Environmental Compliance Monitoring & Biological Oversight

A designated biologist will be engaged to provide comprehensive environmental compliance monitoring and biological oversight for construction activities in Palmdale, ensuring strict adherence to the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act and the California Environmental Quality Act. The biologist’s responsibilities include establishing and enforcing no-work buffers around Western Joshua Trees, conducting pre-construction and ongoing surveys to identify and protect existing populations, and implementing mitigation measures to prevent harm to protected vegetation. Continuous on-site supervision will be required throughout all phases of construction to verify compliance with regulatory requirements and to respond promptly to any potential violations or ecological threats. The position is structured under a subcontract for environmental services, classified under NAICS code 541620, and is administered by Los Angeles County through its California-based environmental office. The work is tied to a specific project identified in the CEQA network with the identifier 2011081042, and all activities must align with state-mandated environmental protections. The biologist must maintain detailed records, communicate findings to relevant stakeholders, and ensure all documentation supports legal and regulatory compliance, particularly in sensitive habitats where Western Joshua Trees are protected under state law.