As-Needed Senior Biologist - California, United States - Dudek

Description

Who We Are
Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that help public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities' built and natural infrastructure. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024.
As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek's culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. We seek creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders' interest to help clients achieve project goals.
We encourage collaboration, sustainability, and innovation.

At Dudek, we abide by shared values:
Trust: We trust each other to use good judgment.
Respect: We act professionally and treat each other fairly.
Teamwork: We come together, share openly, and apply diverse perspectives.
Fun: We take our work ourselves.
Well-Being: We care about each other's health, safety, and total wellness.
Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work.

Learn more about our culture.

About The Job
Dudek is seeking senior-level professionals to provide as-needed biological surveys and environmental construction compliance services. This position will be based at project sites within Southern California and with potential opportunities located throughout all of California. Candidate would have demonstrated expertise in a specific environmental resource area including but not limited to biological and aquatic resources,

Learn more about the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are
To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with accountability, collaboration, flexibility while being a resourceful and independent thinker. We look for curious, solution-focused people who can adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we encourage innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the below):

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal Dudek staff, construction personnel and regulatory personnel to develop solutions while implementing permit conditions.
• Work with construction crews and environmental resource leads to document compliance levels related to environmental regulations.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of environmental exclusion fencing, wildlife fencing, sediment and erosion control devices and material and waste management.
• Record and take notes of any observations on a Dudek platform to be used for reporting purposes.
• Follow all Dudek and construction site safety protocols.
• Ability to travel to Project sites located in southern and central California.
• Comfortable with hiking long distances in potentially inclement weather/heat and rough terrain.
• Posses a high level of attention to detail and ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, or other related field; AND a minimum of 8-10 years demonstrated field experience in biological resource management and surveying.
• Must have the ability to be insured to drive a vehicle and/or current auto-insurance.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

* As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Possess sound judgement and able to "think-on-your-feet".
• Self-motivated with an interest to learn and grow as a project team.
• High level of understanding of current environmental regulations.
• Possess a valid USFWS 10(a)1(A) permit to conduct protocol surveys for species throughout California, including but not limited to: least Bell's vireo, California gnatcatcher, southwestern willow flycatcher and other federally listed species within California.
• Consulting and/or research experience working with raptor species in North America, with at least 5 years of experience with Golden Eagle in San Diego County.
• Experience serving on technical review panels, advisory groups, or similar expert role.
• Has expertise and experience identifying common and rare plant species and/or using dichotomous keys to identify plants.

Physical Requirements
Working Conditions:

• This job requires project site visits which are based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone or in person with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others. Speaking, hearing and listening are required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proposed Salary Range: $40-$85 hourly*
*Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual's related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

Perks of Being a Dudekian
At Dudek we will provide you with a competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage, to the discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance.
We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog friendly offices To honor our key value of well-being, Dudek provides generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees. If you're tired of an overly bureaucratic decision-making process and want to be part of a work culture that puts its employees first, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian.
*As-needed and part-time employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan, sick leave, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). As-needed and part-time employees have the option of additional benefits like medical benefits and ESOP participation provided they meet minimum hours worked during the 12-month look back measurement period. Speak with your recruiter to learn more.
Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the U.S. and require U.S. work authorization.