As-Needed Biologist Compliance Monitor - Florida

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• Florida Practice / Department : Emerging Regions Internal Title : As-Needed Field Technician Work Environment : Field / Onsite 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 We are currently seeking a As-Needed, entry to mid-level (1-10 year experience) Biologist to join our Florida biological resources teams in conducting field surveys and assessments for presence / absence of wildlife and wetlands.
• The job may also entail excavating holes for assistance with bucket trapping, as well as hand excavations of potential tortoise burrows.
• The biologist may also be asked to transport tortoises to and from the survey area to approved tortoise recipient sites. Project work can occur throughout Florida and may include consecutive days of travel.

Duties and Responsibilities May be involved with all or a selection of the following, individually or as part of a team :

Preferred Qualifications Experience with or an interest in learning wildlife species identification Be an FWC approved gopher tortoise agent Familiarity with and / or interest in learning Florida wetland types and systems (freshwater and tidal), and state and federal regulatory permitting processes including working with the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Experience with or an interest in learning construction monitoring and worker environmental awareness training Attention to detail, ability to work independently and strong written and oral communication skills is essential Ability to conduct fieldwork in challenging terrain and weather conditions as necessary Working Conditions :

This job requires the following :