WIILDLIFE TECHNICIANS - NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. (http://www.burnsmcd.com/) is seeking several entry-level wildlife technicians to work in North Dakota and South Dakota to assist with wildlife field surveys. The positions are scheduled to begin in March 2017, include 20-40 hours of work per week (weather permitting), and extend through one calendar year. This role would involve working with a team of technicians and biologists to complete the following on renewable energy projects: * Avian species identification (both by sight and call) * Avian point count surveys * Eagle use surveys * Raptor migration surveys * Raptor nest and roosting surveys * Habitat assessments * Bat acoustical monitoring * Preparation of technical reports * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate in a team setting. * Bachelor or Master degree in natural science or wildlife biology preferred. * Entry-level position (0-2 years of experience) * Experience conducting wildlife surveys and avian species identification strongly preferred. * Coursework in wildlife, field survey protocols, and ecology are preferred * Willingness to work in cold or adverse weather conditions is required. * Familiarity with GPS and GIS field equipment preferred. * Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills are required along with the * Willingness to work remotely for extended hours in a field setting. * Experience operating a four wheel drive vehicle preferred. Application process: Send resume, cover letter, list of three references, and the applicant's contact information to Bryan Gasper ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) by February 10, 2017. Thank you. Bryan R. Gasper \ Burns & McDonnell Senior Environmental Scientist \ Wildlife Biologist 816-349-6770 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> \ burnsmcd.com<http://www.burnsmcd.com/> 9400 Ward Parkway \ Kansas City, MO 64114 Proud to be one of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email and any attachments are solely for the use of the addressed recipients and may contain privileged client communication or privileged work product. If you are not the intended recipient and receive this communication, please contact the sender by phone at 816-333-9400, and delete and purge this email from your email system and destroy any other electronic or printed copies. Thank you for your cooperation.
