Ornithologist - Northwest District

Requisition ID: 108559Job Level: Entry LevelDepartment: EnvironmentalMarket: TransportationEmployment Type: Full TimePosition Overview Kiewit is looking for individuals who can make a profound impact on our company culture every day.Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.District Overview Kiewit’s Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.  We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hard working individuals with a passion for construction who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty! Our current opportunities are spread across the entire west coast including Alaska and Hawaii.Location This position will be on-site at our construction project at the Salton Sea (60 miles south east of Palm Springs).Responsibilities Document bird migration Perform nesting bird field surveys    Review and interpret environmental specifications and drawings Understand state and local regulations and review requirements Prepare site specific plans and submit required reports Provide input to work plans and participate in meetings Communicate with field crews to ensure understanding of project environmental requirementsQualifications Bachelor's or Associate degree in geology or demonstrated experience showing ability to document bird migration/conduct field surveys         1 year experience monitoring in the state or geologic province of the specific project    Burrowing Owl, Raptor, Yuma Clapper Rail and California Black Rail experience is a huge plusWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Company: Kiewit