Job TitleConsulting Biologist - Project Manager

　　LocationRocky Mountain Region, US (Primary)

　　Job TypeRegular

　　of Hires Needed1

　　Job Description

　　Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is a dynamic medium sizeconsulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada. We arelooking for a full-time Consulting Biologist - Project Manager in the RockyMountain Region.

　　WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic andapplied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resourcedata. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation ofwhat we do, and what we believe in through our core values and keyprinciples. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and theenvironment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed,and highly motivated individuals.

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　　Job Summary:Ideal candidates will have experience and expertise in wildlife studydesign, business development, managing projects, and environmentalconsulting. Candidates will be responsible for managing projects related towildlife surveys for various industries, including renewable energy,transmission lines, pipelines, transportation, oil and gas, Departmentof Defense, and other industries or service areas where appropriate. Thecandidate will have a primary focus on the Rocky Mountain Region (Wyomingand Colorado, in particular).

　　The salary range for the position $65,000 - $85,000, plus annualbonus. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge and experience.

　　Responsibilities include:WEST's Consulting Biologists work individually, as well as with a team ofnatural 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 stateagencies.Providing technical expertise and team-oriented approaches to projectsOversee projects including leading and organizing:Pre-construction, post-construction mortality monitoring; renewable energyprojects; 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 developmentefforts.This position will require occasional overnight travel.

　　This is a general description of the functions for this position and is notinclusive of all the duties that may be associated with this position.

　　Job Requirements

　　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;Previous professional experience in environmental consulting with thefollowing knowledge, skills, and abilities:Avian and/or bat ecology are the target areas of technical expertisesought, but experience in wetland delineation, plant identification,threatened and endangered species (and other special status species) orother areas of ecology will also be considered; andExperience with interpretation of statistical analysis.Previous project management experience (5+ years for ConsultingBiologist), including budgeting and proposal writing experience,consulting work, and professional scientific experience.Track record of maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, clientsor stakeholders.Strong, competent writing and oral communication skills with the ability topay close attention to detail and accurately report the scientific methods andresults of field studies.Wi dlife biology technical knowledge and knowledge of regional wildlife.

　　After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass apre- employment background check, drug screening, and a DMV records checkthat meets WEST's minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf ofthe company. A valid driver's license will be required.

　　WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless oftheir 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