Consulting Biologist - Project Manager
Company: Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST)
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: September 1, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Title
Consulting Biologist - Project Manager
Salary
$66,000 - $100,000
Job Classification
Salaried
Location
Camp Hill, PA US (Primary)
Northeastern, US
Southeastern, US
Job Type
Regular
# of Hires Needed
2
Job Description
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is a dynamic medium size
environmental consulting firm with offices across the United States
and Canada. We are looking for a full-time Consulting
Biologist/Wildlife Biologist/Ecologist- Project Manager to manage
work in the eastern US (southeastern, mid-Atlantic, and
northeastern US). WEST has an office located in Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania and is supported by regionally located Project
Managers in the southeastern and northeastern US.
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 core values and key principles. Our work matters to our
clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a
company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated
individuals.
WEST's Camp Hill office is located just outside Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania that is a short drive from Philadelphia, Pittsburgh,
Baltimore, and Washington D.C and currently has a team of over a
dozen full-time office based and remote regionally based staff
members. The WEST eastern team is composed of professionals
including biologist/wildlife biologists/ecologists, bat biologists,
wetland ecologists, permitting specialists, avian ecologists,
Geographic Information System (GIS) technicians, and data
management personnel. The office works on a range of natural
resource projects, primarily supporting the development, operation,
and permitting of industrial wind and solar energy generation as
well as other projects including research-based opportunities,
linear projects (e.g., transmission and pipelines), and other
projects with natural resource challenges.
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Key Details:
Salary: The base salary for the position is $66,000 - $100,000
(Base salary will be based upon education, professional
certifications, and previous work experience), plus annual bonus,
employer and employee contributed 401 (k) retirement plan,
potential to become a shareholder within WEST, and comprehensive
health, dental, and vision plans for employees and their
families.
Job Summary:
Ideal candidates will have experience and expertise in wildlife
biology/management, ecology, natural resource management, or a
related environmental discipline, previous project management
experience that focuses on client and agency interactions to meet
study objectives or meeting state/federal guidelines or
recommendations such as the US Fish and Wildlife Service Land-Based
Wind Energy Guidelines (WEG), Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance
(ECPG), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), the Endangered Species
Act (ESA) or similar state/federal agency guidance documents,
wildlife study design, business development, and environmental
consulting. Candidates will be responsible for managing projects
related to natural resources and managing wildlife surveys for
various industries, including renewable energy, transmission lines,
pipelines, transportation, oil and gas, Department of Defense, and
other industries or service areas where appropriate. The candidate
will have an initial focus on the eastern US but work may expand
into other areas of the US or internationally based upon interest
and expertise.
Responsibilities include:
WEST's Consulting Biologist- Project Managers work individually, as
well as with a team of natural resource specialists, scientists and
biometricians.
Natural Resource Project Oversight:
Lead and organize projects focused on assisting clients with
natural resource challenges during project development or
operation,
federal and/or state-level permitting support for renewable energy
projects, linear projects, and other variable development
projects,
Manage pre- and post-construction field studies for energy and
other development projects.
Coordinate with local/state/federal agencies.
Administration of projects:
Prepare reports, proposals and provide quality assurance of
data,
Environmental consulting focused on assisting clients with wildlife
or natural resource issues related to project development or
operation.
Oversee projects including leading and organizing:
Pre-construction, post-construction mortality monitoring; renewable
energy projects; linear projects and other variable development
projects; wildlife field design and setup field studies, tribes,
and the public in support of client-directed project work.
Supervision/Mentorship:
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
development efforts.
This position will require overnight travel.
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
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 natural resource/wildlife project management experience
(3-5+ years), including budgeting and proposal writing experience,
environmental consulting work, and professional scientific
experience in support of energy project development.
Previous professional experience in the following are desired:
Avian and/or bat ecology are the target areas of technical
expertise sought, or experience with other natural resources of
interest to commercial clients will also be considered (e.g.,
aquatic species, wetlands/rare plants, insects, vegetation
management, etc.),
Experience with interpretation of statistical analyses.
Knowledge and understanding of the WEGs, ECPG, MBTA, and ESA.
Track record of maintaining positive relationships with coworkers,
clients, agency personnel, and stakeholders.
Strong, competent writing skills with the ability to pay close
attention to detail and accurately report the scientific methods
and results of field studies.
Wildlife biology technical knowledge and knowledge of regional
wildlife
After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must
successfully pass a pre- employment background check, drug
screening, and a DMV records check that meets WEST's minimum
criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A
valid driver's license will be required.
WEST provides 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.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Salary Grade
Exemption Type
Exempt
Application Deadline
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