Natural Resources Monitor

dawsonohana; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking an Environmental Monitor for a large-scale government project along the U.S./Mexico border. This full-time field role requires safety-minded individuals with biology background and construction-site monitoring experience.

Responsibilities include daily field notes, data collection, pre-construction surveys, and clear communication with diverse teams. Candidates must be able to work in adverse weather and pass background checks and drug testing.

Qualifications

• 2 years of environmental monitoring experience.
• BS in biological sciences or related field.
• Experience monitoring at construction sites.
• Willing to work in inclement weather and rugged terrain.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily environmental field notes with photographs.
• Collect project-related data and document best practices/non-compliance.
• Conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and listed plants/wildlife.
• Communicate effectively with construction personnel, government, regulators, and stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

GPS usage

Field documentation

Education

BS in biological sciences or related field

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

Salary: $30 per hour

LAUKOA is seeking an experienced Environmental Monitor to join our conservation and planning team for a dedicated project located along the U.S./Mexico International Border. LAUKOA is seeking an environmental monitor with biological/ecological experience in the following locations:

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.

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.
• Effectively communicate with a variety of personnel working on the project, including construction personnel, Government, colleagues, regulatory agencies or stakeholders, and others.

Requirements

• 2 years of environmental monitoring experience
• BS in biological sciences or related field.
• Previous environmental monitoring at construction sites work required.
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay -$30.00/hour, overtime is available if required.
• Daily per diem provided for meals and incidentals, GSA rates
• Lodging is provided during the field assignment GSA
• 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.

Contingent upon award.

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.