Biological Field Technician - (1528)

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for two temporary, full-time, Biological Field Technicians to help investigate the impact of wind turbines on bats and birds at an operational wind facility in Southeastern Wyoming. 

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.

Key Details:

Compensation: $21-23/ hour, DOE

Housing: Rent reimbursement up to $600/month may be provided to qualifying applicants.

Start Date: Late May (start date negotiable)

End Date: October 31, 2024, possibility of extension

Location: Laramie County, Wyoming, within easy commuting distance of a medium-sized city

Additional Details: Travel around site will be required; rental vehicle provided, potential to hire working friends if both are qualified and professional

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities of this position are:

To conduct standardized searches for bird and bat carcasses beneath wind turbines.

Successful candidates must be able to work in a rural field setting, work well both independently and with others, and follow field and data entry protocols.

Training will be provided.

An average workweek will be approximately 40 hours, potential for overtime if desired (not required)

Responsibilities include:

Standardized fatality searches

Standardized protocols to measure sources of bias in fatality surveys

Potential opportunities to conduct additional biological surveys

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:

Candidates with field experience at regional wind projects will be given preference

Experience with bat and bird identification of regional species or ability to identify species using guides/keys is preferred

Skilled use of computers, GPS units, topographic maps, compass, and other field equipment is required

Candidates must be organized, and able to collect and manage data, including implementing quality control measures

Must be able to work independently and interact professionally and respectfully with project managers, biologists, technicians, clients, and landowners

Must be able to appear for work on time; start times will often be as early as sunrise

Physical Requirements:

Applicants must be in good physical condition; surveys will require walking for entire shifts in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme

Technicians must be equipped with and provide own suitable safety toed footwear (steel or composite-toe), clothing suitable for outdoor work in all elements, and binoculars (at least 8x42)

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 WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company.  A valid driver’s 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.

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