As-Neede Senior Biologist/Planner

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.

Learn more about our culture.

About the Job

Dudek is currently seeking an as-needed senior-level Biologist to join our biological resources team. The successful candidate will assist our team in reviewing documents to assure consistency with Los Angeles County’s ordinances and plans.

This individual may also assist with CEQA document review. Project work can be done remotely.

Who You Are

To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with accountability, collaboration, flexibility while being a resourceful and independent thinker.

We look for curious, solution-focused people who can adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we encourage innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and / or draft biological resource sections for CEQA documents, evaluate potential environmental impacts and develop mitigation measures and provide quality assurance reviews.
• Review client comments and prepare a final written analysis to address comments thoroughly.
• Implements environmental programs such as mitigation monitoring programs and construction monitoring programs.
• Verify survey data using resource databases.
• Assess scope of environmental damage and research historical conditions
• Provide recommendations to client based on local context and applicable state and local regulations to reduce impacts to biological resources.
• Identify California flora to species and subspecies or variety.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or related natural resources field
• Understanding of regulatory permitting processes in California for aquatic resources and special-status species
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with and experience using MS Office Suite
• 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

• Master’s degree
• College coursework and / or a degree with wildlife identification, botanical, natural resources, or conservation, etc emphasis
• Proficiency in environmental planning and understanding of local environmental review processes
• Basic project management skills (budgeting, scope development, scheduling)

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions :

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• This job requires occasional project site visits-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 working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
• This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.

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 Pay Range : $65 - $85 / Hour*

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) pla, 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.

Speak with your recruiter to learn more.

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.

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