Biological Field Technician
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Job Title
Biological Field Technician Salary
$17.50 - $20.00 DOE Job Classification
Hourly Location
Adair County, IA US (Primary)
Cass County, IA US Floyd County, IA US Greene County, IA US Ida County, IA US Marshall County, IA US O'Brien County, IA US Pocahontas County, IA US Poweshiek County, IA US Sac County, IA US Webster County, IA US Job Type
Temporary # of Hires Needed
32 Job Description
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for 32 temporary, full-time Biological Field Technicians to help investigate the impact of wind turbines on bats and birds at operational wind facilities throughout Iowa, starting end of June 2025 through October 31, 2025. 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. Please click here to see what benefits WEST offers! Key Details:
Job Summary: Biological field technicians will conduct standardized searches beneath wind turbines to locate and document bird and bat fatalities. Successful candidates must be able to follow field and data collection protocols, work well both independently and with others, and live and work in a rural setting. Training will be provided on bird/bat identification and field data collection. An average work week may include 30-40 hours for full-time employees, though there may be weeks requiring shorter or longer hours. Travel between sites will be required; personal vehicle use will be reimbursed for mileage, or a field vehicle will be provided if needed. Successful candidates will work independently, but within a larger team of field technicians. This position is an excellent way to gain hands-on field experience collecting scientific data that will be used to assess the impacts of wind turbines on avian species across Iowa. Apply now to join our team of nationally recognized avian and bat biologists as a biological field technician! Responsibilities include:
This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all duties which may be associated with this position. Job Requirements
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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. Education
Bachelor's Degree Salary Grade Exemption Type
Non-Exempt Application Deadline |