Job Description
The Biology Field Technician is a seasonal temporary role responsible for conducting post-construction mortality monitoring at wind facilities, including identifying and collecting data on bird and bat fatalities. The position requires working outdoors in various conditions and involves travel to different states.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Execute 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology, or equivalent.
- Must have the ability to walk long distances in variable conditions (e.g., extreme heat, cold, high winds, uneven terrain).
- Work solo in the field under inclement weather in physically challenging and harsh conditions for long days.
- Walk up to 12 miles per day over rough terrain.
- Must be comfortable with typical hazards of an outdoor environment (e.g., hazardous wildlife, biting insects, sharp vegetation).
- Must hold a current driver's license in good standing.
- Adhere to all safety protocols as defined by the client.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive hourly wage plus overtime pay
Vehicle provided for work-related travel
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules available for some positions
Tenure Awards
Travel Vouchers based on travel preferences
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K plan matching formula is 50% of contributions up to 8%
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment up to 25K
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals up to 5,000
Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to 500 for wellness-related expenses
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Family Planning IVF Benefits
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work life referral services
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