Job Details

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree preferred; students working towards degree may apply
• Must be experienced in golden eagle nesting ecology and flight behaviors; candidates with higher level birding skills will be given preference
• Precise and thorough data collection is essential
• Maintain focus for long periods of time
• Monitoring will take place 7-days/week. Must be able to work weekends.
• Must be able to use global positioning system devices, binoculars, and digital cameras; as well as maintain equipment
• Able to work independently or as part of a team, and interact positively with project manager, field supervisor, landowners, and other technicians
• Follow instructions from manager and team leader
• Maintain positive attitude and accept guidance and constructive criticism
• Follow all WEST safety protocols
• Training will be provided for all survey efforts and job-related activities

After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background 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.