Compliance/Wildlife Field Tech, Casper or Laramie Wyoming, #112569
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Laramie
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Compliance/Wildlife Field Tech, Casper or Laramie Wyoming,
#112569 Date: Oct 3, 2024 Location: Laramie, WY, US, 82083 Company:
PacifiCorp Join Our Team! PacifiCorp 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 Purpose Under 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
adherenceRequirementsAssociate'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.PreferencesKnowledge of renewable energy
development/operations and power line configurations and avian
protection techniques and products.Additional InformationReq Id:
112569 Company Code: PacifiCorp Primary Location: Laramie or
Casper, WY areaDepartment: Power Supply Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: Non -ExemptHiring Range: $52,600.00 - $61,900.00
Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition
assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid
bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:
https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the
position with or without an accommodation. At PacifiCorp, we
celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including
gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental
status, marital status or any other category protected by
applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Unless otherwise
required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the
successful completion of a background check and drug screening
including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several
states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon
may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of
Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive
tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered
by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Career Segment:
Environmental Science, Sustainability, Compliance, GIS, Geology,
Science, Energy, Legal, Technology,
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Keywords: PacifiCorp, Highlands Ranch , Compliance/Wildlife Field Tech, Casper or Laramie Wyoming, #112569, Other , Laramie, Colorado
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