Natural Resources Monitor - Tucson Sector

Mahalo for your interest in this role Please see the full position description below and click Start Your Application when ready Compensation & Benefits Hourly pay: 3200 per hour Daily per diem provided for meals and incidentals: 6800 including weekends Lodging is provided during the entire field assignment Truck for driving on project area Best in class benefits program including medical dental and vision insurance 401k program with employer match Paid vacation and sick leave Employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible work environment Critical illness coverage Accident insurance Identity theft coverage Pet insurance Location Project Tucson Sector Project Located along the USMexico in Arizona Location Project Located along the USMexico border near Lukeville Arizona This is a full time 40 hours per week plus overtime position on a large scale government project Responsibilities Provide daily environmental field notes with photographs regarding compliance with project best management practicesCollect 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 ContactConduct pre construction surveys for nesting birds state and federally listed plants and wildlife as neededMark off areas for avoidance to protect sensitive resourcesEffectively communicate with a variety of personnel working on the project including construction personnel Government colleagues regulatory agencies or stakeholders and others Requirements BS in biological sciences or related fieldPrevious environmental monitoring at construction sites work required two yearsBe 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 yearEffective writtenverbal communication and organizationanalytical skills; experience recordingwriting detailed technical data and reports a plusFamiliarity understanding taxonomy and have good plant identification skills for areas along the US Mexico BorderFamiliarity with environmental monitoring at construction sitesDetail oriented with mechanical aptitude and hands on trouble shootingproblem solving skillsAbility to multi task maintain flexibility travel and work independently as well as with supervisionMust possess a valid drivers license and have a clean driving recordAble to pass a federal background check for this project based assignmentAble to pass a drug test Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement We are an Equal OpportunityVEVRAA 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 We offer a best in class benefits program including medical dental and vision insurance; a 401k 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 We give preference to internal candidates If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration #J-18808-Ljbffr Career Opportunities