[Hiring] As-Needed Environmental Compliance Field Technician @Dudek

Role Description

We are seeking as-needed Mid-Level environmental compliance field technicians to conduct field work in Humboldt County, California. Field efforts will be focused on:

• Conducting surveys for biological resources under the direction of a project manager or field supervisor.
• Monitoring environmental sensitive areas during preconstruction and construction phases.

Candidates that have experience working outdoors, a degree in environmental studies, and are interested in environmental survey experience are highly encouraged to apply. Prior field experience is preferred but not necessary. The anticipated work hours would be about 8-20 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to tolerate hot temperatures and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to walk/trek long distances (between 1-10 miles) through uneven terrain during extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work on a computer, tablet, or mobile phone while sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Work with construction crews and environmental resource leads to document compliance levels related to environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with construction personnel and regulatory personnel to develop solutions while implementing permit conditions.
• Record and take notes of any observations on a Dudek platform and electronic device (smartphone/tablet) for reporting purposes.
• Follow all Dudek and construction site safety protocols.
• Interact with clients, government agency representatives, members of the public, and others while working on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, or other related field OR at least 2 years of field experience in construction compliance monitoring and/or surveying.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Flexibility with weather and survey conditions that can change rapidly in the field.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and self-motivated with an interest to learn and grow.
• Driver’s license, auto insurance, and/or the ability to be insured to drive a vehicle.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is required to travel to project site (4WD not necessary).
• Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation

$35-45 hourly*

*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Working Conditions

This job operates in an outdoor or office-based environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. Outdoor activity may involve:

• Walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
• Capability of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50 lbs in a team lift (two or more employees).
• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.