Consulting Bat Biologist – (1737)

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a full time Consulting level bat biologist to conduct qualitative bat call analysis in the eastern and western United States and Canada.

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:

• Salary: The minimum base salary is $66,000 for the Consulting-level, plus annual bonus. Salary and title may vary based on education, knowledge and experience.

This position will require occasional overnight travel. Start date is flexible.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability as a qualitative bat expert with experience completing bat acoustic surveys, qualitatively identifying federally listed, under review, and candidate bat species such as Indiana bat, northern long-eared bat, tricolored bat, and little brown bat, AND/OR western species such as western long-eared Myotis, fringed Myotis, Townsend’s big-eared bat, big free-tailed bat, and Mexican free-tailed bat. Experience with acoustic analysis software (i.e. Kaleidoscope, Analook, AnaBat Insight, SonoBat). Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and completing bat and other wildlife related studies, including presence/probable absence surveys for threatened and endangered bats, NABat monitoring surveys, WEG compliant acoustic activity surveys, pre-construction and post-construction avian and bat surveys at wind energy projects, habitat assessments for rare species, and preparing/reviewing technical reports of survey results.

Responsibilities include:

• Qualitative review and labeling of eastern and western bats
• Review acoustic data collected across multiple projects and technicians to determine functionality and help troubleshoot issues with technicians in the field
• Review bat calls in bat acoustic analysis software (e.g., Kaleidoscope, Analook, AnaBat Insight, SonoBat)
• Assist in proposal writing and report writing for bat specific studies

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

Requirements:

Primary qualifications sought for the position include:

• Qualified and experienced with visually identifying either eastern federally-listed and candidate bat species OR western sensitive bat species by acoustic sonogram
• At least a master’s degree in biology or natural resource related field
• Familiarity with current auto identification software, and current acoustic detectors is required. Familiarity with SonoBat, Kaleidoscope, and Titley software preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing wildlife field studies, specifically for bats.

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.