Biological Field Technician

Western Eco Systems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a temporary, part 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.

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Compensation: $21 to $22.50 DOE
Housing: not provided; $800 rent reimbursement

Start Date:

Mid July
End Date:
Mid September

Location:

near Galva, IL

The successful candidate for this position will be:
Able to work independently with the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with WEST supervisors and clients, have previous experience with identifying birds and bats by sight.
Prior post-construction monitoring on active wind farms preferred.

• Post-construction monitoring surveys
• Participation in Carcass persistence and Searcher Efficiency Trials
• Field and in-hand (via specimen) identification, aging, and sexing of bird and bat species.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree preferred, but job experience may substitute.
• Candidates with higher-level bird and bat s will be given preference
• Precise and thorough data collection is essential
• Must be able to use compass, global positioning system devices, range finders, tablets, and digital cameras; as well as maintain equipment
• Able to work independently or as part of a team, and interact positively with project manager, field supervisor, landowners, and other technicians
• Employee must be able to appear for work on time (surveys often begin as early as sunrise)
• Maintain focus for long periods of time
• Follow instructions from manager and team leader
• Maintain positive attitude and accept guidance and constructive criticism
• Follow all WEST safety protocols
• Training will be provided for all survey efforts and job related activities

• Applicants must be in good physical condition, as surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme. Must be tolerant of biting or stinging insects.
• Ability to walk long distances (10+ miles) in extreme heat
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and a 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.