Natural Resources Monitor

Mahalo for your interest in this role Please see the full position description below and Salary 30 per hour LAUKOA is seeking an experienced Environmental Monitor to join our conservation and planning team for a dedicated project located along the USMexico International Border LAUKOA is seeking an environmental monitor with biological ecological experience in the following locations This is a full time 40 hours per week plus overtime position on a large scale government project The ideal candidate will be motivated be a self starter be safety oriented and hold previous experience working as a biological monitor at a construction Site Candidates should be comfortable working around heavy equipment be able to work independently have a clean driving record be able to pass a background check and be familiar using GPS and tablets to document detailed environmental and project information

Provide daily environmental field notes with photographs regarding compliance with project best management practices

Collect project related data which may include supporting surveys for listed species; surveying out in front of construction document potential environmental best management practices non compliance and reporting to Government Point of Contact Conduct pre construction surveys for nesting birds state and federally listed plants and wildlife as needed

Effectively communicate with a variety of personnel working on the project including construction personnel Government colleagues regulatory agencies or stakeholders and others

2 years of environmental monitoring experience BS in biological sciences or related field

Previous environmental monitoring at construction sites work required

Be willing to work in inclement weather conditions extreme heat rain or cold and possibly traverse steep terrain in some locations Candidates must be able to work independently The position may be flexible in that it can vary in intensity throughout the year but does require the successful candidate to be in the field every week day for one year Effective written verbal communication and organization analytical skills;

experience recording writing detailed technical data and reports a plus Familiarity understanding taxonomy and have good plant identification skills for areas along the US Mexico Border Familiarity with environmental monitoring at construction sites

Detail oriented with mechanical aptitude and hands on trouble shooting problem solving skills

Ability to multi task maintain flexibility travel and work independently as well as with supervision

Must possess a valid drivers license and have a clean driving record

Able to pass a federal background check for this project based assignment

Able to pass a drug test

Hourly pay 3000hour overtime is available if required

Daily per diem provided for meals and incidentals GSA rates

Lodging is provided during the field assignment GSABest in class benefits program including medical dental and vision insurance; a 401k program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment Additionally employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage;

pet insurance and more Contingent upon award LAUKOA is an Equal OpportunityVEVRAA federal contractor All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law LAUKOA offers a best in class benefits program including medical dental and vision insurance; a 401k program with employer match;

paid vacation and sick leave; employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment Additionally employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration