Biological Compliance Monitor (CRLF experience)

Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI Consultants is seeking multiple biological compliance monitors based out of our Rancho Cordova and/or Oakland offices to assist with compliance monitoring on a variety of projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position requires experience in biological compliance monitoring in the Bay Area, specifically in conducting biological pre-construction surveys, clearance surveys, compliance monitoring, and reporting. Projects will involve monitoring construction crews and conducting species-specific surveys. Experience with California red-legged frog surveys and handling is required, and experience with San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat, nesting birds, and/or roosting bats is preferred. Applicants should live within a 1-hour driving radius of Cupertino.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Understand permit conditions and other technical documents and implement onsite.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with mitigation measures, permit conditions, and environmental regulations.
• Complete daily survey and monitoring logs.
• Effectively and proactively communicate with construction crews, project personnel, and agency staff.
• Present worker environmental awareness training to crews of up to 20 personnel.
• A typical workday consists of an 8- to 12-hour day with a 30-minute lunch, two ten-minute breaks, and may include irregular hours (20-55 hours per week) and start/end times, in accordance with project requirements.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in botany, wildlife, biological sciences, environmental sciences, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience conducting construction compliance monitoring.
• At least 2 years of experience conducting field surveys and/or compliance monitoring for special-status wildlife, nesting birds, and/or roosting bats that occur in the Bay Area.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating habitat suitability and identifying special-status wildlife species of the Bay Area.
• Experience in identifying, handling, and relocating various life stages of California red-legged frog, including:
• Ability to identify California red-legged frogs by calls of adult males;
• Thirty hours of experience conducting three protocol-level surveys for California red-legged frog including capture by hand, dip net, or seine. Survey experience must be acquired in at least two different aquatic features. At least one California red-legged frog must be detected for a survey to contribute positive hours, but up to 4 hours of protocol surveys with negative results may count towards the 30-hour requirement. USFWS-approved red-legged frog workshops may count towards the 30-hour requirement, including up to 4 hours of field experience from introductory workshops and all hours of field experience from advanced workshops, if approved by USFWS.
• Basic abilities in identifying general native and non-native plant and animal species.
• Basic understanding of state and federal laws regarding the protection of sensitive species and habitats.
• Excellent organization and communication skills and experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer experience including Microsoft Office software.
• Valid Driver's License and clean DMV record.
• Compliance with company safety protocols and procedures.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Standard First Aid and CPR training.
• Mine Safety and Health Administration Part 46 Training (24 hours).
• Demonstrated experience being a CDFW and/or USFWS qualified biologist for Bay Area species or previously approved by CDFW and/or USFWS for compliance monitoring.
• Experience conducting field surveys and/or compliance monitoring at various locations in northern California and completing associated documentation.
• Experience conducting impact analyses, wetland delineations, environmental permitting and/or similar activities is a plus.
• Prior technical writing experience (e.g., survey results memos, annual biological reports, etc.) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of relevant environmental statutes and regulations (e.g., CEQA, NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Fish and Game Code) and associated permits is preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS Field Maps, CNDDB, and/or Wildnote is a plus.
  
  

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With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

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GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Pay Range For This Position: $28.00 – $45.00/hour
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available
• And More…
  
  

Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands

Sedentary

Light

X

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

1-2 hours

Standing

6-8 hours

Walking

3-5 hours

Climbing

0-1 hours

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

0-30 pounds

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

Carrying objects

6-8 hours

Push/pull

0-1 hour

Twisting

1-2 hours

Bending

2-3 hours

Reaching forward

1-3 hours

Reaching overhead

0-1 hour

Squat/kneel/crawl

2-4 hours

Wrist position deviation

1-2 hours

Pinching/fine motor skills

2-3 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

1-2 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

1-2 hours

Talk or hear

6-8 hours

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

Other (exposure Risks)

Usual workday hours:

X

8

X

10

12

Other work hours

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