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SWCA INC Natural Resources Technician in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding our team and looking for Natural Resource Technicians with backgrounds in botany, wildlife biology, wetland ecology, and/or environmental science to support our Salt Lake City office. These are temporary, hourly positions that will support a variety of projects and field efforts at sites throughout the Intermountain West.
Candidates local to Utah (or neighboring states) familiar with flora and fauna of Utah, 4x4 truck, ATV, and trailer towing experience are strongly preferred. Applicants should be able to work independently for 40 hours or more per week (travel included) with flexible scheduling based on project and client needs.
Applicant must be willing to participate in a drug and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, as some projects require such screenings.
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 of 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's 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, stormwater inspections, and reclamation monitoring
Collect reliable and accurate field data, including identification of fauna and flora
Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other mapping 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 and walk up to 12 miles per day is required
Project work may include renewable generation projects (wind, solar, geothermal), electrical transmission, oil and gas development, transmission/pipelines, transportation, mining, and Federal clients
Adhere to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards
Depending on experience, you may be asked to lead small field... For full info follow application link.
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with di sabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
