Environmental Monitor

HWA Wildlife Consulting, LLC (HWA) is a natural resource consulting firm based in Laramie, Wyoming that specializes in wildlife monitoring, regulatory compliance, impact assessment, and wildlife research. We are looking for motivated wildlife biologists to join our team to assist with wildlife survey, monitoring, and research projects primarily in and around energy development sites in Oklahoma and Kansas.  Duties may include monitoring of construction activities to ensure regulatory compliance; monitoring of best management practices for stormwater pollution prevention plan; conducting raptor nesting and productivity surveys; survey for migratory birds; and inventorying various wildlife species and mapping habitat. Positions will begin in March (approximately March 15) and will most likely end in August or September. Housing and transportation in the field are provided.  Exact starting and ending dates are somewhat negotiable (by one or two weeks).

The ideal applicant must have a strong background and experience conducting wildlife inventory and habitat assessments (plant community classification), preferably in the Great Plains ecosystems.  Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of people from industry, state and federal agencies, private landowners, the general public, and co-workers. They also must have a keen sense of observation, careful field data collection skills, strong navigational skills, and be proficient using computers, GPS units, and other electronic devices. He/she will be highly motivated, responsible, self-reliant, get along well with others, and enjoy working in challenging field settings. He/she must have the ability to travel and perform field work over extended time periods and have a willingness to work a highly variable and unpredictable schedule. Work will typically occur 5-6 days per week and involve long days, often hiking long distances, and irregular hours.  Field conditions include rugged terrain and highly variable weather conditions.  Above all, we are looking for applicants with a good sense of humor and strong work ethic who are dedicated to accomplishing tasks as part of a team.

Other important qualifications include experience with 4-wheel drive vehicles and ATVs. Applicants should be physically capable of extensive field work and should exhibit professionalism in client, landowner and agency interactions as representatives of HWA. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references to the email address listed below.

REQUIRED Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Wildlife, Natural Resources, Ecology, or related field.
• Ability to identify raptor and songbird species.
• Ability to identify common wildlife and plant species of the midwest.
• Familiarity with ESRI Field Maps.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Drug screening required (pre-employment and random testing).

Pay Rate: $3,467/month

HWA provides housing, field vehicle, per diem while in the field, and overtime rate for hours over 40/week.