Location(s): Florida
Practice/Department: Emerging Regions
Internal Title: As-Needed Field Technician II
Work Environment: Field/Onsite
Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.
Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.
Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.
Who You Are
As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.
How You’ll Make an Impact
We are currently seeking an As-Needed, mid-high-level (5-10 year experience) Biologist to join our Florida biological resources teams in conducting field surveys and assessments for presence/absence of wildlife and wetlands. The job may also entail excavating holes for assistance with bucket trapping, as well as hand excavations of potential tortoise burrows. The biologist may also be asked to transport tortoises to and from the survey area to approved tortoise recipient sites. Project work can occur throughout Florida and may include consecutive days of travel.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
- Wetland delineations
- 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 Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, or related natural resources field
- 5-10 years’ experience with environmental consulting, natural resource planning and management or related field
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.
- Familiarity with and/or interest in learning Florida wetland types and systems (freshwater and tidal), and state and federal regulatory permitting processes including working with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protections, and Water Management Districts
- Able to identify Florida special status wildlife species and state and federal regulatory permitting processes including working with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
Preferred Qualifications- Be an FWC approved gopher tortoise agent
- Experience with or an interest in learning construction monitoring and worker environmental awareness training
- Attention to detail, ability to work independently and strong written and oral communication skills is essential
- Ability to conduct fieldwork in challenging terrain and weather conditions as necessary
Working Conditions:Environment- This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
- This job may also require occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.
Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:- Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
- Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in a team lift (two or more employees).
- Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
- Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination.
Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.
Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.
