Compliance/Wildlife Field Technician, Laramie, or Casper, WY #112603 (FFR 112569)
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Casper
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Compliance/Wildlife Field Technician, Laramie, or Casper, WY
#112603 (FFR 112569)
Date: Oct 22, 2024
Location: Casper or Laramie, WY, US, 82083
Company: PacifiCorp
JOIN OUR TEAMPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to
grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service
excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and
inclusion. General PurposeUnder general supervision, conducts avian
and wildlife surveys, and ensures compliance with applicable
regulations. Provides analysis and studies related to the
permitting, development, operations, and/or decommissioning of
renewable energy projects and transmission/distribution lines and
substations. Responsibilities
- Conduct surveys evaluating electrocution and collision risks
and the effectiveness of avian protection measures on power
lines.
- Survey wind turbines, solar projects, and power lines and
record data on avian use, mortalities, and protection measures to
prevent electrocutions and collisions.
- Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal laws as well
as the Company's Avian Protection Plans, Bird and Bat Conservation
Strategies, Eagle Conservation Plans, Migratory Bird Compliance
Plans, various policies/procedures, and applicable operating
permits and leases.
- Identify bird and other wildlife mortalities (species, cause of
death), document live raptors using structures and identify bird
nests on structures.
- Perform informed curtailment activities at operating wind
projects.
- Perform pre-construction wildlife surveys and monitoring at
proposed PacifiCorp renewable and/or transmission/distribution
projects.
- Perform post-construction monitoring for wildlife/avian impact
assessments, including raptor nest surveys, mortality monitoring,
sage grouse surveys, and/or habitat assessments.
- Report, track, and remove carrion carcasses from projects
and/or road ways.
- Collect data using ArcPad and Trimble GPS units. Conduct
quality check of all GIS data collected.
- Complete surveys in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
- Work safely in remote locations with limited oversight and
under variable field conditions (weather, insects, and/or limited
vehicle access).
- Adhere to company safety requirements and ensure safe working
practices.
- Complete required PacifiCorp employee training and comply with
all company policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Understand wildlife/avian policy and procedures.
- Enter all protected bird and wildlife mortalities in company
tracking system. Create maps, as needed, for mortality
reports.
- Ensure that all field equipment is accounted for and maintained
in good working condition.
- Communicate with crew Lead regarding field survey status,
bird/wildlife mortalities or problems with surveys.
- This position will require travel to remote locations
throughout Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, California, Montana,
and/or Washington.
- Assist and prepare reports for various work activities for both
internal and external parties.
- Assist in the development of weekly, monthly, and annual
reports and summaries
- Assist in budget development, forecasting, and
adherenceRequirements
- Associate's degree or higher in Wildlife, Ecology, Biology,
Environmental Science or related field of study; or the equivalent
combination of education and professional experience.
- Two years professional experience in wildlife, environmental
science or related experience.
- Bird and wildlife identification skills.
- Ability to travel for extended period and work in remote
locations. Travel may be up to 50% in any given year.
- Knowledge of GIS, GPS, database management, and MS Office suite
of software products.
- Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to
consult with internal and external customers regarding
matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
- Proficient with the use of personal computers including
spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation
applications to gather, analyze, and model information.
- Ability to work with all levels of an organization including
people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a
member of a team. Ability to present alternatives and
recommendations.Preferences
- Knowledge of renewable energy development/operations and power
line configurations and avian protection techniques and
products.Additional InformationCompany Code: Pacificorp
Primary Location: Laramie or Casper areas
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $52,600-$61,900
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the
position with or without an accommodation. At PacifiCorp, we
encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value
the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to
cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the
organization and enables all individuals to participate and
contribute to their full potential. It is PacifiCorp's policy to
provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees
and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and
regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with
federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of
affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual
orientation or gender identity. All offers of employment are
contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and
drug screening
Career Segment: Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geology,
GIS, Scientific, Science, Energy, Engineering, Technology
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Keywords: PacifiCorp, Casper , Compliance/Wildlife Field Technician, Laramie, or Casper, WY #112603 (FFR 112569), Engineering , Casper, Wyoming
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