Consulting Biologist – Project Manager – (1598)

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 Consulting Biologist – Project Manager.

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: $66,000 – $100,000, DOE
• Start Date: Negotiable, potential to start immediately
• Application Deadline: August 31, 2024
• Location: Flexible – however ideal candidates are within Albuquerque, NM vicinity or close enough to regularly (2-3x monthly) travel there for in-person meetings.

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. 

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:
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with clients and federal and state agencies.
  • Providing technical expertise and team-oriented approaches to projects
• 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 – strong work experience may be able to substitute for the above requirements;  
• 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, threatened and endangered species (and other special status species) or other areas of ecology will also be considered; and
  • Experience with interpretation of statistical analysis.
• Previous project management experience (3+ 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.