Biological Monitor

EC Source•Spring Valley, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biological Monitor will support and report directly to the project Environmental Manager. The Biological Monitor will coordinate with on-site construction personnel and other environmental staff. As a Biological Monitor they will ensure overall environmental compliance monitoring is upheld in accordance with project rules and regulations. Responsibilities could include; developing or implementing mitigation plans, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measurement Plans (SPCC), and other environmental compliance related documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related discipline required
Must have a valid driver’s license
Strong organizational and document management skills
Ability to multitask and maintain effectiveness with multiple priorities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to read and understand permits and authorizations to effectively enforce them
Professional attitude
Detail-oriented and high attention to accuracy
Solid mathematical skills
Comfortable working in a field-based position
Demonstrated written and verbal skills
Strong computer skills and a significant understanding of Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth, and others
Adaptable to changing work conditions. Ability to plan and prioritize workload
Comfortable working around heavy equipment and active construction
Ability to work flexible hours & open to extensive travel throughout Nevada
Reliable and punctual

Nice To Haves

1-5 years professional experience in the environmental compliance and/or construction fields
Strong understanding of applicable environmental laws, environmental best management practices, field construction practices, employee environmental training, and working with local, state and federal land management agencies
Experience working with plants and wildlife in Nevada
Experience monitoring transmission line construction
Experience working with sensitive avian species
Strong botanical knowledge
40-hour HAZWOPER
CISEC or CESSWI Stormwater Certification
OSHA 10 Certification

Responsibilities

Participates in pre- during- and post-construction monitoring and development
Works with construction management and government agencies to ensure comprehensive environmental compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and Project specific permit conditions throughout all phases of transmission line construction.
Completes pre-construction surveys within the project right-of-way and surrounding areas.
Provides environmental orientation to personnel.
Monitors the Project area for species of concern.
Conducts botanical monitoring and management.
Inspects, evaluates, and amends project best management practices (BMP’s) in accordance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and contractual requirements.
Participates in daily and weekly look-ahead meetings.
Prepares and maintains daily and/or weekly reports.
Performs daily and weekly field inspections to identify areas of potential risk related to permit requirements.
Reads and understands all Project permits and authorizations in order to effectively enforce them and ensures they are executed as required.
Strictly adheres to Owner's environmental policies and procedures.
Assists in inspection of activities for compliance with all environmental laws and regulations, including right-of-way grant/special-use authorization, POD, permits and landowner agreements.
Identifies sensitive resources and areas of concern prior to construction activities and coordinates with construction crews.
Identifies/documents potential environmental concerns/non-compliances and reports concerns to Environmental Manager
Participates in daily tailboard discussions and leads Site Specific Environmental Review discussions with field personnel.
Serves as technical resource to construction personnel to explain environmental regulations and how they are applied to specific situations.
Verifies construction work areas, access roads, and features are properly marked and flagged prior to initiation of work.
Utilizes computers, tablets and GPS units to perform data collection and analysis for the project
Serves as field POC for third-party field monitors.
Identifies, documents and oversees corrective actions to resolve noncompliance issues.
Inspects erosion control measures to ensure functionality and communicates erosion control maintenance requirements to BMP Crew Foreman.
Inspects and documents reclamation and revegetation activities.
Maintains good communications with the Owner's Construction Inspection team, the EC Source Environmental Inspectors, third party environmental personnel, and work crews.
Attends and participates in meetings with field personnel and construction personnel.
Ensures the installation flagging, and signage per project requirements to delineate environmental sensitive areas
Builds and distributes environmental supplies to construction personnel or along the ROW, such as, spill kits.