Biologist​/Biological Compliance Monitor - Valley, CA

Location(s): Central Valley, CA

Practice/Department: Compliance

Internal

Title:

As
- Needed Field Technician

Work Environment: Field Work

Compensation: $40-53/hourly *

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.

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As an employee‑owner, you embrace accountability, work safely, and collaborate 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.

Dudek is seeking a mid‑to‑senior level biologist who can qualify as a designated biologist for burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) to provide environmental construction and biological resource monitoring services on current construction projects. This position will be based at a project site located in the Fresno area of Central Valley, California and the workload is variable. It is anticipated to be year‑round for at least the next year, with the potential for other projects in the area.

Candidate would have demonstrated experience in Central Valley biological resources including special‑status wildlife species, rare plants, and aquatic resources.

The key requirements for Burrowing Owl experience are:

• Protocol level burrowing owl surveys using the 2012 CDFW staff report protocol
• Burrow Mapping on digital media (phone/iPad)
• Burrowing owl monitoring experience at various life stages
• Construction Monitoring under another California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for any species
• Burrow Avoidance (buffer installation with support of construction team)
• Documented experience of excavation of BUOW burrows under a CDFW approved Burrowing Owl Passive Relocation Plan
• Burrow Blocking, including one way door passive relocation, note that this must have been completed under an ITP or under an approved Passive Relocation Plan
• Writing of BUOW Plans and Reports (BUOW mortality reduction Plan, Burrow Replacement Plan, Survey reporting)

Additional experience in storm water, hazardous materials, air emissions, or noise monitoring is preferred.

• 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 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…