Natural Resources Field Technician

ACRT Pacific, LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

ESOP

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

ACRT Pacific, LLC in California is seeking a Full-time Field Technician with a strong interest in ecology, biology, and natural resources. The role involves field assessments, species documentation, and collecting water and soil samples, with GIS tools like ArcGIS and GPS for data collection.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of ecological field experience or a degree in a related discipline, is comfortable outdoors in all weather, and capable of independent work or in small teams across remote

Job description

Overview

ACRT Pacific, LLC. Full‑time Regular Field Technician position seeks individuals with a strong interest in environmental science and conservation. The ideal candidate is an early‑career professional or seasoned field staff with experience in ecology, biology, environmental science, natural resources or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments of local ecology within utility right‑of‑way corridors.
• Identify and document species, collect water/soil samples.
• Use mapping tools such as GPS and ArcGIS.

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience conducting non‑lethal butterfly surveys in the SanJoaquin Valley of California.
• College degree in ecology, biology, natural resources, environmental science, or related field; OR 2+ years of relevant ecological field experience in lieu of a degree.
• Physically able and willing to work outdoors in all weather and terrain.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to work independently or in a small team in remote locations.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Comfortable operating vehicles (4×4, ATVs).
• Experience identifying local flora and fauna.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting biological field surveys.
• Familiarity with botany, plant identification, or invertebrates.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS (Field Maps, Survey123) or GPS‑based data collection.
• Experience with environmental field equipment (camera traps, range finders, acoustic sampling equipment).
• Exposure to regulatory compliance and reporting under environmental laws.
• Previous work with utility companies, government agencies, or private ecological firms.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and work within a wide geographic region.

Additional Information

• Physical demands: Frequent walking, lifting (up to 50lbs), bending, and repetitive hand motions.
• Travel: Required up to 100% (including overnight and multi‑week travel).
• Field conditions: Exposure to rugged terrain, extreme weather, noise, and environmental hazards.

Salary & Benefits

The base salary range for this role in California is $26.00 to $34.00 per hour. Actual salaries vary based on location, experience and performance. Other benefits may include paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and additional region‑specific benefits as eligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].