Natural Resources Monitor

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DAWSON is seeking an experienced Environmental Monitor to join our conservation and planning team for a dedicated project located along the U.S./Mexico International Border. DAWSON is seeking an environmental monitor with biological/ecological experience in the following locations:

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.

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.

Requirements

• 2 years of environmental monitoring experience
• 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 drivers 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay -$30.00/hour overtime is available if required.
• Daily per diem provided for meals and incidentals GSA rates
• Lodging is provided during the field assignment GSA
• 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.

Salary - $30.00 Per Hour

Contingent upon contract award

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a 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.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration.

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