Wildlife Field Technician (Flagler Colorado) Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Denver, CO (Job ID 41888)

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Tetra Tech's commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are seeking to immediately hire a Wildlife Field Technician working as an avian and bat fatality monitor near Flagler, Colorado. Field work for this position includes working approximately 120 hours per month, on a flexible 6-7 days on/7-8 days off schedule, starting early June and continuing through mid-March 2025.

Fatality monitoring applicants must be willing to commit to seven full field days twice a month and be flexible if weather conditions or other things make the work go into additional days. The technician will be responsible for their own housing throughout the study period but will stay in a hotel near the site during the field work weeks.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and range from $20-$25/hour.

Responsibilities:

·         The primary responsibilities of this position are to implement a post-construction fatality monitoring program at an operational wind facility.

·         The program is inclusive of fatality searches and carcass persistence trials, adhering to standardized protocols as trained, working with a field crew, and keeping detailed data.

·         Candidates who have previous field experience with birds and/or bats are preferred.

·         Candidates must be able to walk for extend periods of time (approximately 12 miles a day) and be able to effectively handle exposure to weather extremes and interaction with bird and bat carcasses.

·         Field technicians may work independently or in small crews and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with each other, offsite Tetra Tech supervisors, and site management teams.

·         Technicians will be required to follow all wind facility-specific and Tetra Tech safety protocols and will be expected to provide their own suitable footwear (reinforced-toed hiking boots) and weather appropriate field gear.

Requirements:

·         Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology or equivalent degree preferred.

·         Individuals currently seeking degree and/or other enthusiastic workers are encouraged to apply.

·         Must be able to identify eagles and other raptors.

·         Good bird identification skills for species in the region.

·         Prior field experience.

·         Must be able to work independently and with others, and interact positively with project managers, clients, and landowners.

·         Experience with 4x4 vehicles, valid driver's license and clean driving record.

·         Skilled use of topographic maps, GPS units, and other field equipment.

·         Must be able to follow instructions from manager and collect precise and thorough data.

·         Must be able to work with electronic data collection protocols and data submission timing requirements.

·         Must be skilled with communication, have the ability to maintain positive attitude and to accept guidance and constructive criticism.

·         Travel time to/from the field site will be compensated for up to 2 hours each way.

·         Candidates residing within this distance are preferred, but not required.

·         The field study site is located near Flagler, Colorado.

·         A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

·         Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

·         Has ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 35 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.

·         Performs manual labor including excavation with shovels. 

·         Availability to work extended field rotations (sometimes 7-9 days at a time).

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com  to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits 

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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