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Job Location drjobs

Watertown, NY - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 19 - 21

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

Western EcoSystems Technology Inc. (WEST) a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States is looking for 3 full-time temporary Biological Field Technicians near Watertown NY.

WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource 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:

Job Summary:

The successful candidate for this full-time position will be able to work independently with the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with WEST supervisors and clients and have demonstrated the ability to work on biological field studies or have prior field experience. Candidates experienced in conducting standardized carcass searches at operational wind energy facilities will be given preference.

Responsibilities Include:

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 degree preferred; however undergraduates and enthusiastic workers are encouraged to apply.
  • Must be able to work independently and interact effectively with project managers clients landowners and others.
  • The job requires the Technician to be punctual 100% reliable conduct carcass searches diligently and follow instructions from managers and team leaders. Accurate and thorough data collection is essential. Accepting guidance and constructive criticism is expected. Positive attitude is highly desirable.
  • Technicians must be willing and able to survey transects that may require walking for long periods of time amounting to walking 5-8 miles per day.
  • Technicians will be required to follow all safety protocols for WEST and clients.

Physical Requirements:

  • Applicants must be in good physical shape and willing/able to navigate rugged terrain at a measured pace throughout the day and in varying climatic conditions (cold wet hot dry).
  • Field technicians must be equipped with and provide their own suitable footwear (rugged hiking boot) and field attire.

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.





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Employment Type

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