Who We Are Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that help public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities’ built and natural infrastructure. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024. As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. We seek creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders’ interest to help clients achieve project goals. We encourage collaboration, sustainability, and innovation. At Dudek, we abide by shared values: Trust:   We trust each other to use good judgment. Respect:   We act professionally and treat each other fairly. Teamwork:   We come together, share openly, and apply diverse perspectives. Fun:   We take our work seriously…not ourselves. Well-Being :  We care about each other’s health, safety, and total wellness. Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work. We empower our employee-owners to invest in our local communities and themselves through initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work!  Our cultural programs include: + DuGreen: Our sustainability initiative, which works to improve our environmental footprint + DuGood: Our philanthropic initiative, which seeks to support the communities in which we live and work through fundraising challenges, office-based giving and opportunity to take a paid volunteer day each year. + eDUcate: Our educational outreach program where we aim to foster interest in our work and careers in the environmental and engineering field by participating in educational events in our communities. + DuWell: Our wellness initiative, aimed at providing education on wellness, benefit resources, and preventive care   At Dudek, we recognize that different perspectives, inclusivity, trust and belonging build a stronger culture and add value to our firm. Dudek's Employee Resource (ERGs) operate as diversity champions within Dudek and create a safe space for underrepresented employees and their allies to support, collaborate, network, and brainstorm ways to make Dudek’s work community more inclusive. We proudly support our 4 Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s): + Women at Dudek + Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) community + Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) employees + Disabled employees (all disabilities, seen / unseen) Learn more about our culture. (https://dudek.com/our-firm/our-culture/) About The Job Dudek is seeking senior-level professionals to provide as-needed biological surveys and habitat assessments. This position will be based at project sites within California. Candidate would have demonstrated expertise in a specific environmental resource area including but not limited to biological and aquatic resources. Learn more about the projects (https://dudek.com/all-projects/) you will have the opportunity to shape. Duties and Responsibilities:  + Ability to work collaboratively with internal Dudek staff, construction personnel and regulatory personnel to develop solutions while implementing permit conditions. + Coordinate, and assist with as needed, field surveys and habitat assessments for special-status aquatic species; + Assist with preparation of, and provide senior review of, biological impact analysis and technical reports and documents; + Work with Dudek project managers in identifying potential biological issues associated with various projects; + Coordinate with clients and resource agency staff on an as-needed basis. + Record and take notes of any observations on a Dudek platform to be used for reporting purposes. + Follow all Dudek and construction site safety protocols. + Ability to travel to Project sites located throughout California. + Comfortable with hiking long distances in potentially inclement weather/heat and rough terrain. + Posses a high level of attention to detail and ability to work independently and as a part of a team. + Strong oral and written communication skills. Minimum Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, or other related field; AND a minimum of 8-10 years demonstrated field experience in biological resource management and surveying. + Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment. * As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check. Preferred Qualifications + Highly organized with the ability to multi-task. + Possess sound judgement and able to “think-on-your-feet”. + Self-motivated with an interest to learn and grow as a project team. + High level of understanding of current State and federal regulations including both state and federal endangered species acts and CEQA. + Possess a valid USFWS 10(a)1(A) permit or equivalent experience to conduct protocol surveys for species throughout California, including but not limited to least Bell’s vireo, California gnatcatcher, southwestern willow flycatcher, California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, branchiopods, and other federally listed species within California. + Possess appropriate approvals from California Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct surveys (either a Scientific Collecting Permit or Memorandum of Understanding depending on species). + Expertise with the habitat requirements of aquatic reptiles, amphibians, and fish species within the greater northern and central California regions, with particular focus on those considered of special-status by state and federal resource agencies. + Expertise with aquatic species survey protocols, including appropriate state and federal permits to survey and sample various sensitive aquatic species. + Expertise and experience identifying common and rare plant species and/or using dichotomous keys to identify plants. Physical Requirements Working Conditions: + This job may require project site visits which are based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. + This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone or in person with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others. Speaking, hearing and listening are required. + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. + Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Proposed Salary Range: $40-$85 hourly* *Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Perks of Being a Dudekian At Dudek we will provide you with a competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage, to the discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance. We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog friendly offices! To honor our key value of well-being, Dudek provides generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees. If you’re tired of an overly bureaucratic decision-making process and want to be part of a work culture that puts its employees first, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian. As-needed and part-time employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan, sick leave, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). As-needed and part-time employees have the option of additional benefits like medical benefits and ESOP participation provided they meet minimum hours worked during the 12-month look back measurement period.   Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the U.S. and require U.S. work authorization.   Powered by JazzHR