Natural Resources Technician

Kate on Conservation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental consulting is seeking Natural Resource Technicians in Utah for temporary roles focused on field surveys and data collection. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in biology or ecology, possess field data collection experience, and be able to work in various outdoor environments. The position requires flexibility in scheduling and a strong commitment to safety while collecting data on flora and fauna across multiple states.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or similar field preferred.
• Experience with field-based scientific data collection.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wildlife, vegetation, and wetland field surveys.
• Collect field data and operate SWCA vehicles safely.
• Photograph and record habitat and species accurately.

Skills

Data collection

Field surveys

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science

Tools

GPS units

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding our team and looking for Natural Resource Technicianswith backgrounds in botany, ecology, wildlife biology, and/or environmental science to support our Salt Lake City, or Vernal, Utah offices.These are temporary, hourly positions that will support a variety of projects and field efforts throughout the Intermountain West with additional travel to locations in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma. Our work is dynamic and covers a wide range of field data collection needs for research, industry, and federal agency clients.

Candidates local to Utah (or neighboring states), familiar with flora and fauna of Utah, with 4×4 truck, ATV, and trailer towing experience are strongly preferred. Successful candidates will also need to be responsive to flexible scheduling needs and multi day overnight travel.

The ability to pass a drug screening is REQUIRED.

Our Vision (the North Star):Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.

Core Values: We are OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are AlwaysLearning, we NeverSettle and we GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA’s unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.

Purpose:Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

• Follow established scientific protocols to conduct wildlife, vegetation, and wetland field surveys, complete environmental inspections, wildlife and vegetation baseline studies, habitat assessments, noxious weed mapping, and reclamation monitoring.
• Collect reliable and accurate field data, including identification of fauna and flora.
• Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of project areas, habitat types, species of interest, and associated landforms.
• Photograph and record appropriate habitat, species, and landforms.
• Operate SWCA vehicles, assure they will perform safely, and notify appropriate person if vehicle needs maintenance.
• Perform all work with a focus on safety in a remote field setting for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes, is required; the ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.

Experience and qualifications for success

• Minimum of B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or Natural Resource Management or similar field preferred
• Experience with field-based scientific data collection and attention to detail
• Must have experience with accurate data collection procedures and data entry QA/QC
• Familiarity with Great Basin flora and fauna and wetland experience a plus
• Ability to work long days in thefield for extended periods of time (up to 10 days) in a safe and productive manner
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to travel for scheduled field work up to two weeks at a time and work remotely as required
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with excellent team collaboration skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Must have a valid driver license and a clean driving record
• Ability to drive a 4-wheel-drive vehicle on rugged, back-country roads