Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.
Tetra Tech Inc. is seeking local biologists to assist with early environmental studies for potential wind energy development sites. The work will involve recording movements of eagles and other raptors. The field assistants will be responsible for conducting eagle surveys, adhering to standardized protocols as trained by Tetra Tech staff, completing accurate data collection forms, and sending weekly data updates to our office in Portland, Oregon. Tetra Tech is looking for up to two (2) field biologists to begin work on or about the week of December 15, 2015 in San Diego County and to continue work as late as December 2016. Applicants must be willing to commit to one (1) day of surveys every-other week, not including travel to the field location. The field assistants will work as a team to complete surveys on a given day. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong avian survey background, including sight and sound identification, and those willing to commit to a full year of field work. Applicants will be responsible for their own housing; however, transportation costs to and from the site will be compensated. This is apart-time as needed position.
Education, Experience And Qualification- B.S. Science (Biology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, or related field)
- Prior experience identifying local birds by sight and sound
- Ability to identify and age raptors in flight, particularly eagles
- Ability to maintain focus throughout the surveys
- Ability to work independently and as a team, follow verbal and written instructions, and professionally adhere to stringent protocols
- Located within a 2-hour one-way commute of the project in San Diego county
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Willingness to adhere to all personal safety requirements associated with working in rural, isolated areas
- Willingness to work long hours in harsh weather conditions and rugged terrain (e.g., extreme heat, high winds, all forms of precipitation)
- Ability to utilize a compass and/or GPS unit
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, for immediate consideration submit your resume toTetra Tech, Inc., at www.tetratech.com. Please mention the position you are applying for in your cover letter and include salary requirements. A Pre-employment drug screen is required.
Tetra Tech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
If you are disabled and need assistance with your job application process, please fax the position you are applying for to: (973) 630-8111.Tetra Tech is an EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability employer. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
Job
Environmental
Primary Location
United States
Other Locations
United States-CA-US-San Diego
Organization
194 CES
Schedule
Part-time
Job Posting
Feb 6, 2017, 8:20:22 AM
Job Closing Date
Ongoing
