ESA is seeking for variable part-time (on-call) environmental compliance specialists with 0-5 years of experience and interest in the environmental field. You will be working at the project site, in support of our Anderson Dam Tunnel Project construction compliance work. You must live within 30 miles of Morgan Hill, CA for on-site projects and work well in a team in a company where leadership, collaboration, delivery, and the desire to learn and grow are highly valued. Mileage expenses to and from the project site will be reimbursed up to 30 miles of job site. No overnight extended stays are anticipated, but subject to change with project requirements as needed. Who You Are You enjoy outside work and can walk long distances carrying equipment; and are able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds . You are confident and comfortable working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. You must be willing and able to work long, irregular hours, including but not limited to weekends and holidays. You must be able to: walk long distances, bend, stoop, at times carry up to 40 pounds, load and transport equipment and gear, crawl through dense brush and other obstacles, and walk carrying a shoulder bag. May work on construction sites in close proximity to heavy equipment. This is an on-call position; preference given to candidates who can be available at least 2 days a week on average. Schedules are posted a month in advance and confirmed the week prior to accommodate time off needs. Minimum Requirements: Associate's degree or equivalent combination of relevant, college-level coursework in environmental science or related field, and applied experience. Able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds. Valid driver's license and experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road (i.e., on unpaved paths). Your own transportation to and from the project site. Mileage expenses to and from the project site will be reimbursed. Able to pass federal and state background checks for project-based assignments. Must be willing and able to work long, irregular hours, including but not limited to weekends and holidays. Able to work with all staff levels and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to effectively read & write, with excellent verbal communication skills. You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 50 pounds . You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments, fields, arid lands, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some night and/or weekend work may be required. What You Will Do for ESA Under the supervision of a team leader, you will participate in air quality and other types of construction compliance monitoring tasks, and complete daily reporting tasks; you will work near heavy equipment; you may operate company-owned vehicles. The position requires work that is varied in nature, including physical outdoor work in remote, rural and/or urban settings and occasional indoor desk-based work. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, extensive fieldwork and site visits in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments, fields, arid lands, and along stream banks and other types of water bodies. May be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Indoor work may include, but may not be limited to, regularly sitting or standing at a desk for long periods of time and completing end-of-day data sheets and operating other office equipment. Upon completion of our training process, your responsibilities will include: Collect and contribute data for construction compliance documentation. Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with ESA team members, construction crews, consultant partners, project personnel, and project management staff. Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary groups to solve project and team challenges. Safely work on a construction site around heavy equipment. Safely operate field equipment including sampling equipment, GPS units, tablets/smartphones, and job-specific equipment. Maintain written daily monitoring and inspection logs, including utilizing electronic data collection applications. Apply basic mathematical skills for reporting calculations. Apply best judgment to troubleshoot equipment and document your decisions. Driving 4WD vehicles off-road (i.e., on unpaved paths), including company-owned vehicles. Complete assignment(s) to the best of their ability and consistent with the Project Safety Plan. All ESA employee-owners are expected to be: self-aware, self-motivated, and respectful and empathetic toward others. Employee-owners must accept responsibility for their actions, constructively give and receive feedback and work collaboratively with a team mentality. What's Special About Our Biology Team Our Biology Team includes biologists, restoration ecologists, permitting specialists, conservation biologists, and environmental scientists that provide expertise for many municipalities throughout California. Our work matters because it helps communities shape a positive future for their citizens in balance with conserving our state's sensitive natural resources. We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration. We encourage you to read about some of the exciting projects we have recently completed. What's Special About ESA Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places. You are eligible to participate in ESA's sick leave program. You may be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax-deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans. Who We Are We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients. In accordance with ESA's duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies. ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOEM/V/F/D) J-18808-Ljbffr