H. T. Harvey & Associates is a premier ecological consulting firm based in Northern California. For over 35 years, H. T. Harvey has provided outstanding scientific ecological and design expertise to develop successful ecological solutions for our clients. For current opportunities please scroll down below by office, come meet with us during recruiting events or at conferences, or refer to the “Who we are always looking for area”.

Recruiting Events and Conferences 

H. T. Harvey & Associates will be speaking, sponsoring, presenting or attending the upcoming following conferences/seminars:

  ·     SERCAL – One Day Symposium – June 19, 2008 – Davis Veterans Memorial Center Davis , California

Restoring Habitat for California ’s Sensitive Wildlife Species:  “Lessons on Integrating Wildlife & Restoration Ecology” http://sercal.org/sercal_tws_symposium_reg.pdf  

  ·     SERCAL’s 15th Annual Conference – August 13 – 16, 2008 – Wells Fargo Center, Santa Rosa , California

Restoration’s Bigger Picture: “Linking local restoration to regional and global issues”  http://www.sercal.org/conference.htm

   ·     HydroVision – July 14 – 18, 2008 – Sacramento Convention Center , Sacramento , California http://www.hcipub.com/hydrovision/      

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To apply for any position with H. T. Harvey & Assoicates, please e-mail your resume and references to personnel@harveyecology.com or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn:  Personnel , 983 University., Bldg. D, Los Gatos, CA 95032 ; Fax (408) 458-3210.  Please also reference the position you are applying for and any office preferences.  H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.  Employment package includes medical, dental, life insurance and 401K with generous match.

Los Gatos

Senior Wildlife Project Manager

We have an opening in our new Los Gatos headquarters for a senior-level wildlife biologist with extensive experience managing major ecological consulting projects. Applicants should have a strong academic background (Ph.D. or M.S.), solid field and/or research experience, broad ecological knowledge, and extensive experience in ecological consulting, particularly in California. The ideal applicant has at least 10 years’ experience performing the duties expected of this position: managing all aspects of the biological components of CEQA/NEPA projects, endangered and threatened species surveys, Section 7 and 10 consultations, and wildlife inventories and management plans; managing staff, budgets, clients, and agency contacts; business development; marketing; proposal preparation; staff training and supervision; and recruiting. Demonstrable technical writing ability and good communication skills are essential. 

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an energetic, forward-thinking business with an employee focus, offering an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive work environment. 

To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume and references to personnel@harveyecology.com or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Avenue, Building D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; Fax (408) 458-3210. 

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Wildlife Project Manager

We have a senior-level opening for a wildlife biologist with experience managing major projects. Duties include managing complex CEQA/NEPA projects; endangered species surveys; Section 7 &10 consultations; wildlife inventories and management plans; and ecological research. Other key responsibilities include business development, marketing, proposal preparation, staff training, supervision, and recruiting. The position is based in our Los Gatos headquarters.

Applicants should have a strong academic background, and solid field and/or research experience. Ph.D. or M.S. with experience in wildlife ecology preferred (B.S. with directly relevant experience will be considered). Demonstrable technical writing ability and good communication skills are essential. H. T. Harvey & Associates is an energetic, forward-thinking business with an employee focus: offering an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive work environment. 

To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume and references to personnel@harveyecology.com or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Avenue, Building D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; Fax (408)458-3210. 

H. T. Harvey & Associates is working towards Green Business Certification and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.

Fish Biologist

We are seeking a fish biologist with a strong background in estuarine and/or anadromous fish ecology to work under the direction of senior fish ecologists to perform field work and baseline ecological studies, assist in development of fisheries/habitat restoration, assist in preparation of environmental review documents, perform impact assessments and monitoring, assist in conducting research, and work on complex fisheries projects (including field logistics and coordination, and assisting with proposal preparation). This may be a full or part time position and will be based out of our Davis office. The position involves work throughout central and northern California. 

Applicants with an academic background in fish or aquatic biology (BA/BS or MA/MS) with technical and field experience/knowledge concerning adult and juvenile fish identification, life histories and habitat requirements of West Coast estuarine/anadromous fishes, standard instream habitat assessment/inventory and field sampling techniques, assessment and removal of barriers to fish passage, and water quality sampling/impact assessments, is desirable. Experience with field work on marine fishes and boat handling is a plus. Preferably applicants would have relevant work with a consulting firm or government agency, ideally with threatened and endangered West Coast fishes. The ability to assess project impacts on fisheries, assist in development of fish restoration plans, with experience with CEQA, NEPA, and CDFG stream alteration agreements, and experience working on time-critical projects is highly desirable. Technical writing ability and good communication skills are also valued. An excellent salary and benefits package is available. 

