Field Biologist-Part time

Field with up to 20% office work
Compensation: $42.00-68.00/hourly*
Dudeks journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern Californias water and wastewater agencies.
Today we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our employees are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues such as the transition to renewable energy infrastructure hardening and repair environmental protection and community resilience.
Learn more about our award-winning culture the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.
Dudek is seeking field biologists and botanists to provide as-needed field support for projects in Oregon and Washington. This position will provide biologists with 6 years of experience to support a variety of projects in the Pacific Northwest including projects related to utility infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy generation and storage. Strong candidates will have extensive outdoor experience particularly through agencies volunteering or graduate schoolwork. Candidates with strong writing skills and a desire to assist with reporting will be given the chance to do so.

Conduct site assessments surveys and habitat evaluations for common and special-status plant and wildlife species and map vegetation communities
Follow all Dudek and project site safety protocols
Hike long distances in potentially inclement weather heat and rough terrain
Bachelors degree in biology environmental science or other related field; OR a minimum of 1-3 years demonstrated field experience in biological resource management and surveying
Must possess a valid drivers license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment
2-6 years of experience in environmental field settings in Oregon and Washington

• Understanding of and familiarity with environmental regulations and permits
• Experience executing species-specific survey protocols e.g. marbled murrelet western toad northern spotted owl northwestern pond turtle.
• Professional Wetland Scientists (PWS) or Wetland Professionals in Training (WPIT) are preferred.

Compensation: $42.00-68.00/hourly*
* This job operates in a remote-based environment and this role primarily uses field equipment. Standard office equipment such as computers phones printers etc. This job requires outdoor project site visits which can include dense brush and brambles excessive noise uneven walking surfaces extreme weather and moving vehicles and equipment.
Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudeks operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment hiring training promotion transfer compensation benefits discipline layoff recall and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudeks commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.
* 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.