Biological Field Technician

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct field work while adhering to WEST and client field safety requirements.
• Conduct standardized fatality searches and follow electronic and paper data collection protocol.
• Collect data for standardized protocols to measure sources of bias in fatality surveys.
• Potential opportunities to conduct additional biological surveys.

Requirements/Skill preference:

• Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree preferred; undergraduates or other enthusiastic workers are encouraged to apply
• Candidates with field experience at regional wind projects will be given preference
• Experience with macro-photography, tablet data collection, GPS units, compass, and other field equipment is preferred
• Experience using field guides/keys for identification is preferred, especially for bird and bat identification within the Central Flyway
• Candidates must be organized, and able to collect and manage electronic data, including implementing quality control measures
• Must be able to work independently and interact professionally and respectfully with project managers, biologists, technicians, clients, and landowners
• Job requires the person filling this position to be able to appear for work on time; start times can often be as early as sunrise
• Off-road driver training will be provided which will include a driving assessment

Physical Requirements:

• Applicants must be in good physical condition, as surveys will require walking for entire shifts in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme as well as safely opening and closing gates weighing 50 pounds.
• Must be equipped with and provide own suitable safety toed footwear (steel- or composite-toe), binoculars, clothing, water bottles, etc.

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.

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.