Project Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Resource Specialist with 6+ years of technical experience in natural resources management to assist our public client in the San Juan Capistrano area. The position will be on-site and part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) for an estimated duration of 3-6 months. 

The Senior Environmental Resource Specialist duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide biological compliance and habitat restoration expertise in support of landfill development and operations.
• Assist with permit compliance and regulatory coordination for mitigation projects.
• Assist with monitoring implementation of construction projects and ensuring compliance with biological permit conditions.
• Provide oversight of maintenance, management, and monitoring of habitat mitigation sites.
• Prepare and/or oversee consultant preparation of routine reports, documenting habitat mitigation areas status as required by regulatory permits.
• Review construction and operational plans and documenting and advising on impact avoidance and minimization measures for adherence to all applicable biological permit conditions.
• Train landfill staff in identifying and appropriate avoidance of native habitats and species in compliance with applicable laws and regulations or permits.
• Evaluate seed and plant materials from vendors for use in mitigation areas.
• Review documents and specifications prepared by contractors, consultants, and vendors for compliance with permit conditions, mitigation measures, and Best Management Practices.
• Closely monitor every phase of construction and operations and maintenance at the assigned landfill for compliance with biological permits and plans.

Career Advantage:

The selected candidate will gain key public sector experience that can effectively position the candidate to pursue and obtain key, sought-after public sector jobs.

The Senior Environmental Resource Specialist will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, environmental engineering, watershed management, ecology, geology, or a related science field
• Minimum of 6 years of technical experience in natural resources management
• Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications related to biological issues
• Knowledge of California native plants, native plant communities, non-native and invasive plants; and proper planting and irrigation techniques
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship in the U.S.)
• Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance