Environmental Services Field Technician
Environmental Services Field Technician (Entry Level) – Carlsbad
CEHMM is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that offers a wide verity of environmental services to clients throughout southern New Mexico. Our environmental services department specializes in natural resources assessment and environmental permitting at the federal and state levels. A successful candidate will gain a working knowledge of the plants and wildlife of New Mexico and the ability to conduct field work in an arid climate.
The Environmental Services Field Technician is a Full-time hourly permanent position located in Carlsbad, NM reporting to the Environmental Services Project Manager. The ES Field Technician will accomplish a wide variety of client needs including but not limited to:
- Wildlife surveys (burrowing owl, raptor, herps, lesser prairie-chicken, etc.)
- Special Status Plant Species Surveys
- Cave and karst surveys
- Water and soil sampling
- Monitoring open trench for wildlife
- Data organization
- Mapping
- Technical writing
This is an entry level position; we are prepared to train the right candidates. The salary range for this position is $22/hr. to $27/hr. Additionally, CEHMM offers a very relaxed work environment with flexible schedules, competitive compensation, benefits including 401K, quality insurance options, relocation reimbursement, education reimbursement, and clothing allowance.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work long hours in the field with potentially undesirable conditions.
- Ability to hike up to 5 miles a day.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
Preferred
- A Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Environmental Science, Wildlife Science, Ecology, Biology, Geology, or related fields
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS
- Experience with plant and wildlife surveys
To apply please send cover letter, resume, and references to CEHMM, 505 N. Main St., Carlsbad, NM 88220, or email to info@cehmm.org or to contact person amy.marquez@cehmm.org with the subject Environmental Services Field Technician. CEHMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.