Location(s): Merced CA Practice/Department: Compliance Internal Title: As-Needed Field Technician Work Environment: Field Work Compensation: $42.75-52.25/hourly*
How Youll Make an Impact We are seeking an As-needed Biological Compliance Monitor with experience in the Central Valley specifically with San Joaquin Kit Fox (SJKF)California tiger salamander (CTS) and/or California red-legged frog (CRLF)to join our Environmental Compliance team. This position will be based out of our Bakersfield office.
Duties and Responsibilities
Pre-activity Surveys for covered species including SJKFCTS CRLF
Wildlife exclusion fencing inspections for other covered species
Excavations of potential covered species burrows
Coordination with construction staff to understand upcoming construction activities
Monitor construction activities within covered species habitat
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in environmental science or other related field
3-4 years experience construction monitoring
Surveyed and monitored for SJKF CTS and/or CRLF previously on at least one project
Recorded observations of specified covered species
Must possess a valid drivers license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment
Preferred Qualifications
Previously approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Region 4 as a SJKF and/or CTS Designated Biologist (DB)
Handling and relocation experience of CTS and CRLF
Compensation:$42.75-52.25/hourly* *Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individuals related experience education certifications skills and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.
Working Conditions: Environment
This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones printers etc.
This job may also require occasional project site visits based outdoors which can include excessive noise uneven walking surfaces extreme weather and moving vehicles and equipment.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:
Working on a computer sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
Employees must be capable of bending squatting climbing ladders and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in a team lift (two or more employees).
Attending meetings both in person and virtually and speaking on the phone with peers clients etc.
Specific vision abilities including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
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