Biologist Compliance Monitor - Merced

Location(s):
Merced, CA

Practice/Department:
Compliance

Internal

Title:

As-Needed Field Technician

Work Environment:
Field Work

Compensation: $ 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.

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.

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
.

We are seeking an As-needed Biological Compliance Monitor with experience in the Central Valley, specifically with San Joaquin Kit Fox (SJKF), California tiger salamander (CTS), and/or California red-legged frog (CRLF) to join our Environmental Compliance team. This position will be based out of our Bakersfield office.

• Pre-activity Surveys for covered species, including SJKF, CTS, CRLF
• Wildlife exclusion fencing inspections for other covered species
• Excavations of potential covered species burrows
• Coordination with construction staff to understand upcoming construction activities
• Monitor construction activities within covered species habitat

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, or other related field
• 3-4 years' experience construction monitoring
• Surveyed and monitored for SJKF, CTS, and/or CRLF previously on at least one project
• Recorded observations of specified covered species
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment

• Previously approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Region 4 as a SJKF and/or CTS Designated Biologist (DB)
• Handling and relocation experience of CTS and CRLF

Compensation: $ 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. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

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 Requirements

The 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; 50 lbs 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.

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