As-Needed Environmental Compliance Monitor - New Mexico

Overview

Location(s): New Mexico
Practice/Department: Emerging Regions
Work Environment: Field
Compensation: $25.00-45.00/hourly*

Position Overview

Who You Are
As an employee you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
How You’ll Make An Impact
We are seeking entry- and mid-level professionals to conduct stormwater inspections and environmental construction compliance monitoring in NM.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Compiling available research data and evaluating applicability to specific project sites
• Vegetation mapping and habitat characterization
• General environmental inspections for compliance with applicable rules and regulations
• Construction monitoring
• Work as a member of our team in the preparation of technical reports and studies including biological constraints analyses, wetland delineation reports, wetland permit applications, focused survey reports, threatened and endangered species permitting documentation, and biological resources technical reports.
• This includes working individually and as part of a team on the following:
• Assembly and synthesis of data related to biological issues and impact assessment
• Cordination with internal staff and sub-consultants preparing technical reports
• Cordination with technical staff in document preparation, map and exhibit preparation, editing and production and distribution tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, or related natural resources field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in performing environmental inspections, or a willingness to learn
• Background and/or coursework in environmental field methods or biological science
• Able to hike in harsh desert conditions for many days at a time
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in performing stormwater inspections
• Background and/or coursework in environmental field Stormwater inspection experience in NM

Physical Requirements

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting
• Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in a team lift (two or more employees)
• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the 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