• Conduct post-construction mortality monitoring beneath operating wind turbines.
• Identify bird and bat carcasses discovered on-site.
• Accurately collect data on all bird and bat fatalities.
• Conduct bias trials, including searcher efficiency and carcass persistence trials.
• Work in varied outdoor conditions, including inclement weather and uneven terrain.
• Drive and navigate using a 4WD vehicle in off-road or seasonal road conditions.
• Use a compass, GPS device, range finder, iPad, and digital cameras during fieldwork.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including defensive driving and facility-specific guidelines.
• Follow all Atwell safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Demonstrate good judgment to work safely and efficiently.
• Additional related tasks may be assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology, or equivalent.
• Experience with or interest in bats and/or birds is preferred; enthusiastic workers are encouraged to apply.
• Strong bat and bird identification skills a plus, but not required.
• Use a variety of programs to complete tasks including Microsoft Teams, Survey123, and ESRI Field Maps.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently, follow standardized protocols, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Effective and professional communication with supervisors, project managers, biologists, technicians, clients, and landowners.
• Must have the ability to walk long distances in variable conditions (e.g., extreme heat/cold, high winds, uneven terrain).
• Must be comfortable with typical hazards of an outdoors environment (e.g., hazardous wildlife, biting insects, sharp vegetation).
• Must hold a current driver’s license in good standing.
**Please note this is a temporary position and does not include benefits.** If this position becomes full-time, benefits would then be provided.
• Competitive hourly wage plus overtime pay.
• Vehicle provided for work-related travel.