EDR (Environmental Design & Research) · 13 hours ago
Field Survey Technician
New York, United States
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expEDR is a woman-owned multi-disciplinary environmental consulting and design firm that has been in business for over 45 years. They are seeking qualified Field Survey Technicians to conduct avian surveys at proposed project sites in New York State, primarily involving breeding grassland bird surveys and other bird survey types. Responsibilities include driving to project sites, conducting surveys, recording data, and ensuring accuracy in data collection.
Environmental Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct avian surveys at proposed project sites in New York State
Drive to and from project sites
Hike to and from designated survey locations
Conduct surveys to identify birds by sight and sound
Record data and map species observations electronically using mobile applications
Provide daily progress updates
Process data and review work products to ensure completeness and accuracy
Qualification
Required
At least one (1) field season or one (1) year of experience conducting breeding bird, marsh bird, wintering raptor, migratory raptor, or other similar bird surveys (in a professional or scientific research capacity)
A strong proficiency in bird identification, including New York State rare species and raptors
The ability to readily identify avian species that occur in New York State by sight and sound (or ability to quickly learn to identify such species)
The willingness to travel, including possible overnights, to project sites located throughout New York State
A current, valid driver's license
The ability to work atypical hours (e.g., morning (before sunrise), evening (after sunset))
The ability to work outdoors in a variety of harsh weather conditions (e.g., cold, wind, rain, heat, high humidity, insects)
Physical endurance to conduct avian field surveys in areas without road access (e.g., walking on uneven and/or muddy terrain, hiking through dense and/or thorny vegetation, snowshoeing through deep snow)
A positive attitude, enthusiasm for teamwork, and appreciation for both the challenges and benefits of working in an outdoor field environment
Independence and ability to conduct field surveys alone (following successful completion of training)
Excellent written and oral communication skills that allow for accurate, complete data recording and punctual delivery of survey data and progress updates
The ability to carry equipment (i.e., binoculars, spotting scope, tripod, mobile device, personal items) while conducting fieldwork
Proficiency in reading, understanding, and navigating using aerial (satellite) imagery maps
The ability to fill out paper and electronic data sheets
The ability to accurately record detailed spatial, identification, and behavioral information for birds observed during surveys with a high level of proficiency
Attention to detail and ability to conduct quality control (QC) reviews of survey data to ensure accuracy and completeness
A bachelor's degree or coursework in biology, conservation biology, ecology, environmental science, environmental studies, natural resources, wildlife science, or a related field
Preferred
Additional field seasons or years of experience preferred
Familiarity with New York State endangered, threatened, and special concern species preferred
Benefits
Lodging: hotel stays will be reimbursed when overnight travel is needed for multi-day survey efforts in a given work week, although most assignments will require daily commuting to and from project sites without hotel stays.
Transportation: personal vehicle mileage reimbursed at the federal rate for work travel (currently $0.725 per mile in 2026) and calculated based on EDR office locations. As an alternative, rental vehicles and fuel reimbursement for work travel may be available depending on individual project requirements.
Meal Per Diem: dependent on individual project requirements, but typically available at a rate of $20 in 2026 on workdays with early morning surveys (i.e., breeding and/or marsh bird surveys) or evening surveys (i.e., marsh bird or winter raptor surveys). Meal per diem also provided for overnight travel based on project location, with standard rates of $51 for the first and last day of travel and $68 for days that are neither the first nor last day of travel.
Equipment: mobile device (e.g., iPad mini), data sheets and clipboard, audio speaker, stylus, headlamp, traffic safety cones, first aid kit, and safety vest are all provided by EDR for work use.
Company
EDR (Environmental Design & Research)
EDR is dedicated to creating and sustaining a better environment – for our clients, for our employees, and for our communities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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