Full-Time Senior Fisheries Biologist

Job Details

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Senior Fisheries Biologist with the potential to work out of any WSP office including Roseville, CA; Portland, OR; Denver, CO; Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA or Chicago, IL. 

Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

This individual would be part of an interdisciplinary team that supports clients with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, federal-level review of technical reports and management plans, and analysis of compliance with the Federal Power Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and other regulatory requirements.

Your Impact

• Providing project managers and clients with subject matter expertise regarding fisheries impacts and mitigation related to hydroelectric and other types of water resource projects.
• Preparation of fisheries and threatened and endangered species resources analysis related to Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Assessment documents, primarily regarding licensing, relicensing, amendment or surrender of licenses for hydroelectric projects.
• Preparation of biological assessments and study plan determinations related to the licensing and relicensing of hydroelectric projects.
• Performing quality control reviews of fisheries sections prepared by other team members for the types of documents described above.
• Managing interdisciplinary teams preparing the types of documents described above.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Biology or similar field; Master’s degree, strongly preferred.
• 7+ years recent and relevant experience with hydropower licensing and/or NEPA compliance, and environmental technical report writing.
• This position will primarily be an office position with limited field work. 
• There will be periodic travel (estimated between 5-10%) with the potential for overnight stays.
• This position requires excellent communication, technical, and writing skills; attention to detail; and the ability to work independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent organization and time-management.

Preferred Qualifications

• High-level knowledge of hydroelectric licensing regulations and federal environmental laws and their implementing regulations, including, but not limited to: Federal Power Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.
• Knowledge of current issues and processes related to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including but not limited to hydroelectric project licensing, relicensing, and license surrender/decommissioning.
• Experience with instream flow analyses and/or fish passage-related analyses.

Contact Information

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