Biological Field Technician – (1795)

Western EcoSystems Technology (WEST) is hiring a temporary full-time Biological Field Technician in Idaho Falls, ID, with a pay range of $22-$25/hr. The role involves conducting standardized fatality searches and biological surveys. Candidates should have a degree in Natural Resources or related fields, field experience preferred. The job requires physical fitness for outdoor work and provides necessary equipment. Employment starts May 1, 2025, lasting through at least March 2026.
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.

Key Details:
• Compensation: $22 – 25/hr. commensurate with experience
• Start Date: May 1, 2025
• End Date: At least through March 2026, with the possibility of work through March 2027
• Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Additional Details: Vehicle will be provided or mileage reimbursed. Tablets and other field equipment will be provided by WEST; however, field technicians must be equipped with suitable footwear (rugged hiking boots). An average workweek will be approximately 30-40 hours, though there may be weeks requiring shorter or longer hours depending on seasonal objectives.

Responsibilities include:
• Standardized fatality searches
• Standardized protocols to measure sources of bias in fatality surveys
• Potential opportunities to conduct additional biological surveys

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree preferred; Undergraduates or other enthusiastic workers are still encouraged to apply
• Candidates with field experience at regional wind projects will be given preference
• Experience with bat and bird identification of western species or ability to identify species using guides/keys is preferred
• Skilled use of computers, GPS units, topographic maps, compass, and other field equipment is required
• Candidates must be organized, and able to collect and manage data, including implementing quality control measures
• Must be able to work independently and interact professionally and respectfully with project managers, biologists, other technicians, clients, and landowners
• Must be able to appear for work on time; starting times will often be as early as sunrise
• Applicants must be in good physical condition; surveys will require walking for entire shifts in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme
• Technicians must be equipped with and provide own suitable safety toe footwear (steel or composite-toe), clothing suitable for outdoor work in all elements, and binoculars (at least 8×42)

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.