• Environmental Auditor/Biologist

    Harris & Associates (Fresno, CA)


    Harris is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada and Washington with a staff of over 250 employee-owners. We focus on serving clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets.

     

    If you're a driven professional looking for a collaborative environment, work that makes a difference, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.

     

    We are hiring a Environmental Auditor/Biologist for the $1.6 billion High Speed Rail project that is constructing the first high-speed rail system in our nation. Harris & Associates and PGH Wong are the joint-venture team working for the California High Speed Rail Authority to deliver the first 29-mile segment of this historic project—which has become a model for success across the United States.

    Responsibilities

    Works under direction of the Environmental Manager and the Deputy Project Biologist:

    + Primarily focus will be executing environmental audits and associated environmental compliance projects/tasks.

    + Prepare and participate in environmental compliance audits.

    + Ability to develop environmental compliance plans.

    + Provide mentoring, guidance and coaching to new or less experienced staff.

    + Maintain effective client relationships.

    + Conduct projects within scope, budget, quality criteria and schedule

    + Provide regulatory interpretation of environmental laws and regulations.

    + Maintain knowledge of current and emerging federal and state environmental regulatory requirements.

    + Support the Senior level biologist and Permitting Specialist in regulatory permit application materials.

    Qualifications:

    + A minimum of 4 years of experience conducting environmental regulatory compliance audit fieldwork or a BA/BS in an applicable environmental field.

    + Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    + Working knowledge of applicable regulatory environmental regulations

    + Field/survey experience.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

    + ArcGIS program and have experience developing GIS resource/permit maps a plus.

    + Construction auditing or monitoring experience a plus.

    + Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record

     

    Compensation & Benefits

     

    The hourly rate for this position ranges from $28-35/hr. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

    In addition to base salary, we also offer:

    + Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + ESOP

    + 401K Match

    + PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!

    + Health & Well-Being Allowance

    + Tuition reimbursement

     

    Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

     

    Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

     

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