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You will perform compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, surveys, and technical support services in relation to biological resources (i.e., special-status plants and animals). You could also write reports, develop plans, and implement steps to move projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner. Extensive Desert Tortoise monitoring is a preferred requirement for this position. Ideally, candidates will have worked on a project that had Desert Tortoise monitoring per United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) requirements. This includes working as an authorized USFWS Desert Tortoise Biologist or working for an USFWS Desert Tortoise Biologist.
Coordinate the natural environment component of projects and programs.
Support project managers undertaking fiber optic, transmission, renewable energy, oil and gas, transportation, and other development projects.
Assist and/or lead field work tasks, as needed, such as Desert Tortoise pre-project surveys, breeding/nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, species at risk surveys, and construction biological monitoring (i.e., Desert Tortoise clearance surveys).
Be able to use Federal, State, and/or Bureau of Land Management (BLM) protocols for species surveys (i.e., burrowing owl, golden eagle, and Desert Tortoise). Experience working with Desert Tortoise is a requirement for this position.
Independent field work is expected, but field work can also include participation in team-focused efforts.
Plan, prepare and review technical reports or portions of larger environmental assessments.
Prepare daily monitoring and/or field reports.
Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory requirements, wildlife and vegetation assessment methodologies and best practices.
Travel to project sites is required. Your Capabilities and Credentials
Experience in conducting Desert Tortoise natural resource surveys per USFWS protocols (USFWS 2019a, USFWS 2019b) and applicable construction monitoring.
Solid skills in technical writing.
Observing and developing skills in communications and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia, as well as non-technical communication to the public.
Able to work in remote locations safely and follow proper safety protocols.
Proficient in policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training, leads by example, and applies these policies and procedures as appropriate to their work.
Able to build strong relationships with key clients with respect to their technical area and the broader business objectives in their regions.
Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.
Drives collaborative efforts within the Business Center and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality and appropriately scoped technical work.
Excellent driving record and valid driver’s license required.
At least two to five (2-5) years of experience successfully participating in technical aspects of small to medium large projects.
Proficient in MS Office applications.
Proficient in GIS applications such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, and/or Field Maps.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or related field.
Minimum two to five (2-5) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.
Minimum two (2) in direct, project-related Desert Tortoise monitoring and surveys.
Preferred experience as an USFWS Authorized Desert Tortoise Biologist.
Professional designation (Biology or R.P. Biology) preferred.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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