As-Needed Biologist/Biological Monitor

Dudek • Phoenix, AZ • 2m ago

Who We Are
Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that help public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities’ built and natural infrastructure. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. We seek creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders’ interest to help clients achieve project goals.
We encourage collaboration, sustainability, and innovation.

At Dudek, we abide by shared values:
Trust: We trust each other to use good judgment.
Respect: We act professionally and treat each other fairly.
Teamwork: We come together, share openly, and apply diverse perspectives.
Fun: We take our work seriously…not ourselves.
Well-Being: We care about each other’s health, safety, and total wellness.

Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work.

Learn more about our culture.

About The Job
We are seeking entry- and mid-level professionals to conduct biological field surveys and construction monitoring in AZ. Positions will be based at project sites located throughout Arizona.

Candidates will have some experience with biological survey techniques, a background in biology, a willingness to perform strenuous physical activity in harsh desert climates with uneven and sometimes difficult terrain, problem-solving capabilities, and a desire to learn and work as part of a team.

Preference will be given to candidates that have experience with target species in Arizona including Sonoran desert tortoise, burrowing owl and Arizona native and rare plants. These candidates have participated in or led/helped lead surveys.

Any candidate must possess the ability and willingness to continually hike in desert climates for days or weeks at a time, use GIS and data collection applications, navigate terrain and drive off road. Having a 4wd and/or high clearance vehicle is a plus.

Learn more about the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are
To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with accountability, collaboration, flexibility while being a resourceful and independent thinker. We look for curious, solution-focused people who can adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we encourage innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the below):

May be involved with all or a selection of the following, individually or as part of a team:
Compiling available research data and evaluating applicability to specific project sites
Vegetation mapping and habitat characterization
General habitat assessments and surveys for plant and wildlife species
Construction monitoring
Work as a member of our team in the preparation of technical reports and studies including biological constraints analyses, wetland delineation reports, wetland permit applications, focused survey reports, threatened and endangered species permitting documentation, and biological resources technical reports. This includes working individually and as part of a team on the following:
Assembly and synthesis of data related to biological issues and impact assessment
Coordination with internal staff and sub-consultants preparing technical reports
Coordination with technical staff in document preparation, map and exhibit preparation, editing and production and distribution tasks

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, or related natural resources field, or equivalent experience
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.
Experience in performing biological surveys, or a willingness to learn.
Background and/or coursework in biological field methods or biological science
Ability to hike in harsh desert conditions for many days at a time

* As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in performing biological surveys for desert tortoise, previous USFWS authorized biologist status or requisite qualifications and experience to obtain authorized biologist status
Background and/or coursework in biological field methods
Wildlife survey experience in CA, NV and/or AZ
Must demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills.
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.
Must have a valid driver's license
Must have the ability to be insured to drive a vehicle and/or current auto-insurance

Physical Requirements
Working Conditions:

This job operates in an outdoor or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
This job requires project site visits which are based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proposed Salary Range: $25-$40 hourly*
*Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

Perks of Being a Dudekian
At Dudek we will provide you with a competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage, to the discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance.

We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog friendly offices! To honor our key value of well-being, Dudek provides generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees. If you’re tired of an overly bureaucratic decision-making process and want to be part of a work culture that puts its employees first, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian.

*As-needed and part-time employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan, sick leave, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). As-needed and part-time employees have the option of additional benefits like medical benefits and ESOP participation provided they meet minimum hours worked during the 12-month look back measurement period. Speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the U.S. and require U.S. work authorization.

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