Environmental Compliance Monitor

About This Role

Conduct environmental compliance monitoring and biological resource surveys in Southern California, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations during preconstruction and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work in California and surrounding states, focusing on biological resource surveys
• Monitor environmental sensitive areas during preconstruction and construction phases
• Work with construction crews and environmental resource leads to document compliance levels related to environmental regulations
• Collaborate with construction and regulatory personnel to develop solutions while implementing permit conditions
• Record and take notes of observations on a Dudek platform and electronic device for reporting purposes
• Follow all Dudek and construction site safety protocols

Requirements

• Ability to tolerate hot temperatures and adverse weather conditions
• Ability to walk long distances (between 1-10 miles) through full sun and hot temperatures
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Flexibility with weather and survey conditions
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and self-motivated
• Valid driver’s license
• Active personal automobile liability insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or in-progress), Associate’s degree, or commensurate years of experience in environmental sciences or other related field
• Prior field experience preferred but not necessary. Experience working outdoors is encouraged.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of environmental regulations
• Qualified biologist to survey and monitor for special-status wildlife and plant species
• Previous approvals from CDFW and/or USFWS as a project-approved biological monitor or designated biologist
• Proficient in construction monitoring and inspection experience
• Proficient in performing nesting bird surveys
• Proficient in noise monitoring
• Proficient in third-party oversight monitoring
• Certifications in sediment and erosion control
• Experience conducting hazardous materials inspections
• Experience with GPS/GIS mobile applications (ArcField Maps, ESRI, ArcMap)
• Experience with Survey123

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits