Biological Field Technician

About the role

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, 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.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct fatality monitoring surveys primarily for eagles beneath operating turbines. Successful candidates must be able to work in a rural field setting, work well both independently and with others, and follow field, data entry, and health and safety protocols. Technicians will need to provide their own binoculars and suitable safe-toed footwear.

• Post-construction fatality monitoring surveys at active wind sites
• Participation in Searcher Efficiency Trials
• Species identification of eagles and other avian species

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree preferred; undergraduates or other enthusiastic workers are encouraged to apply
• Preference will be given for biologists experienced in avian fatality monitoring surveys and eagle identification
• Precise and thorough data collection is essential
• Must be able to use compass, global positioning system devices, binoculars, range finders, data collection 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 (surveys can begin as early as sunrise)
• Ability to maintain focus for long periods of time
• Ability to follow instructions from manager and team leader
• Ability to maintain positive attitude and accept guidance and constructive criticism
• Must follow all WEST safety protocols
• Technicians must be equipped with and provide their own binoculars and suitable safety toed footwear (steel or composite-toe), and clothing suitable for outdoor work in all elements

Training will be provided for all survey efforts and job-related activities.

Schedule

Temporary, full-time position. Surveys can begin as early as sunrise.