Associate Biologist - Field Coordinator

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a full-time experienced individual as our new Associate Biologist-Field Coordinator.

WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.

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Key Details:

• Compensation: $52,000 - $70,000, DOE
• Start Date: Negotiable, potential to start immediately
• Application Deadline: August 31, 2024
• Location: Flexible - however ideal candidates are within Las Vegas, NV vicinity or close enough to regularly (2-3x monthly) travel to Las Vegas for in-person meetings.

Job Summary :

WEST has numerous projects underway and is continuing to grow and expand into the wind and solar markets and in other markets as well. WEST is seeking self-motivated candidates who possess the following:

• Skills and experience in biological studies such as bird identification, bat identification (acoustics or mist-netting), other species-specific surveys, wetland delineation, and/or habitat assessment,
• Ability to efficiently coordinate with multiple staff across WEST on different projects, and effectively train, lead, and supervise field personnel,
• Candidate(s) must be comfortable and willing to work in various (extreme) weather conditions and terrains and have a passion for the outdoors,
• Experience in technical writing (biological and/or regulatory) and managing task work for multiple projects.

Responsibilities Include:

Our Associate Biologists-Field Coordinators work individually, as well as with a team of natural resource specialists, scientists, and biometricians to:

• Track projects,
• Coordinate field-related work for Pre-construction, Construction Monitoring, and Post-construction renewable work,
• Conduct field-related work as needed and as experience allows, potentially including avian use surveys (i.e., avian point count surveys), raptor nest surveys, bat acoustic monitoring set up and maintenance, wetland delineation, grassland or other habitat assessment, and/or species-specific surveys,
• Conduct training for field technicians on relevant field protocols,
• Organize and review field data,
• Draft technical memos and reports.

This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of the duties that may be associated with this position

Requirements:

The Biologist we are seeking has a great opportunity to help WEST take the next step in our growth as a full-service environmental consulting firm. The successful candidate must be a self-starter who possesses:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, Ecology or an equivalent degree. Preference will be given to Candidates with 2+ years of previous consulting experience or a master's degree. However, strong work experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
• Previous experience on biological field studies.
• Proven technical writing, communication, and task management/coordination skills.
• Skilled use of topographic maps, compass, GPS units, and other field equipment.
• Ability to work within a team atmosphere and interact professionally and respectfully with project managers, office staff, clients, landowners, and field technicians.
• Ability to follow WEST safety protocols and train field staff on said protocols.
• Ability to effectively supervise others on tasks and/or field work.
• Ability to coordinate logistics and priorities for multiple projects, technician coordination, communication with multiple internal project teams, and task scheduling.
• Excellent time management, task management and organizational skills with the ability to work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines.
• Appropriate footwear (rugged hiking boots, etc.), clothing, and binoculars for biological field work.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre- employment background check, drug screening, and a DMV records check that meets WEST's minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver's license will be required.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Further, WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment, selection, advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment.