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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 experienced individual to join the WEST Team as anAssociate Biologist - Field Coordinatorin Bismarck, North Dakota.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 key values and core principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.Please clickhereto see what benefits WEST offers!Key Details:
Compensation:$52,000 - $70,000
Start Date: late February/early March 2025
Application Deadline:January 13, 2025
Location:Bismarck, North Dakota
Job SummaryWEST has numerous projects underway and is continuing to grow and expand into the wind and solar markets and in other markets as well. WEST is seeking self-motivated candidate(s) who possess the following:
Skills and experience in biological studies such as bird identification, bat identification (acoustics or mist-netting), pollinators, other species-specific surveys, wetland delineation, and/or habitat assessment
Ability to efficiently coordinate with multiple staff across WEST on different projects, and effectively train, lead, and supervise field personnel
Candidate(s) must be comfortable and willing to work in a wide range of weather conditions and terrains and have a passion for the outdoors
Experience in technical writing (biological and/or regulatory) and managing task work for multiple projects
This position requires approximately 70% office work and 30% fieldwork
Job ResponsibilitiesOur Associate Biologists-Field Coordinators work individually, as well as with a team of natural resource specialists, scientists, and biometricians to:
Coordinate field-related work for Pre-construction, Construction, and Post-construction studies for the renewable energy industry
Conduct field-related work as needed and as experience allows, potentially including avian use surveys (i.e., avian point count surveys), raptor nest surveys, bat acoustic monitoring set up and maintenance, wetland delineations, grassland or other habitat assessments, post-construction monitoring surveys, and/or species-specific surveys
Train field staff on data collection protocols, health and safety procedures, and administrative protocols
Organize and review field data, including close coordination with project managers, field staff, data and quality assurance staff, and statisticians to ensure quality data collection
Track fieldwork progress for multiple projects, and support project managers with survey kickoff, implementation, and project wrap-up, as well as with supervision of field staff
Draft technical memos and reports (biological and/or regulatory) and other project support materials as needed
This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of the duties that may be associated with this position.
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Job QualificationsThe successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual who is able to pay close attention to detail and possess.Minimum of a Bachelors degree in biological studies, natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology, rangeland sciences, or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with at least two years of relevant experience or a Masters degreePrevious experience on biological field
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