Job description

About us

Ruth Villalobos & Associates, Inc. (RVA) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, as a woman-owned small business. RVA brings over 200 combined years of experience in the CEQA, NEPA, Permitting Compliance and Engineering arena. RVA is highly respected and recognized in the Federal, State, Regional/Local and private industry for providing high quality, professional Water Resources Planning, Environmental, and Regulatory Permitting Services.

Ruth Villalobos & Associates, Inc. (RVA) is a fast growing, woman-owned Small Business (WOSB) that provides a full range of professional environmental services. RVA is highly respected and recognized as a leader in the industry for enviornmental planning, natural resources and regulatory permitting services with emphasis on transportation, flood control & stormwater management, capital improvement, land development and maintenance projects.

RVA has an amazing dynamic environmental program with a diversity of projects in both the private and public sectors. Visit our website http:/rvacorp.com

RVA is seeking a highly motivated Field Biologist to join our team to conduct construction monitoring and environmental compliance throughout the southern California region. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring construction activities, completing reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory permits and other environmental commitments for projects. Construction monitoring is a seasonal position from February to November. During the off-season, there will be work for other in-office related project tasks. This position is great for someone looking to grow their career.

Key Responsibilities

a) Conduct construction monitoring to ensure compliance with regulatory permits and associated laws protecting biological resources.

b) Understanding and interpreting regulatory permit conditions in Section 401 Certifications (Regional Water Quality Control Board), Section 404 Nationwide Verifications (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), and Section 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreements (California Department of Fish and Wildlife) for projects.

c) Understanding of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and ability to research project compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and policies.

d) Communicate and collaborate with project managers, construction crews, and regulatory agencies.

e) Maintain accurate and detailed field notes, data sheets, and other project-related documentation of site conditions.

f) Prepare daily compliance monitoring reports.

g) Proactive approach towards project commitments and quality.

h) Participate in office meetings and, if necessary, with clients.

i) Strong organizational management and communication skills.

j) Strong writing skills.

k) Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and Adobe Acrobat Pro applications..

Minimum Requirements:

a) Bachelor of Science/Art’s Degree in natural science, biology, botany, wildlife management, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience is required.

b) At least 1-3 years of field experience in southern California and familiar with CEQA and/or NEPA. Prior experience in environmental consulting is desirable.

c) Willingness to travel on a regular basis to project sites.

d) Visit http://rvacorp.com and be able to demonstrate general knowledge in relevant service areas offered by RVA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ontario, CA 91764: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Wildlife Biology: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

gatheringourvoice.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, gatheringourvoice.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, gatheringourvoice.org is the ideal place to find your next job.