Seasonal Environmental Compliance Monitor

Rincon Consultants, Inc. Published: October 20, 2017
Location
Skill Level
Mid Level
Job Type
Freelance / Limited Contract
Categories
Natural Resources/ Restoration / Scientific
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Description

~ Rincon Consultants, Inc. is a highly qualified professional consulting firm comprised of environmental scientists, geologists, biologists, planners, soil scientists, wetland scientists, GIS professionals, LEED accredited professionals, and visual information specialists.~

We provide a wide range of services in environmental impact assessment, urban planning, soil and groundwater assessment & remediation, and biological resources, focusing on California's unique and challenging regulatory and policy environment.

Recognized as a "Best Places to Work" in 2015, we invest in our employees through competitive salaries, benefits and incentive programs designed to further the professional development of each employee in line with the firm's business goals and needs.

Position Overview

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking to hire seasonal staff, local to Ventura, Santa Barbara, or Los Angeles County, to assist with biological and environmental compliance monitoring for large and small utility and transportation projects throughout California.

Responsibilities

  • The primary responsibilities for this position include monitoring and reporting regulatory compliance conditions for a range of issues: terrestrial and aquatic biological resources, tree resources, water quality, noise, air quality (fugitive dust), BMPs, mitigation and restoration success, and erosion control
  • This position serves as a liaison between Rincon, our clients, contractors, and relevant agencies to ensure projects are compliant with conditions of approval
  • This position requires the ability to perform extensive fieldwork on potentially difficult terrain and during adverse weather conditions, often independently, and may require occasional extended travel
  • The ideal candidate will be based out of Ventura, Santa Barbara, or Los Angeles County

Qualifications

  • Minimum B.S. in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or another related field (candidates with the equivalent in knowledge and experience may also be considered)
  • General knowledge and experience conducting nesting bird surveys, general wildlife pre-construction surveys, and identifying plants and wildlife of California
  • Map reading and field survey techniques
  • HAZWOPER certification or willingness to become certified
  • Highly motivated with excellent documentation skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Familiarity with the California Storm Water Quality Handbooks and Construction Site Best Management Practice Manual
  • Detail oriented; resourceful; strong time management skills; ability to work independently in the field
  • Minimum qualification - Successfully conducted construction  monitoring on utility/transportation projects (for at least 2 years total)

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