As-Needed Biologist / Biological Compliance Monitor - Santa Cruz

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• Santa Cruz, CA Practice / Department : Compliance Internal Title : As- Needed Field Technician Work Environment : Field Work Compensation : $34-53 / 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.
• 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.
• Who You Are 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.
• How You’ll Make an Impact 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.
• 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.

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