Raptor Field Technician
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Job Location:
Pueblo, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 21 - 26
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Western EcoSystems Technology Inc. (WEST) a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada is looking for immediate temporary full time Raptor 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: $21-26 per hour DOE with potential for overtime
- Housing: Housing such as hotels or Airbnb will be provided.A vehicle will be provided or mileage reimbursed.
- Start Date: immediately/as soon as possible
- End Date: TBD but likely late summer. Possibility of extension for the right candidates.
- Location: near Pueblo Colorado
Job Summary:
Primary duties involve:
- Conduct daily nest monitoring of active raptor nests during construction.
- Recording accurate behavior and flight path data.
- Fieldwork will require long days in high temperatures and variable wind speeds.
- Job duties require use of compass global positioning system devices binoculars range finders and digital cameras as well as the ability to maintain equipment.
- Training will be provided for all survey efforts and job-related activities.
- Technicians will be expected to use good judgment to work safely and efficiently.
- Training will be provided for all survey efforts and job-related activities
- Technicians must be equipped with and provide own suitable safety toed footwear clothing suitable for outdoor work in all elements and ideally be able to provide their own binoculars (at least 8x42).
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:
- Experience with raptor nest monitoring common nesting behaviors and conducting burrowing owl surveys preferred
- Ideally have previous experience with raptor observation and be able to identify raptor species in Colorado by sight
- Nest searching experience preferred but not required
- Must be able to work independently and interact professionally and respectfully with projectmanagers biologists technicians clients and construction contractors.
- An average workweek will include approximately 40-60 hours though may require shorter or longer hours some weeks depending on the weather project and construction schedule. Travel to multiple sites will be required as well as weekend work. This is often not a Mon-Fri position.
- Bachelors Degree in Natural Resources Wildlife Management Wildlife Biology or an equivalent degree preferred; students working towards degree may apply
- 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
- Employee must be able to appear for work on time (surveys often begin as early as sunrise and can last all day)
- Maintain focus for long periods of time is essential
- Follow all WEST safety protocols
Physical Requirements:
- Applicants must be in good physical condition as surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme.
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 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
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
