Western Ecosystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for temporary Eagle Field Technicians, near Deposit, New York.
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 Benefits:
- Start Date: February 10, 2025
- End Date: April 30, 2025
- Compensation: $18-23.75/hr DOE
- Schedule: Up to 55 hours per week during survey period
- Additional Details: The schedule is anticipated to consist of 6 days and up to 55 hours of full-time work per week during the monitoring period. Time-and-a-half compensation will be provided for overtime hours worked over 40 in each week. A rental vehicle will be provided by WEST. Local applicants preferred; however, housing will be available to qualified non-local applicants.
Job Description:
The successful candidates for this position will be able to work independently and communicate and coordinate effectively with WEST supervisors and clients; have previous experience with eagle identification and eagle behavior, be able to identify in-flight eagles, map movements, and take behavioral notes. The position requires working long hours independently in potentially extreme weather such as (but not limited to) heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitor for eagle activity and movements at an operational wind energy facility
- Follow protocols to collect data, map flight paths, describe eagle behaviors, and communicate with other on-site biologists and wind farm operations staff to initiate wind turbine curtailments
- Upload observation forms electronically
This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties that may be associated with this position.
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Douglas, WY
Temporary