Biological Field Technician
Biological Field Technician
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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 full time 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: $22.0027.00
- Start Date: May 2025
- End Date: December 2025 will likely be extensions through 2029
- Location: Evanston Ft. Bridger Lyman Mountain View WY
- Additional Details:
- Training will be provided for all survey efforts and jobrelated activities
- Candidates must provide their own suitable footwearsafety toed footwear (steel or compositetoe) appropriate field clothing and gear.
- Other required PPE will be provided
- A work vehicle or mileage reimbursement will be provided
- Skill with ATV/UTV is a plus
Job Description:
- Conduct fatality monitoring for eagle fatalities beneath operating wind turbines.
- Monitor eagle flight activity and activate curtailment in response to eagle activity near turbines.
The successful candidate for this position will be:
- Capable of field and inhand (via specimen) identification aging and sexing of birds.
- Prepared for long days in a range of temperatures and weather conditions.
- Fatality monitoring will entail long hours of walking sometimes in inclement conditions.
- Candidate must be comfortable with hazards typical of the environment (sharp vegetation driving a fourwheel drive vehicle dust snow extreme heat and cold).
- Hours worked is between 3040 hours per week and may require overtime.
- Technician will be required to follow all safety protocols for WEST and the wind energy facilities.
- Technician will be expected to use good judgment to stay safe and work efficiently.
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 but job experience may substitute.
- Preference for biologist experienced in avian use surveys specifically pointcount surveys; candidates with higherlevel birding skills will be given preference
- Precise and thorough data collection is essential
- Must be able to use compass global positioning system devices binoculars range finders tablets and digital cameras; as well as maintain equipment
- Able to work independently or as part of a team and interact positively with project manager field supervisor landowners and other technicians
- Employee must be able to appear for work on time (early mornings will be common)
- Maintain focus for long periods of time
- Follow instructions from manager and team leader
- Maintain positive attitude and accept guidance and constructive criticism
Physical Requirements:
- Applicants must be in good physical condition as surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme.
- Ability to walk long distances 10 miles) in extreme heat
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
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
