As-Needed Biologist Compliance Monitor - Central Valley, CA

• Protocol level burrowing owl surveys using the 2012 CDFW staff report protocol.
• Burrow Mapping on digital media (phone/ipad).
• Burrowing owl monitoring experience at various life stages.
• Construction Monitoring under another California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for any species.
• Burrow Avoidance (buffer installation with support of construction team).
• Documented experience of excavation of BUOW burrows under a CDFW approved Burrowing Owl Passive Relocation Plan.
• Burrow Blocking, including one way door passive relocation, note that this must have been completed under an ITP or under an approved Passive Relocation Plan.
• Writing of BUOW Plans and Reports (BUOW mortality reduction Plan, Burrow Replacement Plan, Survey reporting).

• Work with construction crews and project managers to document compliance levels related to associated project environmental permits.
• Complete construction surveys and focused resource surveys.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of environmental exclusion fencing, wildlife fencing, and material and waste management.
• Familiarity with construction operations and equipment. Ability to identify heavy equipment and describe practices occurring at a job site.
• Ability to work collaboratively with construction personnel and project managers to develop solutions while implementing permit conditions
• Record and take notes of any observations on a Dudek platform to be used for reporting purposes
• Managing personal workload weekly and communicating with project managers and project field schedulers availability for field work.
• Follow all Dudek and construction site safety protocols

• Minimum of a BA/BS degree in environmental science, environmental studies, biology or other related field OR at least 3 years of field experience in construction compliance monitoring
• Ability to complete construction surveys and focused resource surveys
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle. Company owned pool vehicles available, if necessary, on a first come first serve basis.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

• Burrowing Owl

• California red-legged frog
• San Joaquin kit fox
• California tiger salamander
• Burrowing owl
• Large listed branchiopods

• Permits from California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) (SCP or MOU) for Crotch’s bumble bee or foothill yellow-legged frog.
• Species survey or monitoring experience with Crotch’s bumble bee, foothill yellow-legged frog, western pond turtle, giant garter snake, Swainson’s hawk and/or any state or federally listed species.
• Experienced with GPS/GIS mobile applications (ArcField Maps, ESRI, ArcMap)
• Experience with Survey123
• Preferred experience working at least 3 years in the Northern CA area in biological resources.
• Previous approvals from CDFW and/or USFWS as a project approved biological monitor or designated biologist.
• Must demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of environmental regulations
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with an interest to learn and grow as a project team
• Certifications in sediment and erosion control
• Certifications in dust monitoring
• Proficient in noise monitoring
• Qualified biologist to survey and monitor for special-status wildlife and plant species.

• 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.

• 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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