OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Biological Monitor to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Los Alamos National Lab in Los Alamos, NM.

We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Be on site during construction activities to flag sensitive species and breeding birds for avoidance.
• Maintain compliance with the MBTA by restricting vegetation removal during the peak bird-breeding season (April through September). If construction activities occur during this period, biological monitors will conduct nest checks to ensure that no nesting birds are present. Any nesting birds and associated active nest located will be documented with GPS and flagged by creating a 20 ft buffer around the nest location. This can include ground, cavity, and tree nesters. The nest location itself should not be flagged.
• Will flag off any areas where any sensitive plant species are found during the construction phase to ensure the area is worked around as best as possible. Location will be documented with GPS. If needed, attempts will be made to transplant individual plants outside the area of disturbance. *
• Flag milkweed plants (Asclepias spp.) for avoidance. Milkweed plants would be checked for Monarch eggs and caterpillars during the breeding season before removal or disturbance. Dense milkweed stands will be avoided by a 50-foot buffer. Notice of these activities must be provided to agency and LANL biologists.
• Contact LANL and agency biologists for further review if helicopter is needed due to possible peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) and golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) nests in the general area.
• Ensure that installation of aerial transmission line over the Rio Grande will be completed outside the timeframe of November–December and February–March. These timeframes are the highest migration periods of Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) and other migratory waterfowl through the project area.
• Report any findings of sensitive species and/or nesting bird locations to LANL and agency biologists, including species and GPS location.

Discipline Specific Job Requirements

Sensitive plant species:

• Santa Fe cholla (Cylindropuntia viridiflora)
• Galisteo sand verbena (Abronia bigelovii)
• Todilto stickleaf (Mentzelia todiltoensi)
• Chaco milkvetch (Astragalus micromerius)
• Chama blazing star (Mentzelia conspicua)
• Greene’s milkweed (Asclepias californica greene)
• Tufted sand verbena (Abronia bigelovii)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering or related.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in related areas.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes (including DOE orders)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in a DOE and/or NNSA setting.

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

6 month contract

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.