Natural Resources Technician - Fisheries/Biologist

SWCA Environmental Consultants' Albuquerque, NM office is actively seeking to fill an on-call Natural Resources Technician - Fisheries/Biologist position.

This position will be hired at a technician or entry-level biologist status; however, there are opportunities to grow rapidly within the company based on skillset and expertise. The position will involve fieldwork, and office work with the majority of work being split between the office and field. Our fisheries team works primarily in watersheds of New Mexico; however, we also support fisheries and aquatic needs in various other states around the country.

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.

• Identifying larval fish based on morphometrics and meristic using microscopes.
• Identifying juvenile and adult fish in situ.
• Sampling endangered, threatened, and non-protected fish species using various equipment including fyke nets, dip nets, seines, and Moore Egg Collectors.
• Measuring in situ water quality.
• Entering data and conducting data QA/QC.
• Operating four-wheel-drive vehicles on and off road.
• Managing and general upkeep of all fisheries and water quality equipment.
• Assisting staff with report writing.
• Assisting staff with field scheduling and general field preparation.
• Assisting staff with any requested tasks for project success.

• Minimum of B.S. in Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or related field
• Experience with fish species identification, egg monitoring and collection, water quality data collection, and fish sampling (sein nets, fyke nets, electro-shocking, light traps).
• Ability to conduct fieldwork carrying heavy equipment up to 50 lbs
• Ability to hike up to 10 miles per day while conducting various tasks
• Ability to use microscopes, digital tablets, GPS units, and multimeters
• Ability to follow protocols, learn new techniques, and resolve problems quickly
• Must be able to have a flexible work schedule including availability in the early mornings, weekends, nights, and occasional holidays
• Must possess current valid driver's license
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication, organization, and writing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous fisheries/aquatic work experience.
• Previous data management and organization experience in Excel or R Studio.
• Familiarity with flora and fauna of the middle Rio Grande region.

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

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.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

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 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.

An employee in this Albuquerque, NM-based position can expect an hourly rate of $18.50/hr. - $24.50hr. 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 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. 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.

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