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.
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Key Details:
- Compensation: $17.50– $20/ hour, DOE
- Completion Bonus: up to $500 will be provided upon completion of the Project while in good standing.
- Housing: Shared housing provided or rent reimbursement may be provided to qualifying applicants.
- Start Date: June 22, 2024
- End Date: October 31, 2024
- Location: Various counties (e.g., Adair, Cass, Floyd, Greene, Ida, Marshall, O’Brien, Pocahontas, Poweshiek, Sac, Webster), Iowa
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:
- Conduct field work while adhering to WEST standards and client field safety requirements.
- Conduct standardized fatality searches and follow electronic and paper data collection protocols.
- Collect data to measure potential sources of bias in fatality surveys.
- Potential opportunities to conduct additional biological surveys.
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.
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Multiple Counties, IA
Temporary