As-Needed Mid Level Biologist Compliance Monitor - Florida

Dudek • Hialeah, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking an As-Needed, mid-high-level (5-10 year experience) Biologist to join our Florida biological resources teams in conducting field surveys and assessments for presence/absence of wildlife and wetlands. The job may also entail excavating holes for assistance with bucket trapping, as well as hand excavations of potential tortoise burrows. The biologist may also be asked to transport tortoises to and from the survey area to approved tortoise recipient sites. Project work can occur throughout Florida and may include consecutive days of travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, or related natural resources field
• 5-10 years’ experience with environmental consulting, natural resource planning and management or related field
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.
• Familiarity with and/or interest in learning Florida wetland types and systems (freshwater and tidal), and state and federal regulatory permitting processes including working with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protections, and Water Management Districts
• Able to identify Florida special status wildlife species and state and federal regulatory permitting processes including working with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission

Nice To Haves

• Be an FWC approved gopher tortoise agent
• Experience with or an interest in learning construction monitoring and worker environmental awareness training
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently and strong written and oral communication skills is essential
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in challenging terrain and weather conditions as necessary

Responsibilities

• Compiling available research data and evaluating applicability to specific project sites
• Vegetation mapping and habitat characterization
• General habitat assessments and surveys for plant and wildlife species
• Wetland delineations
• Work as a member of our team in the preparation of technical reports and studies including biological constraints analyses, wetland delineation reports, wetland permit applications, focused survey reports, threatened and endangered species permitting documentation, and biological resources technical reports.
• Assembly and synthesis of data related to biological issues and impact assessment
• Coordination with internal staff and sub-consultants preparing technical reports
• Coordination with technical staff in document preparation, map and exhibit preparation, editing and production and distribution tasks

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees