What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biologist I position at Dudek?
Who We Are
Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that helps public and private clients achieve compliance, practicality, and innovation through our project work. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2021.
As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. Our work communities are designed to encourage collaboration, sustainability, and connectivity with the surrounding communities.
We invest in our Employees and communities through various initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work! Dudek makes it a priority to DuGood by giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and offer Dudekians the opportunity to take a paid volunteer day each year. Our experts are encouraged to eDUcate school groups about planning, engineering, and preserving the natural and built environments. We promote environmental sustainability through our DuGreen initiative by working to improve our environmental footprint. We also DuWell to educate our associates on their health and wellness. And our Du Something Fun team brings everyone at Dudek together to balance our hard work with exciting activities.
At Dudek, we understand the best problem solving happens when diverse viewpoints and experiences are shared. We recognize that different perspectives, inclusivity, and trust build a stronger culture and add value to our firm. We celebrate our differences and strive to make meaningful progress toward becoming a more diverse company.
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About The Job
Dudek is currently seeking a Biologist I to join our biological resources team in Southern California. Project work will occur throughout Southern California, with periodic work in Northern California or other locations. Overnight and out of region travel may be necessary. In addition to in-field and project site work, this position will include a combination of virtual and in office obligations based out of our Santa Cruz/Oakland offices.
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Who You Are
To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with freedom and accountability. We value collaborative, resourceful, and independent thinkers. We look for curious, solution-focused people who are able to adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we support your creative approaches to solve problems
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting a variety field surveys and assessments
- Assisting with the preparation of biological reports and biological resource sections of environmental documents,
- Assisting with resource agency permitting efforts.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or related natural resources field,
- Experience with common and special-status species throughout California and the West Coast of the United States,
- Must have a minimum of two years professional experience working in the environmental consulting, land use planning and/or resource/regulatory agency sector. Substantial academic research, or biology focused extra circular involvement maybe considered in lieu of two full years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with the ecology in different regions of California,
- Ability to conduct fieldwork in challenging terrain and weather conditions,
- Attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong written and oral communication skills.
- Project and task management skills: general logistics, budgeting, scheduling, team management, and client and stakeholder communication.
Perks of Being a Dudekian
Not only will Dudek provide you with a competitive salary, but we also strive to create an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from your typical medical, dental, and vision coverage to the opportunity to share in Dudek’s success through 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! Since we encourage our colleagues to take time off when needed, Dudek also provides a generous vacation package. If you’re tired of an overly structured environment and decision-making process to get your job done, Dudek is a place where your ideas are heard and your initiative is rewarded. Speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian.
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.
Protecting the health and safety of our communities is our highest priority. Please note that due to the federal government’s recent Executive Order for federal contractors, Dudek has adopted a policy requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions/accommodations based on medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations. In addition, a number of Dudek’s clients have similarly issued requirements that any personnel working on their projects must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
