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WEST is Hiring a Biological Field Technician Near Austin, MN
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a Biological Field Technician in Austin, Minnesota.
WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.
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Key Details:
- Compensation: $18 - $21/ hour, DOE; eligible for overtime pay
- Housing: Set rent reimbursement provided.
- Start Date: March 25, 2024
- End Date: October 15, 2024
- Location: Austin, Minnesota
- Additional Details: GPS units and other field equipment will be provided by WEST. Field technicians must be equipped with suitable footwear (rugged hiking boots for pre-construction surveys or steel/composite-toed boots for post-construction surveys), appropriate clothing, and professional-grade binoculars for those conducting avian use surveyors.
Job Summary:
WEST is looking for candidates to reside in or near Austin, Minnesota. Primary responsibilities for this position includes conducting standardized searches for bird and bat carcasses beneath wind turbines. Successful candidates must be able to work in a rural field setting, work well both independently and with others, and follow field and data collection protocols. An average workweek will be approximately 30-45 hours, though there may be weeks requiring shorter or longer hours. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in variable weather conditions and driving a four-wheel drive vehicle. Job duties require use of a compass, GPS, paper and/or electronic data collection, and/or electronic map devices.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting fieldwork independently in remote locations.
- Field navigation and travel on rural roads to record data.
- Working outdoors in a range of weather conditions.
- Surveys looking for bird and bat carcasses beneath active wind turbines.
- Participation in carcass persistence and searcher efficiency trials.
- Field and in-hand bird and bat species identification, aging, and sexing.
This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties which may be associated with this position.
Requirements:
- Candidates must be capable of recording data accurately, following study and safety protocols, following a schedule, and trouble-shooting problems in the field.
- Candidates should be able to interact positively and professionally with coworkers and landowners.
- Employees must be able to appear for work on time (surveys may begin as early as sunrise), maintain focus for long periods of time, follow instructions, and accept guidance and constructive criticism.
- Consistent communication with the team and a positive attitude are imperative.
- Environmental conditions may include working in rain, wind, mud, and temperature extremes.
- Candidates may encounter snakes, insects, and other wildlife.
- Candidates must use/wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety vests and hard hats as required.
- Proficient use of topographic maps, compass, GPS units, tablet and other field equipment as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Applicants must be in good physical condition, able to carry at least 25 lbs. walking over uneven terrain in the field. Surveys will be conducted outdoors in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme.
After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and 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.
Job Summary
Full Time
Business Services
$56k-80k (estimate)
02/29/2024
04/28/2024
westcpa.com
EFFINGHAM, IL
25 - 50
1968
KEN VOGT
$5M - $10M
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About WEST
Organized in 1968 with a single office in Effingham, West & Company, LLC has expanded to become a multi-office public accounting firm serving clients throughout Illinois. With six offices located in Champaign, Edwardsville, Effingham, Greenville, Mattoon and Sullivan Illinois, we serve a host of clients ranging from individuals to large closely-held corporations. Our client list includes commercial businesses, governmental units and non-profit organizations. Our over seventy professionals and support staff are able to provide specialized services in the areas of accounting and auditing, taxati...on (including individual, business, estate and fiduciary), management consulting, employee benefit plan consulting and administration, and litigation support. We take pride in having helped our clients and communities prosper since 1968, and looking forward to our next half century of providing these services. Our clients deserve timely and quality service. Client work is handled by staff members able to deliver quality service at a reasonable cost. Client matters are given individual attention which is tailored to fit their particular needs. We see ourselves as business people first and accountants second. Most business people need a consultant who understands their unique problems. We believe that our approach to client services allows us to fulfill that need.
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