Seniority Level
Mid-Level
Employment Type
Full-time
UltraSystems Environmental (UltraSystems), headquartered in Irvine, CA is seeking Biological Monitors with a minimum of 4 - 6 years of work experience in the biological resources field. The Biological Monitors will assist other in-house team members, and support various infrastructure projects for both public and private clients.
Each monitor reports directly to Lead Biologist on inquiries relating to biological resources. The biological monitor prepares daily logs, weekly summaries, and prepares monthly compliance reports. During initial site construction project construction, the biological monitor will be in the field approximately 100% of the time.
Qualification: As required, the biological monitor must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences, zoology, botany, ecology, or a closely related field;
- Three years experience in field biology or current certification of a nationally recognized biological society, such as The Ecological Society of America or The Wildlife Society;
- At least 4 years of field experience with biological resources found in or near the project area.
The biological monitor shall perform the following during any site mobilization, ground disturbance, grading, construction, operation, and closure activities:
1. Advise the supervising construction and operations engineer on the implementation of the biological resources Conditions of Certification;
2. Be available to supervise or conduct mitigation, monitoring, and other biological resources compliance efforts, particularly in areas requiring avoidance or containing sensitive biological resources, such as special status species or their habitat;
3. Clearly mark sensitive biological resource areas and inspect these areas at appropriate intervals for compliance with regulatory terms and conditions;
4. Inspect active construction areas where animals may have become trapped prior to construction commencing each day. At the end of the day, inspect for the installation of structures that prevent entrapment or allow escape during periods of construction inactivity. Periodically inspect areas with high vehicle activity for animals in harms way;
5. Notify the project owner and the CPM of any non-compliance with any biological resources Condition of Certification;
6. Respond directly to inquiries of the CPM regarding biological resource issues;
7. The biological monitor is also required to assist or be consulted in the development of the Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP), and may perform training; and
Employees must be able to work 5 days a week, up to 10 hrs./per day, if required.
Skills: CEQA/NEPA, Data Collection, Wetlands, Environmental Permitting, Impact Assessment, Construction, Biological Monitoring, Technical Competence
Compensation: The salary range for this position will vary depending on level of education and experience. In addition to competitive salaries, UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. offers a complete benefits package.
To apply: please submit a letter of interest, resumé, along with a list of three references with contact information.
UltraSystems Environmental is a Woman-owned business and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer encouraging people of all races, genders, and ages, as well as veterans, to apply.
www.ultrasystems.com
No phone calls please.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
Experience:
- field biology: 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
