Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Field Technician to join our team.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in implementing a post-construction mortality monitoring program at a wind facility. The position will involve conducting fieldwork, identifying bird and bat carcasses, collecting data, and adhering to safety protocols.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology, or equivalent. Experience with or interest in bats and/or birds is preferred. Strong bat and bird identification skills are a plus, but not required.
The position will require 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 is essential.
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.
A competitive hourly wage plus overtime pay will be offered. A vehicle will be provided for work-related travel.