Seasonal Field Technician

Confluence Consulting is Different…

We want unique individuals to learn, grow, and thrive within our team. Confluence Consulting, now part of Pinyon Environmental, Inc. (Pinyon), is a purpose‑driven firm doing work that matters in the communities where we live and work. Our employee‑owners are encouraged to drive their careers toward their goals, and we want you to be the next team member to experience our welcoming culture where work is rewarding.

We are seeking a Seasonal Field Technician to join our team. This is a seasonal position, extending from June through September, with the possibility that it will extend to late November (depending on workloads). As a Seasonal Field Technician, you will assist with conducting excavation and characterization of soil pits, vegetation transects, photo point documentation, wildlife observations, stream sampling, data collection, data entry, and other ecological field tasks.

You will assist with field investigations throughout the state and region.

The ideal candidate will have experience doing field work in the Rocky Mountain West, be able to read maps and aerial photographs, use a compass, use a dichotomous plant key, and use a Trimble GPS unit.

• Operating motor vehicles and driving to sites throughout the state and region.
• Spending multiple days in the field away from the home office in Bozeman, MT.
• Work in remote locations with use of an InReach emergency satellite messenger.
• Use of resource‑grade GPS units.
• Assist with wetland delineations.
• Stream cross‑sections and longitudinal profiles.
• Assist with vegetation removal, habitat mapping and noxious weed mapping.
• Complete photo points, manage and collate photos, and complete photo logs.
• Input and manage data in online databases.
• Conduct basic GIS spatial analyses and mapping.
• Assist with aquatic system treatment including applying vegetation control measures and removal.
• Contribute to reports and technical memorandums.
• Assist with fish stocking, electroshocking, identification, and relocation.
• Perform tasks assigned by the scientists and project managers.

• 2 years toward a degree in a natural resources discipline.
• Experience or willingness to learn ArcGIS Pro software.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member under tight deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Intermountain West and the U.S. and to work under challenging field conditions for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Very strong work ethic and an “anything it takes” attitude.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

To submit your resume and cover letter visit our careers page at , select your desired position, click ‘Apply Now’ on the right and complete the submission form. For any accommodation needs during the application process, please reach out to Joanne Lawson via email at  or by phone at .

Final date to receive applications:
Our team will review applications upon receipt and will schedule interviews with qualified candidates. The application acceptance will stay open until we have a strong pool of candidates, or until a candidate is chosen.

As a seasonal employee benefit, we offer participation in our employer‑matching 401k plan.

Confluence Consulting, part of the Pinyon team, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

Confluence Consulting, part of the Pinyon team, brings environmental expertise, field experience, and a passion for science‑driven solutions. Founded by ecologist Jim Lovell in Montana, the team has grown to include scientists, engineers, and field specialists delivering services in wetland delineation and mitigation, stream and river restoration, habitat improvement, and water resource planning. With offices in Montana, Colorado, and Arizona, Pinyon/Confluence work collaboratively to provide client‑focused consulting across commercial, industrial, energy, public works, federal, and transportation projects.

Together, the team combines technical depth, hands‑on field experience, and community stewardship to deliver practical solutions that protect environmental health, support communities, and advance client goals across the region and beyond.