Biological Technician

TEPA Companies•Kansas City, MO

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Biological Technician that will oversee and perform periodic easement compliance monitoring and maintenance of the properties under easement restrictions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience related to biology, botany, wildlife, environmental science, or other similar programs
2+ years relevant experience
Willingness to travel when needed to isolated field sites. Some overnight camping may be required
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships and interacting with multidisciplinary teams
Strong interpersonal, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple schedule deadlines
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Maintain regular communication on site conditions with the Bureau of Reclamation point of contact and three property landowners
Provides periodic patrol, monitoring and maintenance of the Riparian Management Zone (RMZ) fence lines, to include pruning of any brush that interferes with fence integrity.
Makes minor repairs to fence line wires when necessary.
Monitors stream flows and collect hydrology readings from gages.
Provides field notes on property condition, with emphasis on reporting invasive plant species and the sightings of any federal or state listed protected species encountered during field operations.
Collects photo monitoring data from established photo points.
Provides periodic maintenance and vegetation control on established trails.
Assists with the identification and removal of any trespass livestock found within an RMZ. If necessary, trespass livestock removal may be handled under a separate contract.