TRA is seeking a biologist who is able to complete biological site assessments, botanical surveys, and impact analysis for CEQA/NEPA documents; can identify California flora and fauna and map vegetation communities; complete state and federal agency biological permitting processes; and monitor construction projects in sensitive habitat.

Strong skills in GIS analysis and mapping and aquatic environments desired. Talents that are highly valued also include botany, ability to delineate wetlands per federal and California Coastal Commission guidelines, including knowledge of arid west requirements, specific endangered species survey experience or permits; and experience with conservation planning. Experience with marketing and project and client management is also desired.

Minimum requirements are a Master’s degree in biology, ecology, natural resources or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in such a field with 3-5 years relevant experience. Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required. This position requires an independent worker who also enjoys working in a team environment.

TRA Environmental Sciences, Inc. is a small, established environmental consulting firm that specializes in the preparation of quality environmental documents for numerous local and state government municipalities as well as private land owners. TRA offers medical benefits and a profit sharing plan. Pay dependent on experience. TRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants please send a cover letter and resume to: Barbara Beard, Personnel Manager at beard@traenviro.com.

Mr. Reid has extensive experience in public representation of TRA’s work products. He is especially skilled at communicating in meetings and public hearings, and has a well-earned reputation for excellence of communication in the public forum and for technical input to conflict resolution.

Mr. Reid has particular skills to interface with project applicants and their engineers, architects, and other professionals to develop a full and accurate description of projects for the purpose of impact evaluation. His understanding of the interaction of many factors in causing environmental impacts also contributes to his aptitude to develop practical, effective and enforceable mitigation and performance standards for many projects.

Mr. Reid is well versed in the technical aspects of environmental impact modeling. His skills include aerial photo interpretation, computerized mapping, and modeling of noise, air and water quality. His skills in air quality impact assessment have kept pace with the steady increase in sophistication in the state-of-the-art analysis demanded by federal and state regulatory agencies. His work in this discipline has earned him the respect of air quality regulatory agencies at different governmental levels, and he has a good working relationship with these agencies.