Biological Field Technician – Western EcoSystems Technology – Multiple Counties, IA

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided for non-local candidates

Job summary

Western EcoSystems Technology in Mason City, IA, is seeking two temporary, full-time Biological Field Technicians to conduct important surveys investigating the impact of wind turbines on bats and birds. The position starts mid-June 2026 and lasts through October 15, 2026.

Applicants should be prepared for outdoor fieldwork in varying conditions, and housing will be provided for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct field surveys in various weather conditions.
• Experience in data collection and reporting.
• Knowledge of bat and bird species in the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys to assess the impact of wind turbines on wildlife.
• Record and interpret data related to bat and bird populations.
• Collaborate with team members to complete fieldwork efficiently.

Job description

Biological Field Technician – Western EcoSystems Technology – Mason City, IA

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for twotemporary, full-time,Biological Field Technicians to conduct surveys that will be investigating the impact of wind turbines on bats and birds at operational wind facilities throughout Iowa and southern Minnesota, starting mid-June 2026 through October 15, 2026. Housing provided for non-local candidates.