Biological Field Technician

Overview

Job Title:

Biological Field Technician

Salary: 22.00 - 26.00 DOE

Job Classification:
Hourly

Location:

Boardman, OR 97818;
The Dalles, OR 97058;
Wenatchee, WA 98801

Job Type: Temporary

Number of Hires: 8

Western Eco Systems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium-sized consulting firm with offices across the United States, is looking for temporary, full-time,
Biological Field Technicians
.

WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment.

Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.

Key Details:

• Compensation: $22- $26/hour, DOE
• Start date: mid-March 2026
• End date: June 2026
• Location: Oregon and Washington
• Additional details: Housing will be provided. A vehicle will be provided or mileage reimbursed. GPS units and other field equipment will be provided by WEST; field technicians must be equipped with suitable footwear (rugged hiking boots).

• Conduct surveys for Washington ground squirrels by walking transects and locating burrow entrances. May also involve surveys for several rare plant species depending on prior botanical survey experience.
• Fieldwork will require long days in a wide variety of conditions (30–100 °F).
• Be comfortable with hazards typical of the environment (walking on uneven and sloped terrain, sharp vegetation, wind, dust, extreme heat and cold).
• Use of compass, range-finder, tablet, GPS devices, and operation of a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• Training will be provided.
• Averaged workweek is ~40 hours, with potential for shorter or longer weeks depending on weather, project, and seasonal workloads.

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology or equivalent degree preferred.
• Able to walk long distances (6-9 miles per day) and work independently or with a crew; interact positively with project manager, field supervisor, and coworkers.
• Preference for experience conducting surveys for Washington ground squirrels and other Oregon/Washington special-status species.
• Must be punctual, maintain focus for long periods, follow instructions, and perform precise data collection.
• Physical requirements:
  
  good physical condition; ability to walk/hike up to 9 miles per day on uneven terrain; exposure to extreme temperatures; may encounter snakes, insects, and other wildlife.
• Must pass pre-employment background check, drug screening, and DMV check; valid driver’s license required.

Training will be provided. WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics. WEST supports affirmative action in recruitment, selection, advancement and employment terms.

Bachelor's Degree

Non-Exempt