As-Needed Environmental Compliance Monitor and Designated Biologist for BUOW - Central Valley, CA

Dudek•Bakersfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dudek is seeking a mid to senior level biologist who can qualify as a designated biologist for burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) to provide environmental construction and biological resource monitoring services on current construction projects. This position will be based at a project site located in the Fresno area of Central Valley California and the workload is variable. This position is anticipated to be year round for at least the next year, with the potential for other Projects in the area. Candidate would have demonstrated experience in Central Valley biological resources including special-status wildlife species, rare plants, and aquatic resources.

Requirements

Minimum of a BA/BS degree in environmental science, environmental studies, biology or other related field OR at least 3 years of field experience in construction compliance monitoring
Ability to complete construction surveys and focused resource surveys
Must have access to a reliable vehicle.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.
Protocol level surveys, monitoring, pre-construction surveys, or handling permits for special status listed species including: Burrowing Owl
Must demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of environmental regulations
Highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with an interest to learn and grow as a project team

Nice To Haves

Protocol level burrowing owl surveys using the 2012 CDFW staff report protocol.
Burrow Mapping on digital media (phone/ipad).
Burrowing owl monitoring experience at various life stages.
Construction Monitoring under another California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for any species.
Burrow Avoidance (buffer installation with support of construction team).
Documented experience of excavation of BUOW burrows under a CDFW approved Burrowing Owl Passive Relocation Plan.
Burrow Blocking, including one way door passive relocation, note that this must have been completed under an ITP or under an approved Passive Relocation Plan.
Writing of BUOW Plans and Reports (BUOW mortality reduction Plan, Burrow Replacement Plan, Survey reporting).
Additional experience in storm water, hazardous materials, air emissions, or noise monitoring is preferred.
California red-legged frog
San Joaquin kit fox
California tiger salamander
Burrowing owl
Large listed branchiopods
Permits from California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) (SCP or MOU) for Crotch’s bumble bee or foothill yellow-legged frog.
Species survey or monitoring experience with Crotch’s bumble bee, foothill yellow-legged frog, western pond turtle, giant garter snake, Swainson’s hawk and/or any state or federally listed species.
Experienced with GPS/GIS mobile applications (ArcField Maps, ESRI, ArcMap)
Experience with Survey123
Preferred experience working at least 3 years in the Northern CA area in biological resources.
Previous approvals from CDFW and/or USFWS as a project approved biological monitor or designated biologist.
Certifications in sediment and erosion control
Certifications in dust monitoring
Proficient in noise monitoring
Qualified biologist to survey and monitor for special-status wildlife and plant species.

Responsibilities

Work with construction crews and project managers to document compliance levels related to associated project environmental permits.
Complete construction surveys and focused resource surveys.
Oversee the installation and maintenance of environmental exclusion fencing, wildlife fencing, and material and waste management.
Familiarity with construction operations and equipment.
Ability to identify heavy equipment and describe practices occurring at a job site.
Ability to work collaboratively with construction personnel and project managers to develop solutions while implementing permit conditions
Record and take notes of any observations on a Dudek platform to be used for reporting purposes
Managing personal workload weekly and communicating with project managers and project field schedulers availability for field work.
Follow all Dudek and construction site safety protocols