What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biological Field Technician position at Western EcoSystems?
Job TitleBiological Field TechnicianSalary$19.00 - $22.50Job ClassificationHourlyLocationSpringfield, IL 62701 US (Primary)
Job TypeTemporary# of Hires Needed1Job Description
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-time, 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 : $19.00 - $22.50 / hour, DOE; eligible for overtime pay.
- Housing : Housing reimbursement of up to $800 / month may be provided for candidates relocating to the area
- Start Date : March 15, 2025
- End Date : May 15th, 2025
- Location : Multiple locations throughout Central IL, within a two-hour radius of Springfield, IL
- Additional Details : Field equipment needed to complete surveys will be provided by WEST. Field technicians must be equipped with suitable footwear steel / composite-toed boots for post-construction surveys, and appropriate clothing.
Job Summary :
WEST is looking for candidates to reside in or near Springfield, IL and conduct wildlife surveys throughout the central IL region. Surveys will focus on post-construction mortality monitoring at active wind facilities.
Successful candidates must be able to work in a rural field setting, work well both independently and with others, and follow field and data collection protocols. Training will be provided for all survey types. An average workweek will be approximately 30-40 hours, though there may be weeks requiring shorter or longer hours. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in variable weather conditions. Job duties require use of a compass, GPS, paper and / or electronic data collection, and / or electronic map devices.
Responsibilities include (positions may include additional survey types depending on qualifications of applicants) :
Post-construction monitoring responsibilities include :
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.
Job Requirements
Requirements :
Physical Requirements :
After an offer of employment is made, thecandidatemust successfully pass a pre-employmentbackground 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.
EducationBachelor's DegreeSalary GradeExemption TypeNon-ExemptApplication Deadline
Salary : $19 - $23
