General Description

The Natural Resource Monitors will be full-time, hourly employees providing construction monitoring and natural resource survey support for projects in Arizona near the US/Mexico border.  The project is located starting south of Buenos Aires National Refuge (in Pima County, AZ) and ending east at the Arizona/New Mexico in (Cochise County, AZ) state line. The Natural Resource Monitors must be knowledgeable of the southwest border region and qualified to identify sensitive natural resources, perform nest surveys during bird nesting season, and mark any areas for avoidance or buffer zones.  

Compensation:           $30-35/hour (plus overtime pay, full company benefits, and use of company vehicle)
Start Date:                   Anticipated – March 2026
Duration:                     Anticipated - 24 months

Specific Responsibilities

The Natural Resource Monitors will conduct natural resource surveys, present environmental awareness training, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations including the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and project-specific environmental obligations. Minor relocation activities of plant resources may be necessary. 

The Natural Resource Monitors will provide daily Natural Resource Monitoring Reports. On a daily basis, the Natural Resource Monitors will provide Daily Natural Resource Monitoring Summary Reports inclusive of daily weather conditions, construction activities, monitoring activities, information about sensitive resource information and environmental compliance infractions, location (GPS coordinates, GIS file and Maps), and photographs.

Monitoring will occur at specific days/times to be determined through close coordination with the project team. Monitoring and survey work could occur up to 10-hour per workday for up to 6 days per week.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S degree in an environmental field. Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of two years of project experience providing construction monitoring support in the southwest border region within the field of environmental compliance, biological, and/or natural resources 
• Positive references from industry or government for previous monitoring duties must be provided
• Familiarly with the project area or similar environs and knowledge of habitat and wildlife species (common, special status, endangered, threatened, etc.) near the project area
• Familiar with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123
•  Ability to pass a background check and obtain government security clearance
• Valid US Driver's License
• Valid State Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number