Field Biologist – Raptor Monitor

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

CUT BANK, MT

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

NaturEner is seeking to immediately fill several raptor monitoring positions for work year-round in Montana.  Responsibilities may include:

  • Daily avian point counts from sunrise to sunset at pre-determined locations
  • Correlate visual observations with radar system detections to accurately identify raptors and improve trend associations, in effort to avoid avian collisions with wind turbines.
  • Call turbine curtailments daily during all monitoring hours
  • Data gathering; data entry; preparation of daily and weekly reports
  • Additional responsibilities and field surveys, as required

WORKING CONDITIONS AND LOCATIONS

Successful candidates will work outdoors in the Shelby /Rim Rock area in Montana in and near the Glacier I, Glacier II and Rim Rock wind farms.  These positions require fieldwork in extreme weather.  Additionally, hours will vary, but will span the period between sunrise to sunset on most occasions.

Additional requirements:

  • Successful applicants must be available to start work in northern Montana (travel assistance provided) within two weeks of hire
  • Must provide proper personal field attire (for cold, wind, rain, snow, mud). Long pants and hiking or steel-toed boots are required
  • Binoculars are required
  • This is the second season of a pilot study.  Daily duties and schedules can change with little to no prior notice.  You must be flexible and willing to fulfill duties of the job on an as-needed basis
  • Field vehicles will be provided, but you must provide your own transportation to the work site

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Applicants must be able to confidently and accurately identify soaring raptors at long distances with low light conditions using high powered optics. Workers may be required to learn to operate avian radar systems and determine raptor habitat use trends
  • Must be able to critically think about raptor movements and behavior related to environmental conditions
  • Highly motivated with excellent data management skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills
  • Must have demonstrated ability to work independently and stay alert for long hours in the field during periods of little to no avian activity
  • Detail oriented, resourceful, strong time management skills
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes in schedule and/or work duties performed
  • B.S. or equivalent field experience in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, or Natural Resource management; however, candidates will be evaluated based on demonstrated knowledge and experience
  • Proficiency with MS Office and ArcGIS

 

COMPENSATION

  • Commensurate with experience
  • Full benefits package

 

COMPANY DISCLAIMERS

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and working conditions.  It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about the job and fair evaluations about an individual’s performance.

In no event shall the job description be construed to represent a contract of employment.  NaturEner maintains “at-will” employment, where either party is free to dissolve the relationship at any time.

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