As-Needed Biological Compliance Monitor - Northern CA

Dudek • Northern CA, CA • 2w ago

Who We Are
Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that helps public and private clients achieve compliance, practicality, and innovation through our project work. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2023.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. Our work communities are designed to encourage collaboration, sustainability, and connectivity with the surrounding communities.

At Dudek, we understand the best problem solving happens when diverse viewpoints and experiences are shared. We recognize that different perspectives, inclusivity, and trust build a stronger culture and add value to our firm. We celebrate our differences and strive to make meaningful progress toward becoming a more diverse company.
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About The Job
Dudek is seeking mid-level professionals to provide environmental construction and biological resource monitoring services. This position will be based at project sites located throughout California and the workload is variable. This position is intermittent and predominantly concentrated in the spring and summer months. Candidate would have demonstrated experience in biological resources including special-status wildlife species, rare plants, and aquatic resources. Additional experience in storm water, hazardous materials, air emissions, or noise monitoring is preferred.

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

Who You Are
To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with freedom and accountability. We value collaborative, resourceful, and independent thinkers. We look for curious, solution-focused people who are able to adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we support your creative approaches to solve problems.

Duties and 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

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

* 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.

Species Experience Required:

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

California red-legged frog
San Joaquin kit fox
California tiger salamander
Burrowing owl
Large listed branchiopods

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Physical Requirements:
Working Conditions:

This job may require occasional project site visits-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.

Ability to hike long distances over varying terrain under varying inclement weather conditions.
This job requires working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc. Speaking, hearing and listening are required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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

Proposed Salary Range: $34 - 53 annually/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
Not only will Dudek provide you with a competitive salary, but we also strive to create an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from your typical medical, dental, and vision coverage to the opportunity to share in Dudek’s success through 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! Since we encourage our colleagues to take time off when needed, Dudek also provides a generous vacation package. If you’re tired of an overly structured environment and decision-making process to get your job done, Dudek is a place where your ideas are heard and your initiative is rewarded. 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.

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.

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