Biologist / Environmental Scientist

Company Overview: Ayuda Companies is a successful small, women-owned, business providingexpertiseand innovation across the environmental, restoration, and compliance service sectors nationwide. We offervery competitivepay and an excellent benefits package that includes company-supplemented medical, dental, and vison insurance, 401k with company matching, company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, company paid life insurance coverage, and generous paid time off. Ayuda's success is due to our commitment to our valued employees, establishinglasting partnerships, and providing innovative, high-quality services. We conduct our business ethically, honestly and with integrity in everything we do. Weleverageour multi-disciplinary strength tobenefitourclientsand we communicate, collaborate, and execute together as a team. Ayuda has a team of technical specialists available toassistin training and back-office support for this position. Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

The position combines technical natural resources expertise with a willingness to contribute to multidisciplinary projects. The Biologist / Environmental Scientist will work closely with cultural resource managers, environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, chemists, and industrial hygienists. The ideal candidate must be willing to cross train to support various tasks including cultural resource studies, air quality and noise analyses, asbestos inspections, lead inspections, mold abatement, and groundwater monitoring. It is anticipated that the majority of work will be local to Colorado, but travel may be required for certain projects (up to 20%).Experience, Education and Skills Required/Preferred: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Studies, or similar field is required At least 1 year of Natural Resource experience is required Ability to obtain and maintain access and clearance for DoD Installations is required Excellent written and verbal communication is required Familiarity with the following regulations is preferred: Endangered Species Act (ESA); Clean Water Act (CWA); Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA); NEPA; Migratory Bird Treaty Act; Bald and Golden Eagle Protection ActExperience in habitat conservation, mitigation, and remediation preferredExperience with Resource Management Plans, ESAs, EAs, EISs, and Categorical Exclusions is preferredExperience in wetland delineation and permitting is preferred Knowledge of Western United States flora and fauna is preferredExperience navigating regulatory environments, particularly those of the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Federal Highway Administration, Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and municipal and county governments, is preferredExperience in GIS and CAD are preferredHAZWOPER 40-hour certification is preferred Direct Reports None. Not a supervisory role. xhyhwjd TravelUp to 20% outside of Colorado. Salary Range (Commensurate with experience)$56,000/year - $75,000/year