Biological Field Technician – (1902)

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.

WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and sophisticated analyses of natural resource data. Since our founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe 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: $24-28/hr DOE
• Housing: shared housing (Airbnb) provided
• Start Date: Approximately May 29, 2026
• End Date: Approximately August 31, 2026; dependent on nest success/failure
• Location: Snowflake, AZ
• Additional Details: Following conclusion of this project, successful hires could have the opportunity to continue other regional projects.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate for this position will be:

• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with WEST supervisors and clients, have previous experience with golden eagle nest monitoring and have strong background in golden eagle biology.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring an active golden eagle nest for 8-hrs/day, calling in curtailment of wind turbines to mitigate collision risk when appropriate.
• Recording accurate behavior and flight path data.

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree preferred; students working towards degree may apply
• Must be experienced in golden eagle nesting ecology and flight behaviors; candidates with higher level birding skills will be given preference
• Precise and thorough data collection is essential
• Maintain focus for long periods of time
• Monitoring will take place 7-days/week. Must be able to work weekends.
• Must be able to use global positioning system devices, binoculars, and digital cameras; as well as maintain equipment
• Able to work independently or as part of a team, and interact positively with project manager, field supervisor, landowners, and other technicians
• Follow instructions from manager and team leader
• Maintain positive attitude and accept guidance and constructive criticism
• Follow all WEST safety protocols
• Training will be provided for all survey efforts and job-related activities

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.