Natural Resources Monitor

Career Opportunities; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

EAP

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LAUKOA seeks an experienced Environmental Monitor to join our conservation and planning team on a large-scale project along the US–Mexico border. The role is full time (40 hours per week) with overtime potential, requiring field work in varied weather and terrain.

You will document environmental conditions, take field notes with photos, and ensure compliance with best management practices. Responsibilities include pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and listed species, data collection,

Qualifications

• 2 years of environmental monitoring experience.
• BS in biological sciences or related field.
• Experience on construction sites.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and field conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Able to pass background and drug tests.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Familiar with US–Mexico border ecology.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily environmental field notes with photographs regarding compliance with project BMPs.
• Collect project-related data including surveys for listed species and potential environmental non-compliance.
• Conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and listed plants/wildlife as needed.
• Communicate effectively with construction personnel, government colleagues, regulators, and stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Field data collection

GPS usage

Tablet usage

Safety awareness

Education

BS in Biological Sciences

Tools

GPS devices

Tablets

Job description

Mahalo for your interest in this role Please see the full position description below and 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 USMexico International Border LAUKOA is seeking an environmental monitor with biologicalecological 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 practicesCollect 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 ContactConduct pre construction surveys for nesting birds state and federally listed plants and wildlife as neededEffectively 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 experienceBS in biological sciences or related fieldPrevious environmental monitoring at construction sites work requiredBe 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 yearEffective writtenverbal communication and organizationanalytical skills; experience recordingwriting detailed technical data and reports a plusFamiliarity understanding taxonomy and have good plant identification skills for areas along the US Mexico BorderFamiliarity with environmental monitoring at construction sitesDetail oriented with mechanical aptitude and hands on trouble shootingproblem solving skillsAbility to multi task maintain flexibility travel and work independently as well as with supervisionMust possess a valid drivers license and have a clean driving recordAble to pass a federal background check for this project based assignmentAble to pass a drug test

Hourly pay 3000hour overtime is available if requiredDaily per diem provided for meals and incidentals GSA ratesLodging is provided during the field assignment GSABest in class benefits program including medical dental and vision insurance; a 401k 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 moreContingent upon award LAUKOA is an Equal OpportunityVEVRAA 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 401k 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