Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a temporary, full-to parttime, Biological Field Technician. 

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.

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Key Details:

• Compensation: $17-$20/hour, DOE
• Housing: Not provided
• Start Date: April 15, 2025
• End Date: July 31 with potential for extension
• Location: Laramie, WY (Primary) with some travel anticipated
• Additional Details:

• Training will be provided for all survey efforts and job-related activities
• Candidates must provide their own suitable safety-toed footwear (steel or composite-toe), quality binoculars, appropriate field clothing and gear.
• Other required PPE will be provided
• A work vehicle or mileage reimbursement will be provided

 Job Summary:

This position entails conducting post construction surveys at operational windfarms for bird and bat fatalities, along with the opportunity to conduct and/or assist with other wildlife studies including avian use (if qualified) nest monitoring and sensitive species surveys.

Successful candidates will be able to:

• Work comfortably in a remote field setting under varying weather conditions
• Interact professionally and respectfully with project managers, biologists, technicians, clients, and landowners
• Work well both independently and with others
• Follow field and data collection protocols precisely
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive data
• Walk or ride an ATV for long hours in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme
• Work an average of 35 hours/week, though there may be weeks requiring shorter or longer hours, depending on the project and seasonal workloads. Weekend and holiday shifts are likely
• Travel an hour or more to and from work sites and between survey locations safely
• Be punctual and reliable, while keeping flexible work hours
• Follow all WEST safety protocols
• Keep meticulous records of data collected

• Maintain positive attitude and accept guidance and constructive criticism

 Responsibilities include: 

• Standardized fatality searches
• Standardized trials to measure sources of bias in fatality surveys
• Data management
• Potential opportunities to conduct additional biological surveys

This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties which may be associated with this position.