Missouri

Position Title: Biological Field Technician

Organization: Western EcoSystems Technology inc.

Location: Missouri

Position Overview: Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for 6 temporary, part-time, Biological Field Technicians.

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 are between 30-40 hours per week and may require overtime.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology or equivalent degree preferred; however, undergraduates and enthusiastic workers are 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. 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 shape, as surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme.
  Hike in adverse conditions for long hours

Start/End Dates: 05/01/2024 – 11/15/2024

Salary/Pay: $22-$27/hour, DOE

Application Deadline: 05/012024

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