What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Rangeland Ecologist/Habitat Biologist/Vegetation Specialist position at KC Harvey Environmental?
WHO WE ARE
KC Harvey Environmental is a growing environmental consulting and field services firm headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, with regional operations offices in Sheridan and Rawlins, Wyoming, Tioga, North Dakota, and Salt Lake City, Utah, along with remote operations throughout the Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains.
Our team provides a crucial companion for industries with reclamation, restoration, or remediation needs energy and mining industries and state and federal agencies by combining a breadth of consulting, engineering, and field service capabilities with a proven depth of environmental expertise. As evidence-driven professionals, were committed to solving problems and finding paths forward, and we constantly pursue interesting and challenging projects across the United States.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are currently seeking to hire a Natural Resource Technician to conduct natural resource field surveys and support project managers and field leads with data analysis and reporting duties as needed. We are looking to fill positions that are permanent full-time and seasonal during the summer field season. The preference is for the person to be based in Sheridan, Wyoming, however other locations may be negotiable. Willingness to travel and work remotely, possibly working solo, is required. The position is open to college students who have an interest in this work and have taken plant identification or wildlife biology classes.
Projects and duties include:
- Conduct field surveys, following established survey protocols for wildlife habitat, vegetation, and wetlands, along with conducting environmental inspections and reclamation monitoring.
- Use GPS, digital data forms or app based forms, and hard copy data forms to collect data.
- Work with other field staff, under the supervision of field leads or project managers.
- Assist field lead or project managers with data entry, quality assurance, analysis, and summarization to meet protocol and regulatory requirements.
WHAT YOULL NEED
Applicants must have:
- Minimum of a bachelors degree in range management, ecology, biology, or applicable field.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in natural resource field work preferred, however college students with an applicable field of study that includes botany, biology, range science, or wildlife are encouraged to apply.
- Preferred experience working in the Northern Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and Intermountain West, including identification of fauna, flora, ecological assemblages, wetlands, and soils.
- Ability to work remotely, possibly solo, in inclement weather conditions.
- Willingness to travel on extended, overnight field mobilizations.
- A positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team.
- A valid drivers license and clean driving record.
- Have experience driving 4x4 pickup trucks, ATVs, and UTVs
- A commitment to High Standards in Safety
- Ability to participate in pre-employment drug and alcohol test
WHAT YOULL GET
As a member of the KC Harvey Team, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive compensation package including:
- A competitive annual salary based upon the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Participation in our matching 401(k) Savings Plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer paid life and disability insurances.
- Nine paid holidays and Paid vacation and sick time.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to live in a location with world-class outdoor recreation opportunities.
- Flexibility of in-office and remote working.
This is a full-time, hourly position compensation commensurate with experience and skills.
