Natural Resources Technician

SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding our team and looking for full-time, regular Biological Field Technicians with backgrounds in botany, ecology, environmental science, and/or wildlife biology to work from our Albuquerque or Carlsbad, New Mexico, offices.These positions would work on a variety of projects and field efforts throughout the Southwest and Intermountain West. This position is a full-time travel/field-based position.

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.

• Follow established scientific protocols to conduct wildlife, vegetation, and wetland field surveys, complete environmental inspections, wildlife and vegetation baseline studies, and reclamation monitoring.

• Collect reliable and accurate field data, including identification of fauna and flora.

• Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and 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 personnel if vehicles need maintenance.

• Perform all work with a focus on safety in a remote and rugged field setting.

• Ability to travel 100% of the time for up to 8-days in a row.

• Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.

• Minimum of B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or Natural Resource Management or similar field preferred.

• Experience with field-based scientific data collection and attention to detail.

• Must have experience with accurate data collection procedures and data entry QA/QC.

• Ability to identify flora and fauna to species using dichotomous keys, field guides, and other applications.

• Familiarity with New Mexico flora and fauna and wetland experience a plus.

• Ability to work long days in the field for extended periods of time in a safe and productive manner.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a dynamic work environment.

• Ability to travel and work remotely as required.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with excellent team collaboration skills.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Applicants must have valid driver's license and be able to meet SWCA's driver requirements.
• Applicant must be willing to participate in a drug testing and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, as some projects require such screenings

• Ability to drive a 4-wheel-drive vehicle on rugged, back-country roads.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing full a spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

Since its founding in 1981, SWCA has achieved a national reputation for providing its clients with professional integrity as well as creative solutions based on sound science. We offer an informal, team-oriented work environment, competitive wages, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans to apply.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Albuquerque office -based position can expect a salary of $18.50/hour- $24.50/hour.Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

#LI-NP1

#ind-swca