Albuquerque, NM

Position Title: Wildlife Field Technician

Organization: Western EcoSystems Technology. Inc

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Position Overview: Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is a dynamic medium-size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada. We are looking for energetic and experienced Wildlife Field Technicians to help with our upcoming 2024 field season.

Duties:

• Nest monitoring;
• Pre-disturbance nest surveys;
• Other ecological surveys (e.g., wetland, soil, and vegetation assessments);
• Field data QAQC, processing, and demobilization;
• Data entry and management;
• Weekly timesheet and expense report completion;
• Support reporting as needed: compiling tables and figures, report writing; and
• Office-based administrative assistance, as needed.Demonstrate strong bird identification skills in southern New Mexico desert, Pinon-Juniper scrubland, prairie, and Southwestern riparian habitats;
• Start survey work early in the morning (e.g., 3 AM) as needed;
• Work through weekends and holidays, as needed;
• Work long shifts, up to 6 days a week, as needed;
• Work overtime hours (i.e., more than 40 hours per week) while in the field, as needed;
• Work effectively either independently or in small crews;
• Demonstrate effective communication, organizational, and time management skills;
• Walk long distances (up to 20 km per day) in uneven or difficult terrain;
• Work in a range of environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind);
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating a four-wheel drive vehicle in off-road conditions;
• Work around/in hazards typical of rural environments (e.g., livestock, dust, mud, snow, extreme heat and cold);
• Work in snake, black bear, and cougar habitats;
• Work in areas with little to no cellphone signal, and utilize satellite and radio devices for regular communication as required by safety protocols;
• Demonstrate due care of field equipment, vehicles, and office equipment;
• Collect quality legible field data, and adhere to administrative processes pertaining to fieldwork, safety, and HR;
• Work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines; and
• Follow protocols and work efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Legally allowed to work in the United States;
  Completed and received a relevant Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s degree in ecology, zoology, environmental science or management, or other related discipline;
  Possession of a valid driver’s licence with no restrictions;
  Able to rent a vehicle from a rental agency (e.g., Enterprise);
  Maintain a driving record that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company;
  Able to pass a drug and alcohol test that meets the minimum criteria of WEST and our clients;
  High level of initiative and ability to think critically to solve challenging problems;
  Capable of adhering to all health and safety requirements, outlined by WEST and our clients, for the duration of their employment; and
  Have durable steel-toed boots and hiking boots with a minimum 6-inch ankle (waterproof highly recommended), and good quality binoculars (8×42 or 10×42). These pieces of field equipment will not be reimbursed by WEST.

Start/End Dates: 05/15/2024, or as needed

Salary/Pay: $20-$25/hour, DOE

Application Deadline: 06/01/2024

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