Natural Resources Monitor - Tucson Sector

dawsonohana; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Voluntary benefits: critical illness,;

Job summary

The project near Lukeville, Arizona, seeks a full-time environmental monitor for a large government assignment. You will document BMP compliance, collect field data, and support species surveys on site.

Candidates should hold a BS in biological sciences and have at least two years' experience in environmental monitoring, with strong communication and field safety skills. A valid license is required.

Qualifications

• BS in biological sciences or related field.
• Two years environmental monitoring at construction sites experience.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather and traverse varied terrain.
• Strong written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring at construction sites.
• Detail-oriented with mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily environmental field notes with photographs documenting BMP compliance.
• Collect project-related data and support surveys for listed species.
• Conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and state/federal plants and wildlife.
• Mark off areas to protect sensitive resources.
• Communicate effectively with project personnel, government, regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

BS 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.

• Tucson Sector - Project Located along the US/Mexico in 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:

Project Located along the US/Mexico border near Lukeville, 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 weekday 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.

We are 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.

We offer 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.

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