H. T. Harvey

H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm with four offices in Northern California and one in Hawaii, is growing its San Francisco Bay Area wildlife team. They are looking for staff-level and senior (project manager-level) wildlife ecologists with strong expertise in wildlife species and habitats of the San Francisco Bay area. The anticipated pay range for these positions is $83,500—$115,000 annually, with a generous benefits and bonus package. What it’s like to work with us H. T. Harvey & Associates has a reputation for deep scientific expertise and high-caliber work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges. The new wildlife ecologists will become part of the firm’s 25-person wildlife ecology team which includes specialized experts in ornithology, herpetology, and mammalogy. Our San Francisco Bay Area team leaders have been working with clients in the Bay Area for more than five decades and have unparalleled expertise with the region’s species, habitats, regulatory environment, and habitat plans. Our wildlife ecologists work collaboratively within the team and with experts in plant and wetland ecology, restoration ecology, aquatic ecology, landscape architecture, and Geographic Information Systems. Project work is primarily throughout the Bay Area and central California coast, but occasionally will involve work in other parts of Northern California. Our staff-level ecologists spend time both in the field and in the office (whether physically in the office or working remotely). When in the field you may conduct surveys and monitoring for special-status wildlife and plant species, complete habitat assessments, and assist with research and data collection. When not doing field work, you’ll contribute to biological resource reports, support processes to obtain regulatory permits, and build your consulting skills and experience by collaborating with senior staff. As a project manager, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise as the lead biologist on projects, helping to develop solutions to environmental challenges in the greater San Francisco Bay area. The work will require local species expertise, a strong background in regulatory issues, and solid technical writing skills. Successful project managers possess a high level of personal organization and apply critical thinking to develop a project-specific approach. A number of our clients seek our expertise with the goal of going above and beyond project requirements, giving us the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit the environment. In addition, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on projects involving other H. T. Harvey & Associates ecologists (restoration, botany, and wildlife) as well as landscape architects, and you will help manage and mentor our fun and capable team of wildlife staff. Externally, you will also be a liaison with clients, project team members, and agency contacts and work on proposals and business development efforts. What are some of the types of projects the Los Gatos wildlife team works on? NEPA/CEQA documentation for local, state, and federal agency projects; development projects located in sensitive areas; and projects with unique or challenging issues (e.g., related to wetlands, riparian setbacks, bird-safe design, and endangered or sensitive wildlife species) Federal and California Endangered Species Act consultations Compliance support, including providing recommendations to minimize constraints on project activities; conducting pre-activity surveys; supporting compliance with avoidance and minimization measures from project permits (including surveys, environmental training sessions, construction monitoring, etc.); and drafting compliance documentation Assessment of biological constraints to proposed projects, including potential mitigation measures that may be necessary under CEQA/NEPA or conditions of anticipated permits or Endangered Species Act approvals Mitigation and monitoring plans - work closely with our restoration ecologists to develop wildlife management and monitoring methods, success criteria, and avoidance and minimization measures Natural resource management plans – incorporate wildlife issues into plans that describe the long-term management and monitoring of conservation lands Competencies, skills, and experience Those who want to join our wildlife team should have a M.S. or Ph.D. focusing on local wildlife species and habitats, or equivalent extensive experience such that they are considered a local expert in their field. We aim to hire team members who strive for excellence in their everyday work and who are interested in continually improving their scientific knowledge and collaborating with experts in other fields. Candidates should also have a curiosity about the natural world that includes ongoing learning about local wildlife ecology and their field of expertise. In addition to having strong ecological expertise, candidates applying for a staff-level position should have: 2–6 years of applicable professional experience (in addition to their graduate degree) Prior experience authoring and editing technical reports, with demonstrated exceptional writing ability (e.g., via transcripts, personal references, or a submitted writing sample) Ideal candidates would also have experience with a variety of special-status wildlife species and their habitats in the greater San Francisco Bay Area Candidates applying for a management-level position should have: At least 4–8 years of applicable professional experience (in addition to their graduate degree), including at least 1 year of management experience Prior experience authoring and editing technical reports, with demonstrated exceptional writing ability (e.g., via transcripts, personal references, or a submitted writing sample) Mastery of key project management skills including personal organization, ability to coordinate multiple projects, critical thinking skills, and team communications Ideal candidates would also have experience with CEQA/NEPA documentation and FESA and CESA consultations Compensation The anticipated pay range for a staff-level position is $83,500—$88,500 annually, and the anticipated pay range for a management-level position is $91,500—$115,000 annually, with a generous benefit package and bonus plan. Actual salary will depend on a range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant length and type of work experience, education, permits held, skill set, and competencies. More details on our employment package are included below. A few other nitty gritty details This position requires the future employee to: Follow best practices for field safety Hold a valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violations Work nights, occasional weekends, and early morning hours when needed Occasionally work in inclement weather when needed Walk over varied terrain for surveys and work in inclement weather How to apply To start the application process, please submit your resume and a cover letter through our applicant portal. In your cover letter please, tell us whether you are applying for a staff-level or manager-level position, why you’re a strong candidate, and any other information you’d like to us to know that isn’t obvious from your resume. If your resume and cover letter demonstrate you as a good fit for the position, we will ask you for references, academic transcripts, and potentially a work sample. You can submit these now, but if you don’t have them handy they can be submitted later. Please combine your cover letter and resume into one file and apply here. Employment Package, Benefits, and Work Culture We strive to support employees' career goals and their health and wellness. Our employment package includes a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Our employment package includes a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and a bonus program. Health insurance H. T. Harvey & Associates has always placed a strong emphasis on health and wellness. At the center of these offerings is our top-notch medical coverage (Cigna PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO plans) along with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options. For full-time employees who opt in to one of our plans, we cover 100% of the premiums for that employee. Additional options include 50% premium coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children. The package also includes dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee. Pro-rated plan options are available for those who work at least 50% time. Retirement benefits We offer a 401(k) plan with a 33% employer match. The plan offers nearly 50 fund choices including a notable number of socially responsible investment fund options. Time off Employees accrue paid vacation, personal days, and sick leave time. Additionally, full-time employees receive 5 personal days and 10 company holidays annually, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for voluntary participation in a National Day of Service. Professional development In addition to having a core value of ongoing development of scientific and professional expertise, we support participation in external training and certification programs, attendance at conferences and workshops, and membership in and engagement with scientific and professional associations. We also offer presentation, poster, and publication bonuses. Flexible work arrangements We offer flexible schedule options during the work week, with employees working from both company and home offices. Our goal is to facilitate collaboration and accommodate business needs while providing flexibility to employees. About H. T. Harvey & Associates H. T. Harvey & Associates is an ecological consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with four offices in California and one in Hawaii. The Los Gatos headquarters office is proudly certified as a Santa Clara County Green Business. Our core areas of expertise are wildlife ecology, plant ecology, aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, and landscape architecture. We hire people who strive to be the best in their fields and provide training, support, and work opportunities to grow their expertise. We have been cultivating excellence in our staff and work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges for more than 54 years. H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm with four offices in Northern California and one in Hawaii, is looking for an experienced ecologist for a full-time position in our San Joaquin Valley office. The anticipated pay range for this position is $67,000―$90,000 annually plus an incentive bonus plan and a generous benefits package and participation in an annual incentive bonus program. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. What it’s like to work with us H. T. Harvey & Associates has a reputation for deep scientific expertise and a high caliber of work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges. As a new team member, you’ll become part of the 11-person Fresno office and report to an experienced senior ecologist and project manager. You'll work collaboratively with other wildlife ecologists as well as experts in botany, land management, conservation planning, ecological restoration, and landscape architecture. Our projects are in the San Joaquin Valley as well as in the broader Central Coast and Sierra Nevada regions. The San Joaquin Valley office team has particular experience in projects pertaining to transportation (e.g., Caltrans and High Speed Rail); solar energy development; agricultural drainage issues; ESA and CESA permitting; endangered and threatened species surveys, assessments, and monitoring; and conservation land assessment, preservation, and management. Our ecologists spend time both in the field and in the office. When in the field you might work on special-status population surveys and monitoring, impact analyses, or habitat assessments. When not doing field work, you’ll prepare permit applications, biological resource reports, and natural resource management plans. What are some of the important types of projects and habitats we work on out of the San Joaquin Valley office? Providing long term monitoring and supporting stewardship programs of conservation lands Supporting the development of renewable energy, energy infrastructure, and transportation projects Working on water projects related to drain water, conveyance, and groundwater storage Assessing meadows and watersheds in the Sierra Nevada Developing and overseeing integrated invasive plant management programs Implementing the conservation programs of