Natural Resources Technician- Temporary

Swca Inc•Arlington, TX

39d•$19 - $25

About The Position

SWCA is seeking a Natural Resources Technician for the Arlington, TX office. You will perform biological field surveys, assist with data collection and data entry, and with report writing for a variety of natural resources projects. The office typically supports various projects in the Southern (Texas and Oklahoma) region. We work to support our client's needs across multiple service areas including renewable generation, oil & gas, transmission, site development, and ecological restoration. The position requires the ability to work long hours in harsh conditions and be on the road for several days or weeks at a time. This position is a temporary, hourly, position offering a mixture of office and field assignments. Pay will be based on individual qualifications and experience. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Six (6) months of relevant natural resources experience
Flexibility and willingness to learn company procedures.
Ability to try new, innovative techniques, and to make independent decisions when appropriate to the situation or make adjustments as a member of a team in order to complete tasks in the most efficient and accurate manner.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Willingness to learn, have fun, and grow into increasing responsibilities in a positive work environment.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
Ability to work in challenging, outdoor work environments and carry up to 40 lbs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related life sciences field
Knowledge of Texas and/or Oklahoma flora and fauna
Working knowledge of wetland and riparian plant species identification, wetland soils, and wetland hydrology indicators
Experience in avian surveys or wildlife surveys in Texas/Oklahoma

Responsibilities

Assist crew leaders with a variety of natural resources field studies including wetland delineations, stream assessments, vegetation and rare plant surveys, avian and wildlife surveys, aquatics surveys, wildlife habitat assessments, and stormwater compliance inspections.
Record data on GPS units and field site forms or other forms
Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of project areas, habitat types, and associated landforms
Photograph and record appropriate habitat, species, and landforms
Operate SWCA vehicles. Ability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads
Assist project managers in data organization, interpretation, and report preparation as needed
Adhere to SWCA's safety procedures and standards of scientific and professional ethics

Benefits

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. 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. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).
At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.
SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.
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.
SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff.

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