Consulting Biologist

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 Consulting Biologist in New Mexico.   

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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Job Summary:

Ideal candidates will have experience and expertise in wildlife study design, business development, managing projects, and environmental consulting. Candidates will be responsible for managing projects related to wildlife surveys for various industries, including renewable energy, transmission lines, pipelines, transportation, oil and gas, Department of Defense, and other industries or service areas where appropriate.  The candidate will have an initial focus on the Western U.S.  

The minimum base salary for the Consulting position is $80,000 and the maximum is $95,000, plus annual bonus. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities include:

WEST’s Consulting Biologists work individually, as well as with a team of natural resource specialists, scientists and biometricians.

• Administration of projects:
  • Prepare reports, proposals and provide quality assurance of data.
• Environmental consulting.
• Oversee projects including leading and organizing:
  • Pre-construction, post-construction mortality monitoring; renewable energy projects; linear projects and other variable development projects; wildlife field design and setup field studies.
• Supervision:
  • Manage project teams, deliverables and budgets for multiple projects.
  • Train and manage field coordinators and technicians.
  • Supervise and direct field studies and staff.
• Promote health and safety.
• Market WEST’s capabilities:
  • Foster current business relationships and promote new business development efforts.
• This position will require occasional overnight travel.

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

Requirements:

The successful candidate must be a self-starter who possesses:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biological studies, natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology or equivalent;  
• Previous professional experience in environmental consulting with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Avian and/or bat ecology are the target areas of technical expertise sought, but experience in wetland delineation, plant identification, or other areas of ecology will also be considered; and
  • Experience with interpretation of statistical analysis.
• Previous project management experience (5 years for Consulting Biologist), including budgeting and proposal writing experience, consulting work, and professional scientific experience.
• Track record of maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, clients or stakeholders.
• Strong, competent writing and oral communication skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail and accurately report the scientific methods and results of field studies.
• Wildlife biology technical knowledge and knowledge of regional wildlife.

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.