Biological Field Technician
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States, is looking for a full-time temporary Biological Field Technician in Iowa - projects will be in various locations and does require extensive travel.
Since 1990, WEST has grown to be one of the premier environmental and statistical consulting firms in the United States. WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate for this position will be able to work independently as well as in team settings with the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with a crew lead and team members. The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience and be skilled in identifying regional birds and bats by sight, and have had experience working in extreme weather conditions and navigating rough terrain.
Responsibilities include:
• Search designated plots beneath wind turbines for bat and bird fatalities and collect data to measure sources of bias in fatality estimation; there may be limited opportunities to conduct additional biological surveys
This a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties which may be associated with this position
Project Length: Mid-June 2019 – Mid-October 2019
Schedule: Full-time with some scheduling flexibility
Compensation: $13.50-15.00 per hour, DOE
Housing: Housing or rent reimbursement may be provided to qualifying technicians
Additional Details: Travel between sites will be required; Vehicles will be provided for work completion or mileage reimbursed for personal vehicle use