Natural Resource Monitor - Yuma Sector

dawsonohana; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking a field-based Environmental Monitor in Yuma, AZ for a government project. The role focuses on documenting environmental compliance, collecting data, and supporting surveys for listed species in a large construction setting.

Candidates should have a BS in biological sciences, 2+ years of field monitoring experience, and be able to work in extreme conditions while traveling weekly. A clean driving record and background/drug checks are required.

Qualifications

• BS in biological sciences or related field.
• Two years of environmental monitoring at construction sites.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather and in the field every weekday for a year.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily environmental field notes with photos documenting compliance with project BMPs.
• Collect project-related data and support surveys for listed species.
• Conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and protected plants/wildlife as needed.
• Mark areas for avoidance to protect sensitive resources.
• Communicate effectively with construction personnel, government, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.

Skills

Biological monitoring

Environmental fieldwork

Data collection

GPS/tablets

Report writing

Travel flexibility

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Tools

GPS

Tablets

Job description

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay Per Hour - $32.00 per hour
• Daily per diem provided for meals and incidentals ($68.00), including weekends.
• Lodging is provided during the entire field assignment.
• Truck for driving on project area.
• Best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

• Yuma Sector - Project Located along the US/Mexico in Yuma, Arizona

This is a full-time (40-hours per week plus overtime) position on a large-scale government project. The ideal candidate will be motivated, be a self-starter, be safety oriented, and hold previous experience working as a biological monitor at a construction Site. Candidates should be comfortable working around heavy equipment, be able to work independently, have a clean driving record, be able to pass a background check, and be familiar using GPS and tablets to document detailed environmental and project information.

Location

Yuma Sector, Project Located along the US/Mexico border in Yuma, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily environmental field notes with photographs regarding compliance with project best management practices.
• Collect project-related data, which may include supporting surveys for listed species; surveying out in front of construction, document potential environmental best management practices non-compliance and reporting to Government Point of Contact.
• Conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds, state and federally listed plants and wildlife, as needed.
• Mark off areas for avoidance to protect sensitive resources.
• Effectively communicate with a variety of personnel working on the project, including construction personnel, Government, colleagues, regulatory agencies or stakeholders, and others.

Requirements

• BS in biological sciences or related field.
• Previous environmental monitoring at construction sites work required (two years)
• Be willing to work in inclement weather conditions (extreme heat, rain, or cold) and possibly traverse steep terrain in some locations. Candidates must be able to work independently. The position may be flexible in that it can vary in intensity throughout the year but does require the successful candidate to be in the field every week-day for one year.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
• Familiarity understanding taxonomy and have good plant identification skills for areas along the U.S. Mexico Border.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring at construction sites.
• Detail-oriented with mechanical aptitude and hands-on trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently as well as with supervision.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.
• Able to pass a federal background check for this project-based assignment
• Able to pass a drug test.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.