Environmental Compliance Field Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Perform fieldwork in Humboldt County, California.

• Execute surveys for biological resources under the supervision of a project manager or field supervisor.

• Oversee environmentally sensitive areas during both preconstruction and construction phases.

• Collaborate with construction teams and environmental resource leaders to document compliance with environmental regulations.

• Record observations and take notes using a Dudek platform and electronic devices (smartphone/tablet) for reporting purposes.

• Adhere to all Dudek and construction site safety protocols.

• Engage with clients, representatives from government agencies, members of the public, and others while on-site.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, or a related field OR a minimum of 2 years of field experience in construction compliance monitoring and/or surveying.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with effective time management abilities.

• Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing weather and survey conditions in the field, understanding that this may impact the number of hours surveyed daily, weekly, or monthly.

• A strong work ethic, positive demeanor, and self-motivation, with a desire to learn and develop.

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and/or the capability to be insured to operate a vehicle.

• A reliable vehicle is necessary for traveling to project sites (4WD is not required).

• Knowledge of environmental regulations.

• Qualified biologist skilled in surveying and monitoring special-status wildlife and plant species.

• Previous approvals from CDFW and/or USFWS as a project-approved biological monitor or designated biologist.

• Experienced in construction monitoring and inspection.

• Competent in conducting nesting bird surveys.

• Skilled in noise monitoring.

• Proficient in third-party oversight monitoring.

• Certifications in sediment and erosion control.

• Experience in conducting hazardous materials inspections.

• Familiarity with GPS/GIS mobile applications (ArcField Maps, ESRI, ArcMap).

• Experience with Survey123.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan

• Sick leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)