As-Needed Biologist / Biological Compliance Monitor - Central Valley, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Location(s) : Central Valley, CA

Practice / Department : Compliance

Internal Title : As- Needed Field Technician

Work Environment : Field Work

Compensation : $40-53 / 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 a mid to senior level biologist who can qualify as a designated biologist for burrowing owl ( Athene cunicularia ) to provide environmental construction and biological resource monitoring services on current construction projects. This position will be based at a project site located in the Fresno area of Central Valley California and the workload is variable. This position is anticipated to be year round for at least the next year, with the potential for other Projects in the area.

Candidate would have demonstrated experience in Central Valley biological resources including special-status wildlife species, rare plants, and aquatic resources.

The key requirements for Burrowing Owl experience are :

• Protocol level burrowing owl surveys using the 2012 CDFW staff report protocol.
• Burrow Mapping on digital media (phone / ipad).
• Burrowing owl monitoring experience at various life stages.
• Construction Monitoring under another California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for any species.
• Burrow Avoidance (buffer installation with support of construction team).
• Documented experience of excavation of BUOW burrows under a CDFW approved Burrowing Owl Passive Relocation Plan.
• Burrow Blocking, including one way door passive relocation, note that this must have been completed under an ITP or under an approved Passive Relocation Plan.
• Writing of BUOW Plans and Reports (BUOW mortality reduction Plan, Burrow Replacement Plan, Survey reporting).

Additional experience in storm water, hazardous materials, air emissions, or noise monitoring is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Species Experience Required :

Protocol level surveys, monitoring, pre-construction surveys, or handling permits for special status listed species including :

Other species desired :

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation : $40-53 / hourly

Working Conditions : Environment

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 :

Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination.

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.

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