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Dudek · 3 months ago

As-Needed Biologist Compliance Monitor - Central Valley, CA

Portola Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$40/hr - $53/hr

3+ years exp

Dudek is a 100% employee-owned firm dedicated to supporting clients nationwide in improving and protecting the built and natural environments. They are seeking a mid to senior level biologist to provide environmental construction and biological resource monitoring services, particularly focusing on burrowing owl compliance.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work with construction crews and project managers to document compliance levels related to associated project environmental permits

Complete construction surveys and focused resource surveys

Oversee the installation and maintenance of environmental exclusion fencing, wildlife fencing, and material and waste management

Familiarity with construction operations and equipment. Ability to identify heavy equipment and describe practices occurring at a job site

Ability to work collaboratively with construction personnel and project managers to develop solutions while implementing permit conditions

Record and take notes of any observations on a Dudek platform to be used for reporting purposes

Managing personal workload weekly and communicating with project managers and project field schedulers availability for field work

Follow all Dudek and construction site safety protocols

Qualification

Burrowing Owl surveysBurrow MappingConstruction MonitoringWriting BUOW PlansGPS/GIS applicationsEnvironmental regulationsSediment control certificationDust monitoring certificationNoise monitoringField experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Minimum of a BA/BS degree in environmental science, environmental studies, biology or other related field OR at least 3 years of field experience in construction compliance monitoring

Ability to complete construction surveys and focused resource surveys

Must have access to a reliable vehicle. Company owned pool vehicles available, if necessary, on a first come first serve basis

Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment

Protocol level surveys, monitoring, pre-construction surveys, or handling permits for special status listed species including: Burrowing Owl

Preferred

Permits from California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) (SCP or MOU) for Crotch's bumble bee or foothill yellow-legged frog

Species survey or monitoring experience with Crotch's bumble bee, foothill yellow-legged frog, western pond turtle, giant garter snake, Swainson's hawk and/or any state or federally listed species

Experienced with GPS/GIS mobile applications (ArcField Maps, ESRI, ArcMap)

Experience with Survey123

Preferred experience working at least 3 years in the Northern CA area in biological resources

Previous approvals from CDFW and/or USFWS as a project approved biological monitor or designated biologist

Must demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of environmental regulations

Highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated with an interest to learn and grow as a project team

Certifications in sediment and erosion control

Certifications in dust monitoring

Proficient in noise monitoring

Qualified biologist to survey and monitor for special-status wildlife and plant species