As-Needed Environmental Field Technician

Dudek; Encinitas, California, New York (CA, MO, NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an established environmental firm that values collaboration and innovation. As an environmental field technician, you will conduct essential surveys in California's central valley, contributing to projects that enhance community infrastructure. This role offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on employee well-being and a culture that encourages creativity, you will thrive in a supportive setting that prioritizes your development and work-life balance. If you're passionate about the environment and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Discretionary Bonuses

Dog-Friendly Offices

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental sciences or related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys for biological resources.
• Work effectively with survey teams and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Associate's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Job description

Who We Are
Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that help public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities' built and natural infrastructure. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek's culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. We seek creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders' interest to help clients achieve project goals.
We encourage collaboration, sustainability, and innovation.

At Dudek, we abide by shared values:
Trust: We trust each other to use good judgment.
Respect: We act professionally and treat each other fairly.
Teamwork: We come together, share openly, and apply diverse perspectives.
Fun: We take our work seriously...not ourselves.
Well-Being: We care about each other's health, safety, and total wellness.
Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work.

Learn more about our culture.

About The Job
We are seeking as-needed environmental field technicians to conduct field work in central valley, California. Field efforts will be focused on conducting surveys for biological resources under the direction of a field supervisor Candidates that have experience working outdoors, a degree in environmental studies and interested in environmental survey experience are highly encouraged to apply. Prior field experience is not necessary.

Learn more about the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are
To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with accountability, collaboration, flexibility while being a resourceful and independent thinker. We look for curious, solution-focused people who can adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we encourage innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the below):

• Ability to tolerate hot temperatures and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with survey teams and team leads.
• Ability to walk long distances (between 1-10 miles) through full sun and hot temperatures.
• Ability to use an electronic device (smartphone/tablet) for reporting and mapping purposes.
• Follow all Dudek safety protocols.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or in-progress), Associate's degree (or in-progress) or commensurate years of experience in environmental sciences or other related field is preferred.
• Must demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong time management skills.
• Flexibility with weather and survey conditions that can change rapidly in the field, and an understanding that it may affect how many hours can be surveyed in a day, week, or month.
• 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
• Reliable vehicle is required to travel to project site (4WD not necessary).

* As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check.

Physical Requirements
Working Conditions:

• This job operates in an outdoor or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• This job requires project site visits which are based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• This job may require working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
• This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others. Speaking, hearing and listening are required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proposed Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 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.

Perks of Being a Dudekian
At Dudek we will provide you with a competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work-life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage, to the discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance.

We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog friendly offices! To honor our key value of well-being, Dudek provides generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees. If you're tired of an overly bureaucratic decision-making process and want to be part of a work culture that puts its employees first, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian.

*As-needed and part-time employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan, sick leave, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). As-needed and part-time employees have the option of additional benefits like medical benefits and ESOP participation provided they meet minimum hours worked during the 12-month look back measurement period. Speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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