Western EcoSystems Technology (WEST) · 1 day ago
Associate Biologist - Field Coordinator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $66K/yr
2+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Chance Rathburn Burbage
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and 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
Coordinate standardized searches (i.e., beneath wind turbines) to locate bird and bat fatalities and bias trials for fatality monitoring projects.
Conduct training for field technicians on relevant field protocols
Organize and review field data, including close coordination with project managers, quality assurance, and statistical personnel.
Track progress for multiple projects, and support project managers with survey kickoff, implementation, and decommissioning.
Draft technical memos and reports, and other project support materials as needed.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, Ecology or an equivalent degree.
Previous experience on biological field studies, preferably in the Rocky Mountain Region.
Ability to work within a collaborative, respectful team atmosphere and interact professionally with project managers, office staff, clients, landowners, and field technicians.
Proven technical writing, communication, and task management/coordination skills.
Skilled use of topographic maps, compass, GPS units, and other field equipment.
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 extensively (up to 75% of time during certain seasons) for several weeks at a time, while maintaining administrative responsibilities.
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.
Preferred
Preference will be given to Candidates with 2+ years of previous consulting experience or a master’s degree.
Company
Western EcoSystems Technology (WEST)
WEST provides environmental and statistical consulting services and contract research nationally and internationally to industry, government, and private organizations.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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