Environmental Monitor

Join the 'Ohana • Yuma, AZ

12d • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

DAWSON is seeking several experienced Environmental Monitors to join our conservation and planning team for a dedicated project located along the U.S./Mexico International Border. DAWSON is seeking multiple environmental monitors with biological/ecological experience in the following locations: Yuma Sector, Project Located along the US/Mexico border east of the Colorado River in Yuma, 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.

Requirements

• BS in biological sciences or related field.
• Previous environmental monitoring at construction sites work required.
• 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

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.
• Effectively communicate with a variety of personnel working on the project, including construction personnel, Government, colleagues, regulatory agencies or stakeholders, and others.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level