regional Habitat Conservation Plans and other large-scale habitat conservation programs Conducting survey, population monitoring, and permitting projects involving Swainson’s hawks, burrowing owls, San Joaquin kit fox, kangaroo rat species, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, San Joaquin antelope squirrel, giant garter snakes, western pond turtle, golden eagles, California tiger salamanders, and vernal pool branchiopods Working with large private landowners to develop mitigation and conservation banks Competencies, skills, and experience We assume those who want to join our company as an ecologist have a strong and relevant academic background as well as prior applicable experience. We aim to hire team members who strive for excellence in their everyday work and who are interested in continually improving their scientific knowledge and collaborating with experts in other fields. In addition to having strong ecological expertise, the ideal candidate should have a combination of some or all of the following: Specialization in at least one ecological domain (wildlife or plant ecology) Prior experience with federal and state biological permitting processes, ideally in California Exceptional and proven technical writing ability Excellent communication and collaboration skills Desire to learn and apply new skills Willingness to travel and work in diverse environments If you don’t have all the items above, but have a good portion of them, we still welcome you to submit your application so we can learn more about you! A few other nitty gritty details This position requires the future employee to: Follow best practices for field safety Hold a valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violations Walk over varied terrain for surveys and work in inclement weather How to apply To start the application process, please submit your resume and a cover letter through our applicant portal. In your cover letter please: tell us about your strengths, including specialized area(s) of expertise what you hope to get from your next position whatever else you’d like to share that isn’t obvious from your resume Ultimately, we’ll ask for references and a work sample and potentially academic transcripts, but if you don’t have them handy now, they can be submitted later. Please combine your cover letter and resume into one file and apply here. H. T. Harvey & Associates Employment Package, Benefits, and Work Culture We strive to support employees' career goals and their health and wellness. Our employment package includes a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Health insurance H. T. Harvey & Associates has always placed a strong emphasis on health and wellness. At the center of these offerings is our top-notch medical coverage (Cigna PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO plans) along with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options. For full-time employees who opt in to one of our plans, we cover 100% of the premiums for that employee. Additional options include 50% premium coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children. The package also includes dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee. Pro-rated plan options are available for those who work at least 50% time. Retirement benefits We offer a 401(k) plan with an employer match (an especially high percentage for a company of our size!). The plan offers nearly 50 fund choices including a notable number of socially responsible investment fund options. Time off In addition to paid time off, employees receive 10 more paid company holidays, including Martin Luther King Day for voluntary participation in a National Day of Service. Professional development We support ongoing professional development with peers and senior leadership and through external training. We encourage participation and membership in scientific and professional associations and offer presentation, poster, and publication bonuses. Flexible work arrangements We offer flexible scheduling options during the work week, with employees working from both company and home offices. Our goal is to facilitate collaboration and accommodate business needs while providing flexibility to employees. About H. T. Harvey & Associates H. T. Harvey & Associates is an ecological consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with four offices in California and one in Hawaii. The Los Gatos headquarters office is listed as a Santa Clara County Green Business. Our core areas of expertise are wildlife ecology, plant ecology, aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, and landscape architecture. We hire people who strive to be the best in their fields and provide training, support, and work opportunities to grow their expertise. This year we are celebrating more than 50 years of cultivating excellence in our staff and work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges. H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm with four offices in Northern California and one in Hawaii, is looking for an experienced senior ecologist for a full-time position in our Sacramento Valley office. The anticipated pay range for this position is $99,000―$116,000 annually plus an incentive bonus plan and a generous benefits package and participation in an annual incentive bonus program. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. What it’s like to work with us H. T. Harvey & Associates has a reputation for deep scientific expertise and a high caliber of work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges. The new senior ecologist will become part of the 8-person Sacramento office, which is perched along the scenic Sacramento River levee in Sacramento’s South Natomas neighborhood. As a senior manager in the office, you’ll report directly to Matt Wacker, principal-in-charge of the office. You'll lead project teams and work collaboratively with other ecologists as well as experts in botany, aquatic ecology, land management, conservation planning, ecological restoration, and landscape architecture. Our projects are in the Sacramento Valley as well as in the broader Central Valley, Sierra Nevada, and Cascade Mountain regions. The Sacramento office team has particular experience in projects focused on ecological restoration and on the long-term stewardship and monitoring