Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, were redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We dont just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? We are seeking a Staff Scientist II in Sacramento, CA. We provide consulting services to public, private, and nonprofit clients in California and across the United States. Our team supports projects from early planning and design through construction and longterm environmental monitoring. This role offers handson learning opportunities while supporting realworld projects from start to finish. What Youll Do: Independently conduct and lead ecological surveys, including wetland delineations, biological resource assessments, and habitat restoration evaluations Prepare and contribute to technical sections of environmental impact assessments, NEPA documents, and permit applications Coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients on assigned projects Manage field crews during site investigations and contribute to quality review of junior staff work products Support proposal development and scopeofwork preparation Apply advanced ecological expertise to evaluate field and laboratory data and identify trends, relationships, and environmental implications Clearly communicate technical findings to clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams What Youll Bring: Bachelors degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field 36 years of relevant or progressive experience in ecological consulting, environmental assessment, or natural resource management Professional certifications such as Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Certified Wildlife Biologist are preferred Experience with wildlife ecology and speciesspecific habitat analysis Proficiency in riparian ecology and stream and wetland assessment methods Understanding of landscape ecology principles as applied to landuse impact analysis Knowledge of soil biology and soil classification for environmental characterization Working knowledge of invertebrate zoology related to bioassessment Strong analytical, criticalthinking, and problemsolving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Salary Range: $60,000-$85,000 Benefits: Flexible Work Environment Paid Parental Leave Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet Ready for whats next? Your future starts here. Explore our open opportunities and find a role that not only matches your skillsbut fuels your ambition. From innovative projects to collaborative teams, we offer careers where you can grow, make an impact, and do your best work. Take the next step, discover where you belong, and build something meaningful with us. Your next opportunity is waitinggo find it and come grow with us! For assistance filling out applications, complete this form. Don't see the job you're looking for? Leave your contact information and resume and we'll reach out if it's a good fit!
