Job Title Associate Biologist - Field Coordinator

Salary $52,000 - $70,000

Job Classification Salaried

Location Grand Rapids, MI US (Primary)

Job Type Regular

of Hires Needed

1

Job Description

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 an  Associate Biologist - Field Coordinator  working remotely but located near Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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.

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Key Details: Compensation: $52,000 - $70,000, DOE Start Date:  Negotiable, potential to start immediately Application Deadline: September 27, 2024 Location:  Grand Rapids, MI, US (remote)

Job Summary WEST has numerous projects underway throughout Michigan and the Midwest Region and is continuing to grow our wind and solar projects, as well as expand into other markets. WEST is seeking a self-motivated candidate who possesses the following: Skills and experience in biological studies such as bird identification, bat identification (acoustics or mist-netting), 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 must be comfortable and willing to work in a wide range of weather conditions and terrains and have a passion for the outdoors Experience managing task work for multiple projects Experience in technical writing (biological and/or regulatory) is strongly preferred This position requires approximately 70% office work and 30% fieldwork

Job Responsibilities Our 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, 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.

Job Requirements

Job Qualifications The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual who is able to pay close attention to detail and possess: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in biological studies, natural resources, wildl