2 Wildlife Survey Technician Jobs in Davenport, IA
WEST is Hiring a Wildlife Survey Technician Near Davenport, IA
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States, is looking for one temporary, full-time, Wildlife Survey Technician in Iowa/Illinois to conduct acoustic bat surveys to help investigate the impact of wind turbines on bats at operational wind facilities throughout Iowa.
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: $17.00 - $20.00/hour, DOE
- Start date: July 10, 2023
- End date: October 31, 2023
- Location: Davenport, Iowa
- Housing: Provided
- Additional details: Vehicle will be provided for work completion or mileage reimbursed if a personal vehicle is used. Monitoring equipment including associated gear, GPS units, PPE, and data tablets will be provided by WEST. Job candidates must be equipped with suitable field wear including safety-toed boots and outdoor clothing for warm, cold, and inclement weather.
Job Description:
The primary responsibilities of this position are to:
- Assist in the deployment of acoustic bat detectors at three wind energy facilities in Iowa and Illinois.
- Verify that various equipment is functioning and collecting data, troubleshoot any issues with deployment set up, etc. Precise, thorough, and timely data collection is essential.
- Download acoustic data off SD memory cards, back up data, organize, and ship in a timely manner to a bat biologist.
- Regularly work with bat detectors (and associated set up equipment), global positioning system devices, maps, and compass, as well as the ability to maintain equipment.
- Effectively communicate equipment and data status updates to supervisor.
- Strictly follow all safety protocols for WEST and use good judgment to stay safe and work efficiently.
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:
- Must be able to work independently and communicate effectively and regularly with project managers, biologists, technicians, clients and landowners.
- Must conduct work safely, following all safety procedures of employer and client, and report all safety incidents to supervisor immediately.
- Must have excellent time management skills and work ethic.
- Must be able to organize large sets of data.
- Must be able to follow written protocols and verbal instruction, and maintain equipment as instructed.
- Must be able to appear for work on time and safely drive on dirt or gravel roads in adverse conditions.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and interact professionally and respectfully with coworkers and clients; maintain a positive attitude; and accept guidance and constructive criticism.
- Skilled use of GPS units, topographic maps, compass, and the ability to navigate off trail is preferred.
- Preference will be given to those who are proficient with technology (i.e., computers, memory cards, data management) or have prior acoustic experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Applicants must be in good physical shape, as surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme.
- Field work will entail hiking to acoustic survey sites with up to 30 pounds of field equipment in varying terrain, sometimes in inclement conditions.
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.
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
$52k-71k (estimate)
06/14/2023
05/14/2024
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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