Biological Technician

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private‑sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services. When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry.

You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe. We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package.

Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long‑term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

This position requires onsite presence at our project site at Cook's Lake Conservation Area in Pinal County, Arizona.

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Biological Technician that will oversee and perform periodic easement compliance monitoring and maintenance of the properties under easement restrictions.

• Maintain regular communication on site conditions with the Bureau of Reclamation point of contact and three property landowners
• Provides periodic patrol, monitoring and maintenance of the Riparian Management Zone (RMZ) fence lines, to include pruning of any brush that interferes with fence integrity.
• Makes minor repairs to fence line wires when necessary.
• Monitors stream flows and collect hydrology readings from gages.
• Provides field notes on property condition, with emphasis on reporting invasive plant species and the sightings of any federal or state listed protected species encountered during field operations.
• Collects photo monitoring data from established photo points.
• Provides periodic maintenance and vegetation control on established trails.
• Assists with the identification and removal of any trespass livestock found within an RMZ. If necessary, trespass livestock removal may be handled under a separate contract.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience related to biology, botany, wildlife, environmental science, or other similar programs
• 2+ years relevant experience
• Willingness to travel when needed to isolated field sites.
• Some overnight camping may be required
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships and interacting with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong interpersonal, logical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple schedule deadlines
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans