Natural Resources Environmental Monitor

Tierra Right of Way Services is seeking experienced Natural Resources Environmental Monitors to join our team for a dedicated project located along the U.S./Mexico International Border in near El Centro, California.  

The project is a full-time, up to 2-year long opportunity that consists of providing daily environmental field notes and photographs focusing on construction activity compliance with project best management practices, and collecting project-related data supporting surveys for listed species and preconstruction clearances. 

Candidates shall be motivated, self-starters, safety-oriented, and have previous experience working as a natural resources monitor in the southwest desert and be familiar with documenting detailed environmental and project information in electronic format.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. 

Essential Functions and Requirements:

• Candidates must be on-site daily and take daily environmental field notes and photographs using project best management practices; 
• Collect project-related data, including supporting surveys for listed species; surveying out in front of construction; 
• Document potential environmental best management practices non-compliance and reporting to Tierra Right of Way Services leadership; 
• Conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds, state and federally listed plants and wildlife, as needed.
• Safety -
• Effectively communicate with personnel working on the project, including but not limited to, government and construction personnel, colleagues, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to be in the field every weekday for an extended period with breaks from alternate staff.
  • Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently as well as with supervision.
• Familiarity with taxonomy and plant identification in the southwest desert.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of management and staff
• Ability to work as a team player
• Attention to organization, detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual. 
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
• Experience driving off road and with a 4x4
• Experience with Field Maps and Survey 123 or similar data collection software
• Experience with email, MS Office Suite

Mental and Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Individuals hired must have the ability to walk up to several miles per day, ability to carry water, personal supplies, and PPE.

Travel:

This position requires frequent overnight travel and extended stays. 

Work Environment:

This position requires work in remote areas and frequent exposure to outdoor elements, wildlife, rough terrain, and extreme temperatures. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, environmental sciences or related field.
• Previous environmental monitoring experience in and around active construction.
• Project experience in the Southwest border region within the field of environmental compliance, biological and/or natural resources.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have a reliable form of transportation.
• Ability to pass a government background check and drug test if required.

Preferred Qualifications:

•     Master’s degree in biological, environmental sciences or related field.

• Two years of project experience supporting Government projects in the Southwest border region within the field of environmental compliance, biological and/or natural resources.
• Detail-oriented with mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.

Salary : $27 - $32