Avian Use Technician

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00/ hour, DOE
Start date: June 15, 2023
End date: December 2023
Location: Page and Montgomery Counties, IA
Additional details: Travel around site will be required. Personal vehicle (4-wheel or all-wheel drive) use will be reimbursed, or a rental vehicle can be provided for work purposes if needed.




Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct avian use surveys in Southwestern Iowa. Successful candidates must be able to work in a rural field setting, work well both independently and with others, and follow field, data entry, and health and safety protocols. Previous experience conducting avian use surveys is required. Training will be provided. An average workweek will be approximately 30-40 hours, though there may be weeks requiring shorter or longer hours depending on seasonal objectives.



Responsibilities include:

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  Avian use surveys for small and large birds, including songbirds (mainly grassland birds), raptors, waterfowl, and shorebirds.
  
• Standardized protocols to record data quickly and accurately.
  Species identification for Midwestern birds by sight and sound.
  
  
  
  
  This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties that may be associated with this position.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Job Requirements
  
  
  
  Requirements:
  
  
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    Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree preferred, but job experience may substitute.
    
  • Previous experience conducting avian surveys is required.
    
  • Experience with bird identification of Midwestern species or ability to identify species using guides/keys is preferred.
    
  • Skilled use of computers, tablets, GPS units, topographic maps, compass, and other field equipment is required.
    
  • Candidates must be organized, and able to collect and manage data, including implementing quality control measures.
    Able to work independently or as part of a team, and interact positively with project manager, field supervisor, landowners, and other technicians.
    Employee must be able to appear for work on time (surveys often begin as early as sunrise and can go until sunset).
    Maintain focus for long periods of time.
    Follow all WEST safety protocols.
    Training will be provided for all survey efforts and job related activities.
    
    
    
    
    Physical Requirements:
    
    
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    • Applicants must be in good physical condition; surveys will require standing for entire shifts in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme.
      
    • Technicians must be equipped with and provide own suitable safety toed footwear (steel or composite-toe), clothing suitable for outdoor work in all elements, and binoculars (at least 8x42).
      
      
      
      
      After an offer of employment is made, thecandidatemust successfully pass a pre-employmentbackground 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.
      
      
      
      
      
      Education
      
      
      
      Bachelor's Degree
      
      
      
      
      
      Exemption Type
      
      
      
      Non-Exempt
      
      
      
      
      
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