Wildlife Conservation Specialist

Job Summary

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

The successful candidate will possess skills and experience in biological studies such as bird identification, bat identification (acoustics or mist-netting), raptor nest surveys, other species-specific surveys, wetland delineation, and/or habitat assessments.

We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who can efficiently coordinate with multiple staff across WEST on different projects, effectively train, lead, and supervise field personnel, and have a passion for the outdoors.

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate and conduct field-related work as needed and as experience allows, potentially including avian use 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 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.

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.

• 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, clothing, and binoculars for biological field work.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively for several weeks at a time, while maintaining administrative responsibilities.