Natural Resources Field Tech

Overview

Enviro Science, Inc. Part time Seasonal

The Natural Resources Field Technician is responsible for assisting with fieldwork related to wetland assessments. The position involves significant fieldwork alongside a team of biologists, ecologists, and environmental scientists, offering hands-on experience in field surveys, ecological studies, and data capture and management to help assess the health of ecosystems, wildlife, and natural habitats. This position may also include other natural resources project work including, but not limited to aquatic surveys, habitat restoration services, and species inventory surveys.

Requirements for this position include but are not to limited to field work and data management while also offering the opportunity to assist with other natural resources or other department project efforts.

Fieldwork and Surveys

• Attend project training and preparation and progress meetings as necessary.
• Assist with biological assessments in wetland systems following prescribed protocol.
• Collect and process wetland data on vegetation, soil and water.
• Identify vegetation to species using taxonomic guides and diagnostic keys.
• Gather field data using GPS/tablet Geode units, data sheets, and electronic devices.
• Assist with other field work within natural resources or other departments as needed.
• Conduct field work in adverse weather and rough terrain.

Data Management

• Complete data forms from information collected in the field.
• Input, organize, and manage ecological data electronically.
• Ensure accurate documentation of field activities, including photography and note-taking.

Project Assistance

• Communicate effectively with project managers, field crew leads, team leads, and other crew members.
• Ensure that all fieldwork and project activities follow approved study plans and federal, state, and/or local environmental assessment protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor's program in a field of natural sciences.
• Experience:
  
  Familiarity with basic ecological principles and practices, including field work or study.
• Willingness to conduct field work in harsh conditions and over long workdays.
• Overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience conducting wetland surveys and evaluations.
• Identification of wetland and upland plants.
• Familiarity with soil sampling as it relates to wetland identification.
• Familiarity with identifying hydrology as it relates to wetland identification.
• Familiarity with ecological field equipment, such as GPS units and/or tablets and Geodes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desired

Skills:

• Strong skills in conducting detailed field surveys, including identification of wetland plants to species and hydric soil identification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under direct supervision of field crew leaders in a team environment.
• High attention to detail in data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Experience with data management systems, mapping software (e.g., QGIS), and field survey technology.

• Flexibility to handle changes in schedule, location, and project scope based on field conditions and project needs.

This position consists predominantly of field work and field technicians should expect to work 75-100% in the field. Field work assignments may include consecutive days outdoors working with a field crew in all types of weather conditions and sometimes in remote and challenging locations. A typical field workday consists of 8-12 hours which may include irregular hours and weekend work. Overnight travel and working for extended periods in different states is project specific but will be required.

Office work assignments may include field preparation, data management, or equipment maintenance and may consist of up to an 8 hour day.

This position is a hybrid role, meaning employees will work a schedule which includes field work and office work on location in Stow, Ohio or Hendersonville, North Carolina.

This position is expected to report to the office for office-based work…