To apply for this position, please e-mail your cover letter, resume, and list of references to personnel@harveyecology.com and reference “Fish Biologist”, or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Avenue, Bldg. D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; Fax (408) 458.3210

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.

Botanist / Plant Ecologist / Wetlands Biologist

We have several full-time openings in our Los Gatos and Fresno offices for energetic, career-minded botanists at several different levels from entry-level field biologist to project manager. Job responsibilities include plant field surveys, habitat mapping, wetland delineations, resource agency permitting, and report writing. 

Minimal educational requirements include Bachelors degree in plant sciences or related, M.S. or Ph.D. preferred. Desired qualifications include: education and experience in plant taxonomy and surveys, habitat/association mapping, environmental impact analysis, permit preparation, and mitigation feasibility studies. Job responsibilities include plant field surveys, habitat mapping, wetland delineations, resource agency permitting, and report writing. Demonstrable technical writing ability and good communication skills are essential. 

Interested candidates should respond by e-mailing your cover letter, resume and references to personnel@harveyecology.com and reference “Botanist / Plant Ecologist / Wetlands Biologist” position, or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Ave., Bldg. D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; Fax (408) 458-3210.

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply. 

Habitat Restoration Landscape Architect 

We are seeking a landscape designer with up to 3 years experience and a background in native plant revegetation and habitat restoration design. The position will be within the company’s restoration ecology division and supervised by a senior landscape architect with a large restoration project load. Primary duties will include site assessments for planting, irrigation and grading design; preparing conceptual and detailed landscape plans and specifications; and coordinating with project ecologists, hydrologists, and engineers. The primary position would be based in our Bay Area headquarters and involve work throughout central and northern California. However, candidates interested in our other office locations in Davis, Fresno, and Arcata are also encouraged to apply. 

Strong design, graphic communication and AutoCAD skills are essential. Good technical writing ability and communication skills also needed. An excellent salary and benefits package is available.

To apply for one of these positions, please e-mail your resume, references, and salary history to personnel@harveyecology.com or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Ave, Building D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; Fax (408) 458-3210.

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Field Biologists and Seasonal Staff

We encourage mammalogists, ornithologists, herpetologists and general wildlife ecologists with backgrounds in ecology or wildlife management to apply for full- and part-time positions. Field work might include surveys, wildlife inventories (including special-status and endangered species), site characterizations, and environmental impact assessments in support of CEQA and NEPA documents. 

Applicants should have a strong academic background, and solid field and/or research experience. Graduate degree in wildlife ecology preferred; equivalent work may be substituted. Demonstrable field skills critical, technical writing ability and good communication skills are also required. An excellent salary and benefits package is available. 

To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume and references to personnel@harveyecology.com or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Avenue, Building D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; Fax (408)458-3210. 

H. T. Harvey & Associates is working towards Green Business Certification and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.

Seasonal Botanist / Plant Ecologist 

We are seeking botanists experienced with the flora of southern California, to assist our full-time staff of plant ecologists conduct springtime floristic surveys in diverse habitats spanning the western Mojave Desert, the San Gabriel Mountains, and undeveloped areas within Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. The survey period is expected to begin in early March and continue into May or June, depending on weather and rainfall. Surveys may be physically demanding and will require working in a wide range of adverse weather and field conditions. The positions may be based out of either our Los Gatos or Fresno offices and will be seasonal positions. It is anticipated that fieldwork will typically be conducted during the work week, involving accommodations at local hotels, with weekends off. 

Minimum educational requirements include a Bachelors degree in plant sciences or a related field; graduate-level education and at least 1-2 years of field experience preferred. Required qualifications include education and experience in plant taxonomy and in conducting botanical surveys. Experience with the flora of southern California strongly preferred. GIS and GPS experience a plus. An excellent salary package is available. 

To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume and references to personnel@harveyecology.com or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Ave., Bldg D, Los Gatos, CA 95053; Fax (408) 458-3210. Please also reference the position that you are applying for and any office preferences.

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply. 

Fresno

Restoration / Plant Ecologist Position 

We are seeking a restoration/plant ecologist to work out of our San Joaquin Valley office in Fresno. The position will involve work on habitat restoration and ecological assessment projects. Job duties will include developing conceptual and final habitat restoration plans, overseeing habitat restoration construction, performing long-term monitoring of restoration sites, conducting wetland delineations and rare plant surveys, preparing botanical resource sections of CEQA documents, and assisting with regulatory permitting. 

Graduate degree in restoration or botany-related field strongly preferred; relevant experience will be considered. Demonstrable technical writing ability and good communication skills are essential. 

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an energetic, forward-thinking business with an employee focus, offering an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive work environment. Employment package includes medical, dental, life insurance and 401K with generous match.

To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume and references to personnel@harveyecology.com or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Avenue, Building D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; Fax (408) 458-3210. 

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Landscape Architect / Restoration Ecologist

We are seeking a landscape architect with a background in habitat restoration ecology to work out of our San Joaquin Valley office in Fresno. The ideal candidate would have degrees in both landscape architecture and ecology. The position will involve work on habitat restoration and ecological design projects both in natural and urban environments. Primary job duties will include developing conceptual habitat restoration plans; planting, irrigation, and grading design; preparing ecological monitoring plans; overseeing habitat restoration construction; and performing long-term monitoring of restoration sites.

Graduate degree in ecology or landscape architecture strongly preferred; relevant experience will be considered. Excellent written and oral communications skills are required. Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Employment package includes medical, dental, life insurance and 401K with generous match. 

To apply for this position, please e-mail your cover letter, resume, and references to personnel@harveyecology.com and reference “Fresno landscape architect/restoration ecologist position”, or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Ave., Bldg. D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; Fax (408) 458-3210.

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Seasonal Botanist / Plant Ecologist 

We are seeking botanists experienced with the flora of southern California, to assist our full-time staff of plant ecologists conduct springtime floristic surveys in diverse habitats spanning the western Mojave Desert, the San Gabriel Mountains, and undeveloped areas within Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. The survey period is expected to begin in early March and continue into May or June, depending on weather and rainfall. Surveys may be physically demanding and will require working in a wide range of adverse weather and field conditions. The positions may be based out of either our Los Gatos or Fresno offices and will be seasonal positions. It is anticipated that fieldwork will typically be conducted during the work week, involving accommodations at local hotels, with weekends off. 

Minimum educational requirements include a Bachelors degree in plant sciences or a related field; graduate-level education and at least 1-2 years of field experience preferred. Required qualifications include education and experience in plant taxonomy and in conducting botanical surveys. Experience with the flora of southern California strongly preferred. GIS and GPS experience a plus. An excellent salary package is available. 

To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume and references to personnel@harveyecology.com or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Ave., Bldg D, Los Gatos, CA 95053; Fax (408) 458-3210. Please also reference the position that you are applying for and any office preferences.

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply. 


Davis

North Coast

No positions are available at this time.


Who We Are Always Looking For

Restoration Ecologists

Individuals with a strong background in restoration including tidal marsh, seasonal wetland, and riparian habitats. Work experience and academic background in several of one or several of the following key areas strongly desired: wetland ecology, riparian ecology, and/or anadromous fish habitat restoration. Other useful disciplines include soil science, plant ecology, horticulture, hydrology, and geomorphology. Duties would include restoration site assessment, habitat restoration design, site construction/planting supervision, and site monitoring. The positions will be in support of senior ecologists with large wetland and riparian restoration project loads. Doctorate or masters in pertinent field strongly preferred. EOE: Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply. Demonstrable technical writing ability and good communication skills are essential. An excellent salary and benefits package is available.

Field Biologists and Seasonal Staff

We encourage entry-level mammalogists, ornithologists, herpetologists and general wildlife ecologists with backgrounds in ecology or wildlife management to apply. Field work might include surveys, wildlife inventories (including special-status and endangered species), site characterizations, and environmental impact assessments in support of CEQA and NEPA documents. 

Graduate degree preferred; equivalent work may be substituted. Demonstrable field skills critical, technical writing ability and good communication skills are also required. Salary commensurate with experience. EOE. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.