Biological Field Technician, Western EcoSystems Technology Inc.

Casper, WY

Position Title: Biological Field Technician

Organization: Western EcoSystems Technology Inc.

Location: Casper, WY

Position Overview: WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. At WEST work matters to clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.

Duties:

  • Conducting fatality monitoring for bird and bat fatalities beneath operating wind turbines
  • Fieldwork will require long days in a range of temperatures and wind speeds.
  • Fatality monitoring will entail long hours of walking, sometimes in inclement conditions.
  • Candidate must be comfortable with hazards typical of the environment (sharp vegetation, driving a four-wheel drive vehicle, dust, extreme heat and cold).
  • Hours worked is between 20-40 hours per week, dependent on weather conditions.
  • There is potential to cross train on other projects.
  • 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 required to follow all safety protocols for WEST and the wind energy facilities.
  • Technicians will be expected to use good judgment to stay safe and work efficiently.
  • Standardized fatality searches
  • Standardized protocols to measure sources of bias in fatality surveys
  • Potential opportunities to conduct additional biological surveys

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree preferred; Undergraduates or other enthusiastic workers are still encouraged to apply
  • Must be able to work independently and interact professionally and respectfully with project managers, biologists, technicians, clients, and landowners.
  • Must be able to maintain equipment. The ability to follow protocol is essential.
  • Good bird identification skills for species in the region, ability to identify bats in the region, and use of guides and keys for identification are preferred.
  • Skilled use of GPS units, topographic maps, compass, and other field equipment is required.
  • Job requires the person filling this position to be able to appear for work on time; follow instructions from project managers and field supervisors; interact effectively with coworkers and clients; maintain a positive attitude; and accept guidance and constructive criticism.
  • Precise and thorough data collection is essential.
  • Applicants must be in good physical condition; surveys will require walking for entire shifts in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extremeHike in adverse conditions for long hours.

Start/End Dates: 03/25/2024 – 07/31/2024

Salary/Pay: $17.75-$19.00/hour, DOE

Application Deadline: 03/25/2024

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.