Field Supervisor
Company: Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST)
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Title
Field Supervisor
Location
IA US (Primary)
Job Type
Temporary
# of Hires Needed
3
Job Description
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size
consulting firm with offices across the United States, is looking
for 3 full-time temporary Field Supervisors to manage a team of
biological field technicians that will be investigating the impact
of wind turbines on bats and birds at operational wind facilities
throughout Iowa, starting May 2024 through October 31, 2024.
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.
Please click here to see what benefits WEST offers!
Key Details:
Compensation : $22.00 - $24.75 per hour, DOE
Completion Bonus: up to $500 will be provided upon completion of
the Project while in good standing
Housing: Housing provided or rent reimbursement may be provided to
qualifying applicants
Start Date: May 2024
End Date : October 31, 2024
Location: Various counties (e.g., Adair, Cass, Poweshiek, Greene,
Webster, Ida, Pocahontas, O'Brien, Marshall), Iowa
Job Summary:
The successful candidates for this position will be:
Able to work independently as well as in team settings with the
ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with a crew of up
to 10 technicians.
Experienced supervisors and be skilled in identifying regional
birds and bats by sight, and have had experience working in extreme
weather conditions and navigating rough terrain.
Well-organized, with the ability to electronically track and
maintain data across various facilities, tracking systems, and
databases.
Responsibilities include:
Lead a crew of up to 10 field technicians across multiple
facilities.
Communicate with technicians requiring the consistent use of
phone/text and email, including availability when crews are working
(early mornings and late evening).
Onboard and train new biological field technicians on use of gear
and survey protocols.
Search designated plots beneath wind turbines for bat and bird
fatalities and collect data on tablets to measure sources of bias
in fatality estimation; there may be limited opportunities to
conduct additional biological surveys.
Schedule searches and bias trials at each facility.
Assist with bias trials including assisting in the identification
of birds or bats; and assisting with fatality monitoring when
necessary.
Review data summaries and ensure quality data are being
collected.
Be responsible for maintaining and tracking inventory of equipment,
organization and quality of data, and data summaries as
requested.
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.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management,
Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree preferred but not
required.
Candidates with previous management experience and/or in-field
experience with regional wind projects will be given
preference.
Advanced experience with macro-photography, bat and bird
identification for species in the region, and guides and keys for
identification is required.
Skilled use of computers, GPS units, topographic maps, compass, and
other field equipment is required.
Candidates must be organized, and able to collect and manage data
on a tablet, including implementing quality control measures.
Must be able to work independently and interact professionally and
respectfully with project managers, biologists, technicians,
clients, and landowners.
Job requires the person filling this position to be able to appear
for work on time; start times can often start as early as
sunrise.
Off-road driver training will be provided which will include a
driving assessment.
Physical Requirements:
Applicants must be in good physical condition, as surveys will
require walking for entire shifts in locations where temperatures
and conditions can be extreme and opening and closing gates
weighing 50+ pounds.
Must be equipped with and provide own suitable safety toed footwear
(steel or composite-toe), binoculars, clothing, water bottles,
etc.
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.
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
Application Deadline
Keywords: Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), Des Moines , Field Supervisor, Other , Des Moines, Iowa
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