Wildlife Monitoring Technician Details

Wildlife Monitoring Technician

TRC Companies Inc - Colby, KS

Employment Type : Full-Time

TRC's vision is to solve the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live - community by community and project by project. We value Safety, Quality, Integrity, Creativity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Passion.

We are seeking Seasonal Wildlife Monitoring Technicians to perform wildlife mortality monitoring surveys on an established wind farm site in Colby, Kansas (Thomas County). This position requires an individual who enjoys working in the outdoors, is self-sufficient in remote, often inclement conditions, can work cooperatively with a variety of personalities, and is able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Walk approximately 3-5 miles of open ground within approximately 6-8 hours
• Must be able to begin work on site near sunrise (predetermined daily meeting time). There will be a few delays before or during the season due to weather.
• Daily completion of datasheets (complete, neat, and submitted daily)
• Use of digital data collection to document field conditions and collect data
• Collection of bird and bat carcasses
• Use of equipment such as a compass, laser rangefinder & GPS
• Will work alone with limited direct supervision
• Frequent bending and kneeling when collecting carcasses
• Some manual labor, including preparation, construction and maintenance of study plots
• Daily interaction with wind farm personnel, and landowners
• Frequent communication via phone and email
• Frequent communication with supervisor is required

Requirements

• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or Ecology is preferred
• Must have dependable transportation to and from work site
• Must be personable, punctual, and flexible
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a cell phone with texting capabilities
• Must have regular access to internet for email
• Must be able follow directions even if they seem to be inefficient- following procedures is a critical part of this position
• Must be detail oriented; proper data collection is crucial
• Willing to learn new skills
• Strong work ethic is important
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of navigating with a compass is a plus
• Able to work alone while maintaining focus in an outdoor work environment
• Needs to be able to maintain a good attitude/focus while working in bad weather under difficult conditions
• Will do work that requires a committed effort and high level of motivation and focus
• Able to tolerate working in inclement weather conditions such as heavy precipitation, high winds, prolonged exposure to intense sunlight, and hot, cold, and sometimes high humidity is common

For temporary employees, TRC offers a 401(k) plan. For more information please visit www.trccompanies.com.

TRC is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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