Environmental Services Field Technician (Entry Level)

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 $18/hr. to $23/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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Parental leave

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person