California Condor Technician – (1958)

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, California Condor Technician.  

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: $25‒28/hr. commensurate with experience
• Start date: June 2026
• End date: October 2026
• Location: Tehachapi, California
• Housing: Housing stipend will be provided to applicants that qualify
• Additional details: Vehicle will be provided or mileage reimbursed. Company vehicles are equipped with telematics systems for safety, operational efficiency, and compliance purposes. PS units and other field equipment will be provided by WEST; however, field technicians must be equipped with binoculars.

Job Description:

• Fieldwork will require long days in an air-conditioned tower scanning and monitoring GPS locations on California condors and interacting with staff on the ground to help active monitor condor activity.
• Early morning/sunrise starts are expected on some days.
• Work is full-time and is expected 16 hours per day for two days of work (Saturday and Sunday) and overtime is paid accordingly could be necessary depending on monitoring requirements. 

This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all duties which may be associated with this position. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology or equivalent degree preferred.
• Highly proficient in identification of Mojave Desert bird species by sight and sound and able to work independently and interact positively with project manager, field supervisor, and other coworkers.
• Candidates experienced in California condor and golden eagle identification will be given preference.
• Employee must be able to appear for work on time (surveys often begin as early as sunrise), maintain focus for long periods of time, follow instructions from manager and team leader, maintain positive attitude, and accept guidance and constructive criticism. Precise and thorough data collection is essential.

Physical Requirements:

• Applicants must be able to stay attentive for up to 16 hours a day

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.