Natural Resources Monitor - Laredo TX

LAUKOA; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Employer-paid life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking a field-based Environmental Monitor for the Laredo Sector, Texas. The role focuses on documenting environmental compliance, conducting pre-construction surveys, and collecting data with GPS and tablets on a large government project.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in biological sciences, has 2+ years of field monitoring experience, and can work daily in varying weather conditions while communicating clearly with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• BS in biological sciences or related field.
• Two years' environmental monitoring at construction sites experience preferred.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather and in the field every weekday for one year.
• Effective written/verbal communication; ability to document technical data and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily environmental field notes with photographs documenting compliance with project best management practices.
• Collect project-related data, including surveys for listed species; document non-compliance and report 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.
• Communicate effectively with construction personnel, Government, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.

Skills

Effective written/verbal communication

Organization

Analytical skills

GPS familiarity

Tablets familiarity

Education

BS in biological sciences

Tools

GPS devices

Tablets

Job description

LAUKOA brings together a diverse portfolio of companies delivering mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations. From environmental stewardship and infrastructure support to technology, operations, maintenance, and construction services, we help clients accomplish their goals through expertise, innovation, and trusted partnerships. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, we are committed to delivering results that strengthen organizations, communities, and future generations.

Whether you’re building critical infrastructure in Greenland, supporting federal health programs in Florida, or protecting ecosystems in the Pacific, LAUKOA brings together people who care about what they do.

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• 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.
• Laredo Sector - Project Located along the US/Mexico in Laredo Texas

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:

Laredo Texas Sector, Project Located along the US/Mexico border in Laredo.

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.