Eagle Field Technician
Eagle 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 temporary fulltime Eagle Field Technicians.
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:
- Start Date: June 15 2025
- End Date: August 31 2025 (potential to continue)
- Compensation: $21.00 $22.50/hr DOE
- Schedule: up to 50 hours per week during survey period
- Additional Details: The schedule is anticipated to consist of 5 to 6 days a week and approximately 50 hours of fulltime work per week during the monitoring period. Timeandahalf compensation will be provided for overtime hours worked over 40 in a given week. A rental vehicle will be provided by WEST or a suitable candidate can use a personal vehicle and be reimbursed for mileage at the current federal standard rate. Local applicants preferred; however a housing reimbursement will be available to qualified nonlocal applicants.
Job Summary:
The successful candidates for this position will be able to work independently and communicate and coordinate effectively with WEST supervisors and clients; have previous experience with eagle identification and eagle behavior be able to identify inflight eagles map movements and take behavioral notes. The position requires working long hours independently in potentially extreme weather such as (but not limited to) heat cold rain and wind.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitor for eagle activity and movements at an operational wind energy facility
- Communicate in a professional manner to wind farm operations staff when eagle/potential eagle observed within a specified distance
- Follow protocols to collect data map flight paths describe eagle behaviors and communicate with other onsite biologists and wind farm operations staff to initiate wind turbine curtailments
- Upload observation forms electronically
This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties that may be associated with this position.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in natural resources wildlife management wildlife biology or equivalent field preferred; however undergraduates and enthusiastic workers are encouraged to apply.
- Proficient in identification of inflight and perched eagles/raptors; candidates experienced in raptor/eagle identification and recording behavioral observations will be given preference.
- Professional and respectful communication skills.
- Skill in judging distances to birds in flight.
- Skill in use of topographic maps GPS units and other field equipment is required.
- Must be able to work independently and interact effectively and respectfully with project managers clients and landowners.
- Must be able to stand and focus for long observation periods from a fixed position.
- Must be equipped with and provide own suitable footwear (boots) binoculars and proper clothing for weather conditions.
- The job will require the person filling this position to be able to appear for work on time; coordinate closely with coworkers and facility staff observe for long periods; follow instructions from managers and team leaders; maintain a positive attitude; accept guidance and constructive criticism and maintain a flexible schedule.
- Precise and thorough data collection will be essential.
- Technicians will be required to follow all safety protocols for WEST and clients when on site.
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
