Douglas, WY

Position Title: Biological Field Technician

Organization: Western EcoSystems Technology Inc. (WEST)

Location: Douglas, WY

Duties:

• Conducting fatality monitoring for bird and bat fatalities beneath operating wind turbines
• Participation in carcass persistence and searcher efficiency trials
• Field and in-hand (via specimen) identification, aging, and sexing of bird and bat species.
• Potential opportunities to conduct additional biological surveys
• 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 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
• 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.
• Candidates with field experience will be given preference, especially on wind farms
• Travel an hour or more to and from work sites and between survey locations safely
• Be punctual and reliable, while keeping flexible work hours which may include holidays and weekends
• 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 detailed field and data collection 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, computers, and other field equipment is required.
• Experience with electronic data collection is preferred but not required.
• Candidates must be organized, and able to collect and manage data, including implementing quality control measures
• Job requires the person filling this position to be able follow instructions from project managers and field supervisors; interact effectively with coworkers and clients; maintain a positive attitude; and accept guidance and constructive criticism.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive data
• Precise and thorough data collection is essential.

Physical Requirements:

• Applicants must be in good physical shape, as surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme.
• Walk/stand for most of the workday in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs.

Start/End Dates: February 15, 2025, or sooner. End Date: February 28, 2027, with possible extension

Salary/Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 DOE

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