Seasonal Biology Technician

About the role

We Are Seeking Up To Four (4) Exceptionally Talented And Enthusiastic Individuals With a Keen Interest In The Natural Sciences To Join Our Team To Work On One Project Site In West-central Ohio And One Project Site In Northwestern Ohio. This Opportunity Begins In April And Runs Through November 2026 With Possible Extension For a Full Year Or More.

Responsibilities

• Cover searches for bird and bat carcasses at an operating wind power facility.
• Perform and document field data collection activities while working independently or as a team in the field.
• Photo-document, catalog, and store bat carcasses.
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures for work assigned, while continuing to develop skills.
• Follow strict data collection and reporting protocols.
• Navigation using GPS via iPad or iPhone.
• Technicians will be required to follow all wind facility-specific and Stantec safety protocols.
• Communicate daily with your team leaders.

Qualifications

• An interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation, and the outdoors is essential.
• Ability to work 5 days per week April through October.
• Able to walk ~10 miles per day.
• Visual acuity and adequate observational skills.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Organized and capable of following detailed instructions.
• The willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work in rural environment.
• Applies logic and technical capabilities to resolve technical issues in an effective manner.
• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

Education and Experience

• A high-school diploma and Bachelor's degree required or working towards a Bachelor’s degree.
• Preference will be shown toward a degree in an environmental discipline.
• Previous experience utilizing Apple products, Field Maps, and/or Survey 123 a plus.
• Must be comfortable with computers, tablets, and GPS units.
• Ability to identify birds (including raptors) and bats of Ohio is preferred, but not required.
• Field work will include walking long distances outdoors and will include exposure to the elements (i.e., sun, heat, cold, rain, mud, insects).
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Per diem provided for field days.
• Vehicle provided.
• Housing will be hotel accommodations as needed near Bellefontaine, Ohio for one project and hotel accommodations as needed near Van Wert, Ohio.
• Personal protective equipment provided including hard hat, safety vest, gloves, safety glasses, safety-toe boots, sunscreen and bug spray provided.
• Onsite training.
• Team support, positive work environment, and safety culture.
• Opportunity for career advancement.

Pay

Compensation and job perks include:

• Competitive hourly pay.

Schedule

This position will require a full-time schedule.