Biological Field Technician

Biological Field Technician Field Operations | Full-Time Temporary / Contract-Based | Hybrid | Field sites in southern New Mexico (El Paso area to Deming/Lordsburg region) and Texas Position Overview Southern Research and Compliance LLC (SRC) is seeking a Biological Field Technician to support environmental compliance monitoring, biological field activities, and construction monitoring projects across Texas and the Southwest region. This is a full-time temporary position tied to an active project contract, with the potential to transition to a permanent role based on performance and business needs. The role will primarily support active construction monitoring assignments, with additional opportunities across SRC's broader project portfolio. This is a hybrid role: work alternates between on-site field deployments and remote report writing and documentation from home. The ideal candidate is dependable in the field, safety-minded, capable of working in remote conditions for extended periods, and produces clean, defensible documentation that meets agency and client standards.

Key Responsibilities

Field Support and Documentation

• Assist with biological and environmental compliance activities on active project sites
• Coordinate professionally with field leadership and construction crews
• Maintain daily logs, GPS points, photo documentation, and clear field notes

Environmental Compliance Monitoring

• Monitor construction activities for BMP compliance and infraction identification
• Deliver environmental awareness training to construction personnel
• Coordinate with agency personnel and SRC project management on compliance status

Protected Species Survey Support

• Assist with presence/habitat survey efforts and required documentation
• Support pre-activity checks and MBTA breeding season bird surveys
• Identify sensitive and ESA-listed species

Environmental Site Assessments

• Assist with reconnaissance-level assessments and due diligence support
• Document site conditions and compile field observations for reporting

Aquatic Surveys

• Assist with aquatic habitat assessments and field sampling as needed
• Work in and around waterbodies in riparian and coastal environments
• SCUBA-capable staff may support dive-related tasks when required

SRC Research and Development

• Support SRC research activities including field methods development and data collection
• Contribute to technical summaries, figures, and internal SOP improvements

Required Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Wildlife/Fisheries, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Minimum of two years of experience supporting environmental compliance or biological field projects, Southwest border region or Texas preferred
• Ability to pass federal security screening as required for project site access
• Comfortable working extended field schedules (10-hour days, up to 7 days per week during active monitoring) in remote desert conditions
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail
• Professional communication and ability to work around active construction operations
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel; this position requires approximately 50% travel including potential extended out-of-state deployments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal, state, or local agency environmental compliance projects
• Bird survey experience and strong bird ID skills (visual and by sound)
• Native plant identification, vegetation mapping, or habitat assessment experience
• Familiarity with linear project workflows (transportation, utilities, drainage, pipeline)
• GPS data collection experience
• Current SCUBA certification (proof required if applicable)
• Aquatic field experience (habitat assessments, wading, boat-based work)
• OSHA 10 certification or willingness to obtain prior to deployment
• Comfort with modern field tech (mobile data collection, GPS workflows, cloud photo logging)
• SRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.