Environmental Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Ensure regulatory compliance and technical implementation of conservation, mitigation, and ecosystem monitoring programs. Key Highlights: 1. Environmental operations supervision and compliance 2. Wildlife and flora management 3. Coastal ecosystem monitoring **General Objective:** Ensure regulatory compliance and technical implementation of conservation, mitigation, and ecosystem monitoring programs within the development polygon. **Main Responsibilities:** * Operations Supervision and Compliance * Monitor that all development activities (tourism operations or maintenance) comply with the conditions stipulated in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). * Conduct daily inspection rounds to identify potential negative impacts on the natural environment. * Wildlife and Flora Management * Implement wildlife management protocols (including specimen relocation if necessary) and flora rescue procedures. * Supervise native species nurseries for reforestation and functional landscaping programs. * During nesting season: Coordinate the sea turtle protection program (if applicable) or migratory bird monitoring. * Coastal Ecosystem Monitoring * Water quality control (sampling from swimming pools, wastewater treatment plants, and seawater). * Monitor coastal dune health, preventing erosion and the use of invasive exotic vegetation. * Supervise proper solid waste disposal and hazardous waste management. * Deliver environmental awareness talks to operational staff and * contractors. **Requirements:** * Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Engineering, Marine Ecology, or related fields. * Experience: 1–2 years in environmental supervision of construction projects, waste management, or biological monitoring programs in federal maritime-terrestrial zones (ZOFEMAT). **Key Knowledge Areas:** * Environmental legislation (LGEEPA, National Water Law, NOM-059). * Identification of local flora and fauna (endemic and protected species). * Basic GIS (QGIS or ArcGIS) and GPS handling for field surveys. Salary: $30,000.00 – $31,000.00 per month Benefits: * Transportation allowance or service * Savings fund * Life insurance * Cafeteria service * Free uniforms * Grocery vouchers Workplace: On-site employment