Field Biologist-Part time

Practice/Department: Biology
Field
Compensation: $24.00 - $50.00/hourly*
Dudek's journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California's 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.
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Dudek is seeking early-career to mid-level professionals to provide as-needed biological surveys. This position will be based at project sites within California. The Candidate would have demonstrated expertise in a specific environmental resource area including but not limited to surveying for biological and aquatic resources and environmental monitoring.
Work collaboratively with other Dudek staff and subconsultants to conduct field studies/surveys, including but not limited to the following:

General botanical surveys and inventories
Focused surveys and/or habitat assessments for special-status plant and wildlife species
Aquatic resource delineations pursuant to federal and state requirements to support regulatory permit applications

Record and take notes of any observations on a Dudek electronic platform to be used for reporting purposes.
Follow all Dudek and project site safety protocols.
Travel to Project sites located throughout California.
Hike long distances in potentially inclement weather/heat and rough terrain.
Bachelor's 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 driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment
Self-motivated with an interest in learning and growing as a project team.
Understanding of and familiarity with environmental regulations and permits.
Scientific Collecting Permit from California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Agency-Qualified biologist to survey and monitor for special-status wildlife and plant species, including for nesting birds.
Experience executing species-specific survey protocols.
Compensation: $24.00-$50.00/hourly*
*This job operates in an outdoor or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
This job requires 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.

~ Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
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*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.