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Natural Resources Biologist
4 months ago
Posting Date
05/14/24
Application Deadline
05/22/24
Pay Range
$54,350 - $93,000 annually
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Transportation
About the Position
Are you a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a busy work environment? Are you adept in understanding and keeping up with the various natural resources compliance regulations? Do you enjoy analyzing and investigating situations and using your skills to ensure compliance? If so, this position is for you
The purpose of this position is to perform work under general supervision of considerable difficulty in the analysis, survey, investigation, documentation, and presentation of natural resources/wildlife biology, as well as in a variety of other environmental areas, and possess a working knowledge in areas such as cultural, and hazardous materials.
About Us
We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.
Proud to Offer- Work with a greater purpose- Tuition reimbursement- Exceptional work-life balance- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts- Employee discounts for goods and services- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1- Learn more at- Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe Require- Two years of work experience working in natural resources biology and/or with environmental regulations and policies, directing or conducting environmental studies, and preparing environmental documents- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Biology, or a related field- An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value- Five years of relevant experience in natural resources biology or related field- Technical certifications or trainings:
- Western Burrowing Owl survey certification-
- Migratory Bird Treaty Act bird/nest survey training-
- Other wildlife species survey training and/or certification-
- Wetlands/Waters of the United States jurisdictional delineation training-
- Knowledge of road construction methods, transportation terminology, reading/interpreting roadway plans- Ability to use a handheld GPS unit- Effective communication, verbal, and writing skills- Public sector experience
Job Contributions- Conduct natural resources/environmental analyses; identify issues; prepare/write technical reports; implement solutions to ensure compliance with statutes, rules, regulations, and policies governing environmental (National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Section 404 Clean Water Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Native Plant Law, Natural Resources, etc.) matters- Provide technical expertise and project support to MCDOT staff, project engineers, and others regarding environmental and natural resources compliance and regulations- Perform natural resources field surveys (i.e., migratory bird nest surveys, western burrowing owl surveys, native plant inventories, etc.) and other environmental surveys/investigations using sound scientific methods- Coordinate agency interests with outside agencies (formal and informal consultations) and provide information to the public and interested parties to help the organization get authorization for construction- Provide technical review of reports- Develop mitigation measures and coordinate timing, precision, accuracy, and execution of project-specific environmental activities- Stay up to date with current technical and non-technical environmental information/rules/regulations; represent MCDOT on committees and planning groups- Develop project scopes and budgets; manage projects; manage consultant work and contracts- Other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions- Exerting up to 20 pounds rarely, less than 20 pounds occasionally; requires walking or standing to a significant degree, sitting for extended periods of timeMachines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and HardwareProtective Equipment Required- Standard PPE (hard hats, safety vest, safety boots, safety glasses) provided by the County
Selection ProcedureMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and
