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General Description
The Biological Monitor will be a full-time, hourly employee providing construction monitoring and natural resources survey support for a project in San Diego, California near the US/Mexico border. The Biological Monitor must be knowledgeable of the southwest border region and qualified to identify sensitive natural resources, perform nest surveys during bird nesting season, and mark any areas for avoidance or buffer zones.  

Compensation:           $30-35/hour (plus overtime pay, full company benefits, and use of company vehicle)
Start Date:                   Anticipated – 21 October 2025

Duration:                     Anticipated - 24 months

Specific Responsibilities
The Biological Monitor will conduct natural resources surveys, present environmental awareness training, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations including the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and project-specific environmental obligations. Minor relocation activities of plant resources may be necessary. 

The Biological Monitor will provide daily Natural Resource Monitoring Reports. On a weekly basis, the Biological Monitor will provide Weekly Natural Resource Monitoring Summary Reports inclusive of the daily reports and providing information about sensitive resource information, location (GPS coordinates, GIS file and Maps), and photographs.

Monitoring will occur at specific days/times to be determined through close coordination with the project team. Monitoring and survey work could occur up to 10-hour per workday for up to 6 days per week.

·         B.A. or B.S degree in an environmental field. Master’s Degree preferred
·         Minimum of two years of project experience providing construction monitoring support in the southwest border region within the field of environmental compliance, 
          biological, and/or natural resources 
·         Positive references from industry or government for previous monitoring duties must be provided
·         Familiarly with the project area or similar environs and knowledge of habitat and wildlife species (common, special status, endangered, threatened, etc.) near the 
           project area 
·         Possess a smartphone and/or smart tablet and be capable of completing digital datasheets and using ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123
·         Ability to pass a background check and obtain government security clearance
·         Valid US Driver's License
·         Valid State Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number