Environmental Compliance Monitor - AZ, NV, NM, CA

Overview

Location(s): Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico

Work Environment: Field

Compensation: $/hourly *

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.

Position Overview

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.

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 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 entry- and mid-level professionals to conduct biological field surveys and construction monitoring in AZ, CA, NV, and NM. Positions will be based at project sites located throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico. Candidates will have some experience with biological survey techniques, a background in biology, a willingness to perform strenuous physical activity in harsh desert climates with uneven and sometimes difficult terrain, problem-solving capabilities, and a desire to learn and work as part of a team.

Preference will be given to candidates that have experience with target species in Arizona including Sonoran desert tortoise, burrowing owl and Arizona native and rare plants;
California species including Mojave desert tortoise, burrowing owl, desert kit fox, Mohave ground squirrel; or general experience with nesting birds, construction monitoring, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. These candidates have participated in or led/helped lead surveys.

Any candidate must possess the ability and willingness to continually 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:
• Compiling available research data and evaluating applicability to specific project sites
• Vegetation mapping and habitat characterization
• General habitat assessments and surveys for plant and wildlife species
• Construction monitoring
• Work as a member of our team in the preparation of 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. This includes working individually and as part of a team on the following:
• Assembly and synthesis of data related to biological issues and impact assessment
• Coordination with internal staff and sub-consultants preparing technical reports
• Coordination with technical staff in document preparation, map and exhibit preparation, editing and production and distribution tasks

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

• Experience in performing biological surveys for desert tortoise, previous USFWS authorized biologist status or requisite qualifications…