Job Details

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology or equivalent degree preferred; however, undergraduates and enthusiastic workers are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with field experience will be given preference, especially on wind farms
• Travel an hour or more to and from work sites and between survey locations safely
• Be punctual and reliable, while keeping flexible work hours which may include holidays and weekends
• Must be able to work independently and interact professionally and respectfully with project managers, biologists, technicians, clients, and landowners.
• Must be able to maintain equipment. Ability to follow detailed field and data collection protocol is essential.
• Good bird identification skills for species in the region, ability to identify bats in the region, and use of guides and keys for identification are preferred.
• Skilled use of GPS units, topographic maps, compass, computers, and other field equipment is required.
• Experience with electronic data collection is preferred but not required.
• Candidates must be organized, and able to collect and manage data, including implementing quality control measures
• Job requires the person filling this position to be able follow instructions from project managers and field supervisors; interact effectively with coworkers and clients; maintain a positive attitude; and accept guidance and constructive criticism.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive data
• Precise and thorough data collection is essential.

Physical Requirements:

• Applicants must be in good physical shape, as surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme.
• Walk/stand for most of the workday in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs.

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.