Field Avian Biologist (Part-Time) – Wind Farm Surveys

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible schedule

Career growth opportunities

Team collaboration

Learning and development

Zusammenfassung

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a part-time Avian Biologist to support field surveys across the Upper Midwest, focusing on Champaign, Ford, and Iroquois counties in Illinois. The role centers on avian surveys following standardized protocols and meticulous data logging.

Responsibilities include identifying local bird species, collecting data, and navigating field sites using maps, GPS, and compass. Occasional travel to remote locations and varied weather are expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelors in Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology or equivalent preferred, or 2 years of experience.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant field experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexible scheduling due to field conditions.
• Familiarity with maps and GPS navigation.

Aufgaben

• Conduct pre-construction avian surveys including point county and eagle surveys.
• Identify avian species by sight and sound.
• Accurately collect and record field data.
• Navigate to field sites using maps, compass, and GPS.
• Operate and troubleshoot bat acoustic detectors in the field.
• Handle data downloads from memory cards.
• Follow established field and data collection protocols.
• Work outdoors in varied and potentially harsh weather.

Kenntnisse

Bird identification

Field data collection

GPS navigation

Pre-construction survey methods

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology, or related field

Tools

GPS unit

Compass

Binoculars

Tablets

Digital cameras

Jobbeschreibung

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a part-time Avian Biologist to support field surveys across the Upper Midwest, focusing on Champaign, Ford, and Iroquois counties in Illinois. The role centers on avian surveys following standardized protocols and meticulous data logging.

Responsibilities include identifying local bird species, collecting data, and navigating field sites using maps, GPS, and compass. Occasional travel to remote locations and varied weather are expected.