Biological Field Technician
Biological Field Technician
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$ 22 - 25
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Job Description
Western EcoSystems Technology Inc. (WEST) a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada is looking for a temporary fulltime Biological Field Technician.
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: $22 25/hr. commensurate with experience
- Start Date: May 1 2025
- End Date: At least through March 2026 with the possibility of work through March 2027
- Location: Idaho Falls Idaho
- Additional Details: Vehicle will be provided or mileage reimbursed. Tablets and other field equipment will be provided by WEST; however field technicians must be equipped with suitable footwear (rugged hiking boots).
Job Summary:
The primary responsibilities of this position are:
- To conduct standardized searches for bird and bat carcasses beneath wind turbines.
- Successful candidates must be able to work in a rural field setting work well both independently and with others and follow field and data entry protocols.
- Previous experience conducting carcass searches is preferred.
- Training will be provided.
- An average workweek will be approximately 3040 hours though there may be weeks requiring shorter or longer hours depending on seasonal objectives.
Responsibilities include:
- Standardized fatality searches
- Standardized protocols to measure sources of bias in fatality surveys
- Potential opportunities to conduct additional biological surveys
This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties which may be associated with this position.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Natural Resources Wildlife Management Wildlife Biology or an equivalent degree preferred; Undergraduates or other enthusiastic workers are still encouraged to apply
- Candidates with field experience at regional wind projects will be given preference
- Experience with bat and bird identification of western species or ability to identify species using guides/keys is preferred
- Skilled use of computers GPS units topographic maps compass and other field equipment is required
- Candidates must be organized and able to collect and manage data including implementing quality control measures
- Must be able to work independently and interact professionally and respectfully with project managers biologists other technicians clients and landowners
- Must be able to appear for work on time; starting times will often be as early as sunrise
Physical Requirements:
- Applicants must be in good physical condition; surveys will require walking for entire shifts in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme
- Technicians must be equipped with and provide own suitable safety toe footwear (steel or compositetoe) clothing suitable for outdoor work in all elements and binoculars (at least 8x42
After an offer of employment is made thecandidatemust successfully pass a preemploymentbackground checkdrug screeningand 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. Candidates must adhere to all health and safety requirements.
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 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
