Water/Riparian Resource Specialists (Field Based)

ERM is hiring Water/Riparian Resource Specialists throughout Los Angeles County and Riverside County, CA.

Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a challenging and changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project.  The role of a Water/Riparian Resource Specialist applies knowledge of wetland, surface waters, and riparian resources and regulations throughout Southern California.

 The Water/Riparian Resource Specialist will serve as a liaison between the management team and the construction contractor to facilitate compliance with environmental mitigation measures and permit conditions.

The Water/Riparian Resource Specialist must maintain flexibility in variable shift schedules.

They must also be willing to respond to “on-call” assignments, as needed.

This is a full-time (30+ hours/week), limited-term role for a duration of 1 year, renewable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Field assessments to identify the potential for tree trimming/removal to effect riparian areas and surface waters.


* Provide suggestions back to coordination team on mitigation measures to protect water/wetland/riparian resources.


* Monitoring of active tree work to ensure compliance measures are implemented


* Issue non-compliance events, maintain records of compliance activities, and provide daily and weekly reports.


* Coordinate and communicate with construction staff and management.


* Electronic data collection.


* Daily reporting.


* Other duties as assigned or required.


* Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelor’s in environmental studies or related field.


* Prior experience as a riparian/waters field delineator or field tech.


* Pacific Fisher Monitoring experience is a plus.


* Knowledge of water resource-related regulations (state and federal).


* Work locations are often secluded and requires bio to work independently.


* Familiarity working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and consultants.


* Ability to maintain professional relationships with diverse groups including field staff, contractors, and clients.


* Must have a strong attention to detail in documentation of work.


* Must have strong organizational and communication skills.


* Desire to work in the field for extended period and maintain a positive attitude.


* Willingness and ability to travel with overnight stays possible.


* Flexible availability for “on-call” work and extended hours dependent on project needs.


* Demonstrated independent and effective problem solving and decision-making skills.


* Possess a valid driver’s license.


* Fluency in English and Spanish highly preferred.

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