Environmental Compliance Monitor - Mexico

Overview

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 employees 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.

We are seeking entry‑ and mid‑level professionals to conduct stormwater inspections and environmental construction compliance monitoring in New Mexico. Positions will be based at project sites located throughout New Mexico.

As a member of our team you will embrace accountability, work safely, and collaborate while thinking resourcefully and independently. You will be curious, solution‑oriented, and quick to adapt to change, approaching challenges with a spirit of innovation.

Eligible candidates should have some experience with environmental survey techniques, a background in environmental sciences, a willingness to perform strenuous physical activity in harsh desert climates and uneven terrain, problem‑solving capabilities, and a desire to learn and work as part of a team.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in stormwater inspections and those who have participated in or led inspections. All candidates must be able to 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.

• May be involved with all or a selection of the following, individually or as part of a team:
• Compile available research data and evaluate applicability to specific project sites
• Conduct vegetation mapping and habitat characterization
• Perform general environmental inspections for compliance with applicable rules and regulations
• Conduct construction monitoring
• Prepare 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
• Assemble and synthesize data related to biological issues and impact assessment
• Coordinate with internal staff and sub‑consultants preparing technical reports
• Coordinate with technical staff in document preparation, map and exhibit preparation, and editing and production tasks

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

• Experience in performing stormwater inspections
• Background and/or coursework in environmental field
• Stormwater inspection experience in New Mexico
• 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 member

• $25.00‑45.00 hourly*; final agreed‑upon compensation will be based on experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location
• Successful candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment

• As‑needed and part‑time employees are eligible for a 401(k) plan, sick leave, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional benefits such as medical benefits and ESOP participation are available for employees who meet minimum hours worked during the 12‑month look‑back measurement period