Natural Resources Field Technician

Overview

ACRT Pacific, LLC. Full‑time Regular Field Technician position seeks individuals with a strong interest in environmental science and conservation. The ideal candidate is an early‑career professional or seasoned field staff with experience in ecology, biology, environmental science, natural resources or related fields.

• Conduct field assessments of local ecology within utility right‑of‑way corridors.
• Identify and document species, collect water/soil samples.
• Use mapping tools such as GPS and ArcGIS.

• 3–5 years of experience conducting non‑lethal butterfly surveys in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
• College degree in ecology, biology, natural resources, environmental science, or related field; OR 2+ years of relevant ecological field experience in lieu of a degree.
• Physically able and willing to work outdoors in all weather and terrain.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to work independently or in a small team in remote locations.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Comfortable operating vehicles (4×4, ATVs).
• Experience identifying local flora and fauna.

• Experience conducting biological field surveys.
• Familiarity with botany, plant identification, or invertebrates.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS (Field Maps, Survey
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• Experience with environmental field equipment (camera traps, range finders, acoustic sampling equipment).
• Exposure to regulatory compliance and reporting under environmental laws.
• Previous work with utility companies, government agencies, or private ecological firms.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and work within a wide geographic region.

• Physical demands: Frequent walking, lifting (up to 50lbs), bending, and repetitive hand motions.
• Travel: Required up to 100% (including overnight and multi‑week travel).
• Field conditions: Exposure to rugged terrain, extreme weather, noise, and environmental hazards.

The base salary range for this role in California is $26.00 to $34.00 per hour. Actual salaries vary based on location, experience and performance. Other benefits may include paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and additional region‑specific benefits as eligible.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at