Natural Resources Monitor - Tucson Sector

LAUKOA; Arizona; On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking a Natural Resources Monitor for the Tucson sector on a full-time project near Lukeville, AZ. You will perform daily environmental notes, collect data, and conduct pre-construction surveys for species and plants while ensuring compliance with BMPs and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a BS in biological sciences, at least two years of field monitoring, and the ability to work independently in challenging conditions, with travel as needed and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• BS in biological sciences or related field.
• Two years of environmental monitoring at construction sites.
• Willing to work in inclement weather and traverse steep terrain.
• Must be in the field every weekday for one year.
• Strong written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.
• Ability to identify flora and fauna along the U.S.-Mexico border.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Able to pass a federal background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily environmental field notes with photographs regarding compliance with project best management practices.
• Collect data and surveys for listed species; document non-compliance and report to Government Point of Contact.
• Conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and federally listed plants and wildlife.
• Mark off areas for avoidance to protect sensitive resources.
• Communicate effectively with construction personnel, Government, regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

GPS & tablets

Communication skills

Independent work

Driving

Education

BS in biological sciences

Tools

GPS device

Field 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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Natural Resources Monitor - Tucson Sector

• 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 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.

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.