Biological Field Technician – (1199)

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc., United States

Updated: 12 months ago
Location: Saginaw, MICHIGAN
Job Type: Temporary
Deadline: 22 May 2023

Agency
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc.
Location
Saginaw, MI
Job Category
Temporary/Seasonal Positions
Salary
$16.00 - $18.00/ hour, DOE
Last Date to Apply
05/22/2023
Website
https://west-inc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/1199
Description
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a temporary, full-time, Biological Field Technician. 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: $16.00 - $18.00/hour, DOE Start date: May 2023 End date: October 2023 Location: Near Saginaw, Michigan Housing: Rent reimbursement may be provided to qualifying technicians. Additional details: Travel between multiple projects and around individual sites will be required. Personal vehicle (4-wheel or all-wheel drive) use will be reimbursed. Job Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is 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. Previous experience conducting carcass searches is preferred. Training will be provided. An average workweek will be approximately 30-40 hours, though there may be weeks requiring shorter or longer hours depending on seasonal objectives. Responsibilities include: Post-construction monitoring surveys. Standardized protocols to measure sources of bias in fatality surveys. In-hand (via specimen) identification, aging, and sexing of bird and bat species. This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties that may be associated with this position.
Qualifications
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree preferred, but job experience may substitute. Candidates with field experience at regional wind projects will be given preference. Experience with bat and bird identification of Midwestern species or ability to identify species using guides/keys is preferred. Skilled use of computers, tablets, 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. Able to work independently or as part of a team, and interact positively with project manager, field supervisor, landowners, and other technicians. Employees must be able to appear for work on time (surveys often begin as early as sunrise). Maintain focus for long periods of time. Follow all WEST safety protocols. Training will be provided for all survey efforts and job-related activities. 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). Due to stringent client requirements for this project, the selected candidate(s) will be required to provide documentation that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to their start date. Please contact us if you have any questions related to this requirement. After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and 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.
Contact Person
Chance Rathburn Burbage
Contact Phone
3076341756
Contact eMail
[email protected]

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