Biological Field Technician

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree preferred. 

• Proficient use of topographic maps, compass, and other field equipment is preferred. 

• Candidates should have excellent communication skills and ability to adapt to changing timelines and project needs.  

• Candidates must be comfortable operating 4X4 vehicles in potentially rough terrain or less than ideal road conditions. 

• Must be able to work independently and interact professionally and respectfully with project managers, field coordinators, clients, landowners, and other technicians. 

• Must be able to follow survey and safety protocols, ensure data accuracy, and demonstrate secure and confidential data handling. 

• Previous experience conducting avian use surveys is preferred, or proficiency in identification by sight and sound of  

                      1) eagles (all species and age classes),  

                      2) diurnal raptors, and  

                      3) Midwest and grassland bird species 

Physical Requirements: 

• Applicants must be in good physical shape, as surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme. 

• Field work will entail long hours of standing and observing, sometimes in inclement conditions and walking in varying terrain. 

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is identified.  

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. Candidates must adhere to all health and safety requirements.  

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.