What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biologist position at TRC Companies Inc?
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
TRC Companies, Inc. a pioneer in ground-breaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960s, is an engineering consulting firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental and infrastructure markets. TRC serves a broad range of clients in government and industry, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation.
SECTOR OVERVIEW
Our Environmental Sector delivers comprehensive environmental solutions to meet the full project lifecycle needs of clients in renewable energy, oil & gas, transportation, and manufacturing industries. With one of the largest multimedia air and land permitting and compliance teams in the country, we support client success in manufacturing and industry, liquids delivery and processing, natural gas storage and delivery, power generation and delivery, and transportation projects.
POSITION SUMMARY
TRC Companies, Inc., a pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering services, is seeking an experienced Biologist to join our Permitting, Planning and Licensing team in Austin, TX, Dallas, TX OR Houston, TX.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS
The position requires a strong technical background supporting our TRC leaders serving as a lead biologist to:
- Conduct biological field surveys which may include wetland/waterbody (in accordance with USACE requirements), habitat, or wildlife and plant species-specific surveys; conduct breeding bird and raptor surveys.
- Prepare wetland reports and obtain jurisdictional determinations.
- Prepare Permit Applications for USACE Section 10/404 and state permit applications.
- Provide support for mitigation activities including mitigation banking options for client projects or permittee-responsible options requiring the development of Wetlands Mitigation Plans, mitigation site design, and conducting monitoring/reporting to Agencies.
- Prepare listed species reports and consultation packages to resource agencies.
- Prepare federal, state, and local environmental permits.
- Communicate and coordinate with agencies during permitting review process and attend meetings with clients and Federal, State and local agencies such as pre-application meetings, geologic review meetings, etc.
- Provide technical support in responding to requests for proposals.