of watersheds, habitat preserves, and similar conserved lands, often within the context of working agricultural lands or other multi-use landscapes. Our ecologists spend time both in the field and in the office. When in the field you might work on special-status population surveys, impact analyses, or habitat assessments. When not doing field work, you’ll coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, lead preparation of biological resource reports and natural resource management plans, steward processes to obtain regulatory permits, and manage project staff and budgets. Senior team members also help shape the priorities of the team and take part in decisions about new business pursuits and are encouraged to develop opportunities that align with their priority areas of interest and expertise. What are some of the important types of projects and habitats we work on out of the Sacramento Valley office? Providing long term monitoring and supporting stewardship programs of conservation lands for water agencies Supporting the development of renewable energy projects in the Central Valley Assessing meadows and watersheds in the Sierra Nevada and designing restoration projects to improve ecological functions Developing and overseeing integrated invasive plant management programs Implementing the conservation programs of regional Habitat Conservation Plans and other large-scale habitat conservation programs Leading survey, population monitoring, and permitting projects involving Swainson’s hawks, burrowing owls, California red-legged frogs, California tiger salamanders, and vernal pool branchiopods Working with large private landowners to develop mitigation and conservation banks Competencies, skills, and experience We assume those who want to join our company as a senior ecologist have a strong and relevant academic background as well as prior applicable experience. We aim to hire team members who strive for excellence in their everyday work and who are interested in continually improving their scientific knowledge and collaborating with experts in other fields. In addition to having strong ecological expertise, the ideal candidate should have a combination of some or all of the following: Specialization in at least one ecological domain (wildlife, plant, aquatic, restoration ecology) Prior experience with federal and state biological permitting processes, ideally in California A drive to develop new project opportunities in your areas of expertise and interest Exceptional and proven technical writing ability Excellent communication and collaboration skills Interest in hiring and mentoring staff Project management or junior project management experience If you don’t have all the items above, but have a good portion of them, we still welcome you to submit your application so we can learn more about you! A few other nitty gritty details This position requires the future employee to: Follow best practices for field safety Hold a valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violations Walk over varied terrain for surveys and work in inclement weather How to apply To start the application process, please submit your resume and a cover letter through our applicant portal. In your cover letter please: tell us about your specialized area(s) of expertise what you hope to get from your next position whatever else you’d like to share that isn’t obvious from your resume Ultimately, we’ll ask for references and a work sample and potentially academic transcripts, but if you don’t have them handy now, they can be submitted later. Please combine your cover letter and resume into one file and apply here. H. T. Harvey & Associates Employment Package, Benefits, and Work Culture We strive to support employees' career goals and their health and wellness. Our employment package includes a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Project managers and other senior staff are part of a robust managerial bonus program. Health insurance H. T. Harvey & Associates has always placed a strong emphasis on health and wellness. At the center of these offerings is our top-notch medical coverage (Cigna PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO plans) along with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options. For full-time employees who opt in to one of our plans, we cover 100% of the premiums for that employee. Additional options include 50% premium coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children. The package also includes dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee. Pro-rated plan options are available for those who work at least 50% time. Retirement benefits We offer a 401(k) plan with an employer match (an especially high percentage for a company of our size!). The plan offers nearly 50 fund choices including a notable number of socially responsible investment fund options. Time off In addition to paid time off, employees receive 10 more paid company holidays, including Martin Luther King Day for voluntary participation in a National Day of Service. Professional development We support ongoing professional development with peers and senior leadership and through external training. We encourage participation and membership in scientific and professional associations and offer presentation, poster, and publication bonuses. Flexible work arrangements We offer flexible scheduling options during the work week, with employees working from both company and home offices. Our goal is to facilitate collaboration and accommodate business needs while providing flexibility to employees. About H. T. Harvey & Associates H. T. Harvey & Associates is an ecological consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with four offices in California and one in Hawaii. The Los Gatos headquarters office is listed as a Santa Clara County Green Business. Our core areas of expertise are wildlife ecology, plant ecology, aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, and landscape architecture. We hire people who strive to be the best in their fields and provide training, support, and work opportunities to grow their expertise. This year we are celebrating more than 50 years of cultivating excellence in our staff and work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges. H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply.