Biological Compliance Monitor (CRLF experience) (On-Call)

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.

Work Environment: Functional Demands: Sedentary LightXMedium 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 orsmell (taste=never)1-2 hours Talk or hear 6-8 hours Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near VisionXFar VisionXYes NoNot Applicable

Color DiscriminationXSensory Requirements: Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perceptionXHearingXEnvironment

Requirements: Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogensXChemicalXAirborne communicable diseasesXExtreme temperaturesXRadiationXUneven surfaces or elevationsXExtreme noise levelsXDust/particulate matterXOther (exposure risks):Usual workday hours: X8X1012 Other work hours - 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 orsmell (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 - 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 hoursGEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.