Environmental Lead Monitor - Bakersfield, CA

• Provide in-field mentorship to field staff to ensure consistency and compliance with client expectations, evaluate quality of staff performance, and address any performance concerns.
• Serve as primary point of contact between field staff and the client, including, but not limited to, escalating issues related to safety, environmental compliance, and contract-mandated notifications.
• Follow procedural guidance to resolve issues that arise and provide clarification of resource project requirements.
• Assist with field work such as pre-construction resource surveys and construction monitoring, including the preparation of associated reporting.
• Provide desktop support by synthesizing data from multiple sources, updating databases and spreadsheets, and sending email communications.
• Professionally communicate (written and verbal) with Stantec staff and managers, clients, subconsultants and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Stantec staff, subconsultants, and client staff to complete work assignments according to standard workflow processes.
• Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective, safe, and efficient manner.
• Maintain Stantec’s high standard of safety, quality control, and quality assurance.
• Regular day travel (field visits) will be required within southern California.
  
   

Your Capabilities and Credentials

 

• 2 years of experience conducting monitoring, surveys, reporting, or permitting in Southern California.
• Knowledge and familiarity with environmental resource data gathering and collection using GPS and GIS tools.
• Strong attention to detail, and excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Adept at handling complex and challenging interactions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented setting.
• Demonstrate good judgement as to when to elevate potential issues to team leads/managers.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.
• Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.), and Google
  
   

Earth.

 

• Ability to learn new software systems (training will be provided).
• Willingness to work outside of typical business hours when needed.
• Candidates must pass client background check to access online systems (upon employment).
• Comply with all Stantec and client policies including those related to safety, anti-harassment, and drug use.
• Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
• Familiarity with utilities O&M work is preferred.
  
   

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology or related field.