Job Title Associate Biologist Location Rocky Mountain

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Job Title Associate Biologist Location Rocky Mountain

Location:

Denver, CO

Description:

Job Title Associate Biologist Location Rocky Mountain Region, US (Primary) Job Type Regular # of Hires Needed 1 Job Description Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada. We are looking for a full-time Associate Biologist with a location TBD in the Rocky Mountain region. The role will have a heavy field support component. WEST's expertise in applied natural resource science results in scientifically defensible solutions, while maintaining our reputation of objectivity and excellence in our consulting services. Join WEST's collaborative team of professional ecologists and statisticians. Start dates are flexible, within reason, but may start as early as December 1, 2023. 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. Please click here to see what benefits WEST offers! The minimum base salary for the position is $50,000-$60,000, plus annual bonus, retirement plan, potential to become a shareholder within WEST, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for WEST employees and their families. Base salary will be based upon education, professional certifications, and previous work experience. Job Description: WEST has numerous projects underway and continues to grow and expand into both the wind and solar market, as well as other markets. WEST associate biologists work individually, as well as with a team of natural resource specialists, scientists and biometricians to: Conduct field work, including raptor nests surveys (including aerial flights), lek surveys, ground-based surveys for special status species (prairie dogs, burrowing owls, swift fox, among others), habitat mapping, wetland delineations, or other miscellaneous field surveys. Support avian use survey planning, acoustic monitoring set up and maintenance, standardized searches (i.e., beneath wind turbines) to locate bird and bat fatalities, and scheduling and conducting bias trials for fatality monitoring projects. Follow protocols to collect relevant natural resource data, implement health and safety, and complete administrative duties. 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. 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. Job Requirements Requirements and Preferred Skills/Abilities: The successful candidate will join WEST as a full-time regular Associate Biologist and will be a motivated self-starter who possesses: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or an equivalent degree. Preference will be given to candidates with 2+ years of previous field experience or a master's degree. Ability to work within a collaborative, respectful team atmosphere and interact professionally with project managers, office staff, clients, landowners, and field technicians. Previous experience on field studies and/or prior field experience conducting biological surveys. Experience in bird identification in the Rocky Mountain region preferred. Experience and/or an ability and willingness to complete aerial surveys, such as raptor nest and lek surveys. Experience in use and maintenance of field equipment, as well as use of topographic maps, compass, and GPS units. A passion for the outdoors and willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) weather conditions and terrains. Ability to travel extensively (up to 75% during certain seasons) for several weeks at a time, while maintaining administrative responsibilities. Demonstrable ability to coordinate logistics for multiple projects, including vendor outreach, technician coordination, and task scheduling. Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines. Proven technical writing, communication, and field management/coordination skills. Must be equipped with and provide own suitable footwear (rugged hiking boots, etc.), clothing, and binoculars. Physical Requirements: Applicants must be in good physical shape, as surveys and training can require long hours in locations where temperatures and conditions may be extreme. Candidate must be comfortable with hazards typical of the environment (sharp vegetation, four-wheel drive vehicle and ATV operation, dust, extreme heat and cold). 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. Education Bachelor's Degree Exemption Type Exempt Application Deadline

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Western Ecosystems Technology

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January 2 on WhatJobs

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