Biological Field Technician
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Job Location:
Boardman, OH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 22 - 26
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Western EcoSystems Technology Inc. (WEST) a dynamic medium-sized consulting firm with offices across the United States is looking for temporary full-time Biological 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:
- Compensation: $22- $26/hour DOE
- Start date: mid-March 2026
- End date: June 2026
- Location: Oregon and Washington
- Additional details: Housing will be provided. A vehicle will be provided or mileage reimbursed. GPS units and other field equipment will be provided by WEST; however field technicians must be equipped with suitable footwear (rugged hiking boots).
Job Description:
Primary duties involve:
- Conduct surveys for Washington ground squirrels by walking transects and locating burrow entrances. May also involve conducting surveys for several rare plant species depending on prior botanical survey experience.
- Fieldwork will require long days in a wide variety of conditions (300 - 100 F).
- Candidate must be comfortable with hazards typical of the environment (walking on uneven and sloped terrain sharp vegetation wind dust extreme heat and cold).
- Job duties require use of compass range-finder tablet and Global Positioning System devices and operation of a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- Training will be provided.
- An average workweek will include 40 hours though may require shorter or longer hours some weeks depending on the weather project and seasonal workloads.
This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of the duties which may be associated with this position.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in natural resources wildlife management wildlife biology or equivalent degree preferred.
- Able to walk long distances (6-9 miles per day) and able to work independently or with a crew member and interact positively with project manager field supervisor and other coworkers.
- Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience conducting surveys for Washington ground squirrels and other Oregon and Washington special-status wildlife or plant species.
- Employee must be able to appear for work on time (surveys often begin as early as sunrise) maintain focus for long periods of time follow instructions from manager and team leader maintain positive attitude and accept guidance and constructive criticism. Precise and thorough data collection is essential.
Physical Requirements:
- Applicants must be in good physical condition as surveys will require walking/hiking up to 9 miles each day over uneven terrain and surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme. Surveyors may encounter snakes insects and other wildlife.
After an offer of employment is made thecandidatemust successfully pass a pre-employmentbackground 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 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
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Computer Networking
- Field Service
- POS
- Windows
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Service Technician Experience
- Merchandising
- Project Coordination
- Troubleshooting
About Company
We are committed to providing outstanding professional consulting services and original solutions to a wide range of natural resource challenges. Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) provides environmental and statistical consulting services and contract research nationally and ... View more
