Director/Principal of Natural Resources

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Director/Principal for our Natural Resources team. This is a leadership position that could be filled out of multiple offices in Central / Northern California. It entails providing high-level QA/QC oversight, team supervision, and development of new opportunities within the water, energy, and transportation market sectors. In this position, you will work with a diverse group of Rincon leaders within Natural Resources and across multiple disciplines within the firm.   

What Do You Get To Do In This Position:

Operations and Technical Management

• Provide final signatory review of biological studies for quality assurance/quality control
• Collaborate with Natural Resources and other service line leadership in business operations including contract/risk management and program oversight
• Complete and/or oversee field surveys and technical reports for general biological resource assessments, jurisdictional delineations, and habitat restoration projects
• Identify potential impacts to biological resources and coordinate projects with various internal project managers and external clients, with responsibility as the primary point of contact
• Lead complex regulatory permitting projects, including acquisition of Clean Water Act Section 404 permits, Section 401 Water Quality Certifications, Streambed Alteration Agreements, and Endangered Species Act compliance
• Work on and prioritize multiple technical assignments and complete work satisfactorily within schedule and budget constraints through delegation of assignments to project team members
• Execute strategic programs that advance Rincon’s internal operations

Talent Advancement

• Identify and recruit qualified staff for biological resources programs
• Train/mentor junior staff on technical report preparation, CEQA/NEPA, wetlands and endangered species regulatory permitting, and other environmental disciplines
• Lead staff in management of large and strategic client work programs
• Manage annual performance reviews and professional development plans

Client Management and Business Development

• Lead development of natural resources program focused on Bay Area, Sacramento, or Central Valley region clients in coordination with other Rincon leaders, particularly in the water, transportation, or energy market sectors
• Provide guidance and oversight for Rincon’s statewide natural resources practice (consultation assistance, strategies, and other support consulting services)
• Oversee development of scope and cost proposals
• Collaborate with other Rincon service line leaders on Business Development planning and strategic client pursuits

This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or related field
• 10 years of experience in progressive and successful environmental consulting (Project Management, Business Development and Technical Work) 
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication, planning, budgeting and organizational skills
• Strong business acumen and customer service skills
• Positive attitude and eager to streamline and improve process and workflows
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, strong time management skills, and innovative

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California. Recognized as the #1 ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group in 2021. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400 associates in 12 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose. If hired, we require proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

Total Rewards Package* Includes:

HMO, PPO, HDHP, Health Savings Account options
Three Weeks Vacation accrued in the first year
401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
2x/Year Bonus Opportunities
Paid Sick Leave
Eight Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Dental, vision, prescription drug
Supplemental life insurance
Volunteer Pay for a Day
Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance
Professional Development
Mentoring
Patagonia Merchandise Partnership
And much more!

*All programs subject to review and change and are provided for regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week

Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.