As-Needed Biologist / Biological Compliance Monitor - Sacramento Valley

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• Sacramento, 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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