Requirements and Preferred Skills/Abilities:

The successful candidate will join WEST as a full-time regular Consulting Biologist, depending on experience and skillset, and will be a motivated 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 the following are desired:
- Managing projects and field efforts compliant with the WEG.
- Managing and conducting biological field studies involving avian use surveys, raptor nest surveys, eagle nest surveys.
- Experience with a broad suite of environmental regulatory compliance processes (Land-Based WEG, Endangered Species Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act) and state routing and permitting processes for proposed renewable energy projects.
Track record of maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, clients, and project stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including attention to detail in writing, and experience writing and editing reports.
Strong time management, project task coordination and leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines.
Ability to follow instructions from managers and accept guidance and constructive feedback from colleagues and supervisors.
Demonstrated regular and reliable work attendance.
Ability to maintain flexible work hours and adhere to company policies.

WEST is proud to provide 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.

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