Who We Are

　　Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that helps public and private clients achieve compliance, practicality, and innovation through our project work. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2023.

　　As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. Our work communities are designed to encourage collaboration, sustainability, and connectivity within the communities we live and work.

　　We invest in our Employees and communities through various initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work! Dudek makes it a priority to DuGood by giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and offer Dudekians the opportunity to take a paid volunteer day each year. Our experts are encouraged to eDUcate school groups about planning, engineering, and preserving the natural and built environments. We promote environmental sustainability through our DuGreen initiative by working to improve our environmental footprint. We also DuWell to educate our associates on their health and wellness. And our Du Something Fun team brings everyone at Dudek together to balance our hard work with exciting activities.

　　At Dudek, we understand the best problem solving happens when diverse viewpoints and experiences are shared. We recognize that different perspectives, inclusivity, and trust build a stronger culture and add value to our firm. We celebrate our differences and strive to make meaningful progress toward becoming a more diverse company.

　　Learn more about our culture. (https://dudek.com/our-firm/our-culture/)

　　About The Job

　　Dudek is currently seeking a full-time entry-level Botanist to join our biological resources team.   The successful candidate will assist our team in conducting a variety of field surveys, primarily focused on botanical resource field assessments and impact evaluations.  This individual may also assist with resource agency permitting.  Project work can occur throughout the state of California. Overnight and out-of-region travel may be necessary.  This position will necessitate in-office and field-based work and may be based out of any of the following offices: Pasadena, San Juan Capistrano, Riverside, La Quinta, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara.

　　Learn more about the projects (https://dudek.com/all-projects/) you will have the opportunity to shape.

　　Who You Are

　　To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with freedom and accountability. We value collaborative, resourceful, and independent thinkers. We look for curious, solution-focused people who are able to adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we support your creative approaches to solve problems.

　　Duties and Responsibilities may include some or all of the below: 

　　Collect detailed field data, work in remote field locations, hike steep slopes over uneven terrain, and work full days in all types of weather

　　Identify California flora to species and subspecies or variety.

　　Conduct/lead field surveys for rare, threatened, and endangered plants

　　Conduct/lead vegetation surveys, invasive plant surveys, and habitat assessments

　　Conduct/lead long-term rare plant and vegetation monitoring

　　Support wildlife-focused survey efforts when needed.

　　Conduct jurisdictional delineations.

　　Organize and schedule needed surveys for the field season

　　Prepare reports summarizing field survey results

　　Prepare written documentation to support environmental permit applications and CEQA/NEPA biological sections

　　Make determinations about the potential for rare plant species to occur in a given area

　　Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates for plant survey work

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Bachelor’s degree in botany, biology, ecology, or related natural resources field.

　　Experience with plant identification using dichotomous keys, such as the Jepson Manual, in California.

　　Attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and strong written and oral communication skills.

　　Strong interest in developing botanical skills throughout California.

　　Willingness to travel for work, including overnight stays in hotels.

　　Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.

　　As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass a pre - employment drug test and background check. Preferred Qualifications

　　College coursework and/or a degree with a botanical emphasis

　　Experience surveying for special-status species (plants) in California

　　Experience conducting long-term monitoring for vegetation communities and/or special-status plants

　　Experience conducting vegetation mapping

　　Experience with field collection applications, such as ESRI Field Maps,Survey123, etc.

　　Familiarity with California wetland types and systems

　　Experience with biological resources impact analyses and mitigation identification/planning

　　Basic project management skills (budgeting, scheduling)

　　Physical Requirements

　　Working Conditions:

　　This job operates in an outdoor or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.

　　This job requires project site visits which are based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment.

　　Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

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　　This job may require working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.

　　This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others. Speaking, hearing and listening are required.

　　Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

　　Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Proposed Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 - $33.00*

　　*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

　　Perks of Being a Dudekian

　　Not only will Dudek provide you with a competitive salary, but we also strive to create an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work – life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from your typical medical, dental, and vision coverage to the opportunity to share in Dudek’s success through discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance. We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog-friendly offices. Since we encourage our colleagues to take time off when needed, Dudek also provides a generous vacation package. If you’re tired of an overly structured environment and decision-making process to get your job done, Dudek is a place where your ideas are heard and your initiative is rewarded.

　　Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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