Data Entry Technician – (1426)

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a temporary, full time, Data Entry Technician. 

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: $16.00/hour, DOE
• Start Date: 03/01/2024
• End Date: 8/31/2024
• Location: Cheyenne, WY or Laramie, WY

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be:

• Self-driven and motivated who can work well independently as well as in team environments.
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for the outdoors and have either obtained or is currently pursuing a graduate degree/career in wildlife, environmental, biological, statistics, or a related field.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Enter biological data into MS SQL, MS Excel, QGIS, or others as needed.
• Various filing, scanning, archiving of datasheets.
• Work cooperatively with and under the direction of the tracking & data team personnel.
• Other duties as appropriate and assigned.
• As experience grows:
  • Participate in more complex data entry,
  • Learn data QAQC procedures.

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

Requirements:

• The preferred candidate will be currently enrolled in college classes under an environmental or biological related science degree program.
• Have a strong interest in working with natural resource data and databases.
• Be capable of appearing for work on time as scheduled.
• Be able to understand and follow instructions yet have initiative and confidence to ask questions, accept guidance and constructive criticism.
• Understand how to use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Be able to interact effectively with coworkers, maintain a positive attitude.
• Have a highly developed ability to stay focused and pay attention to detail.
• Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Have an ability to think critically to solve problems

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for long periods of time.

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. Candidates must adhere to all health and safety requirements. 

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.