Biological Field Technician
Biological Field Technician
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Western Ecosystems Technology Inc. (WEST) a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada is looking for a temporary Biological Field Technician near Lancaster California.
WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990 the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients communities and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate committed and highly motivated individuals.
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Key Details:
- Compensation:$24.00 $29.00/hour DOE
- Start date: ASAP
- End date: Approximately June 30 2026 with great potential to extend based on available work and interest of the applicant.
- Location:near Lancaster California
- Housing:If not local (within onehour drive from project) housing allowance up to $1800/month may be available. Must be willing to live in Lancaster or Tehachapi California or within a onehour drive to the facility.
- Additional details:Use of personal vehicle (high clearance with AWD/4WD ideal but not necessary) is strongly preferred (mileagereimbursement at the federal rate will be provided). If a personal vehicle is not available a companyvehicle/rental may be available for use. PPE GPS unit compass camera and range finder (if necessary) will be provided byWEST; howevertechnician must be equipped with their own appropriate field clothing binoculars and safety toe boots(steel or plastic). This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of the duties which maybe associated with this position.
Primary duties involve:
- Conduct biological clearance surveys and construction monitoring prior to and during the construction of a large utilityscale photovoltaic solar facility located near Lancaster CA.
- Field work will require working closely with project construction crews. Employees must demonstrate professionalism in conduct during all work.
- Surveys will include surveys for state and federally sensitive/listed species generally conducted prior to excavation and construction activities.
- Clearing and construction surveys will require long days of continuous walking and close proximity toconstruction crews and other team members. Surveyors may be required to walk in excess of 10 miles per day.
- Candidates must be comfortable with hazards typical of the desert environment including sharpvegetation extreme temperatures venomous snakes and dehydration; and must becomfortable operating 4X4 vehicles in rough terrain.
- Workloads are expected to average 50 hours per week.
- Candidates proficient in electronic data collection (tablet data forms) and data managementpreferred.
- Job duties will require use of compass/phonebased global positioning system (GPS) devices binocularsrange finders and tablets as well as the ability to maintain equipment throughout theseason.
- Technician must have familiarity and experience with desert ecosystems and common species of wildlife encountered in the region (of particular interest are burrowing owl desert tortoise Mohave ground squirrel kit fox American badger Swainsons hawk and nesting birds).
- Experience with preconstruction clearance and construction monitoring is preferred.
- Training will be provided for all Projectspecific topics.
- Technicians will be expected to use good judgment and follow WEST and Project protocols tostay healthy safe and efficient.
These are general descriptions of the functions for these positions and are not inclusive of the duties which may be associated with these positions.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in natural resources wildlife management wildlife biology or equivalentdegree.
- Must be able to get CDFW approval at the Designated Monitor level for burrowing owl desert tortoise and/or Mohave ground squirrel.
- Must be able to work independently and interact professionally and respectfully with projectmanagers biologists technicians clients and landowners.
- Ability to follow protocol is essential.
- Flora and fauna identification skills for species in the region and the ability to use guides and keysfor identification are required.
- Skilled use of GPS units topographic maps compass and other field equipment is required.
- Job requires the person filling this position to be able to appear for work on time; followinstructions from project managers and field supervisors; interact effectively with coworkersand clients; maintain a positive attitude; and accept guidance and constructive criticism.
- Precise and thorough data collection is essential.
Physical Requirements:
- Applicants must be in excellent physical shape as surveys will be conducted in locations wheretemperatures and conditions can be extreme.
- Applicants must be able to hike 10miles/day in all weather conditions (excluding unsafe conditions during which work will be delayed).
After an offer of employment is made the candidate must successfully pass a pre employment background check drug screening and a DMV records check that meets WESTs minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid drivers license will be required.
WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race color religion gender identity or expression age sex sexual orientation national origin disability status genetics and any protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Further WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and without discrimination for recruitment selection advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
