efficiently and effectively in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Have a personal vehicle and a valid WA driver’s license
• Ability to work independently to complete specific tasks
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/oral communication skills
• The ability to work through technical issues efficiently, and be willing to ask questions
  

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Knowledge and experience with the Shoreline Management Act
• Knowledge of the Growth Management Act and local county codes
• Knowledge and experience with critical areas, compensatory mitigation and endangered species, preferably in Washington state
• Experience using GIS
• Experience with AutoCad
• Familiarity with wetlands and wetland regulations
• Ability to read and understand construction plans
• Masters’ degree in a biological science
• Ability to communicate well with a wide variety of clients to determine the specific project requirements
• Ability to operate small boats
• SCUBA experience (PADI certified a plus)
• Knowledge of native flora
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Don’t meet every single requirement for the role? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farallon, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles with our firm.

Pay Range

Our best estimate of the base pay range for this position, located in the Wenatchee Area is $26 to $30.50 per hour. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. Farallon reviews and updates salary ranges annually, and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Farallon’s total compensation package for our employee-owners.

Benefits

We are proud of the benefits we offer to our employee-owners, including:

• Company-paid medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (Farallon is 100% employee-owned)
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Health Saving Account with $1200 employer contribution per year and access to Flexible Spending Accounts
• A paid day each year to volunteer at a nonprofit organization of each employee’s choice
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related classes
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Home office equipment stipend
• Paid parental leave

Apply for Staff Biologist

If you would like to be considered for this position with the Farallon team, submit a resume and cover letter online at http://www.farallonconsulting.com/careers/current-openings.

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. is an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing.