Associate Biologist - NEPA Specialist
Company: Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST)
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Title
Associate Biologist - NEPA Specialist
Location
Flexible, US (Primary)
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
# of Hires Needed
1
Job Description
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is a dynamic,
medium-size consulting firm with offices across the United States
and Canada. We are looking for a full-time Associate Biologist -
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Specialist . The position
will provide mentorship and growth opportunity for early-career or
mid-level biologists. All WEST biologists are supported by a team
of technical and non-technical staff, which sets new team members
up for success. Beyond science, we encourage and support
participation in conservation actions at the local and national
level and have developed a company-wide diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI) program. We are seeking a qualified NEPA Specialist
to help WEST take the next step in our growth as a full-service
environmental consulting firm.
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.
Please click here to see what benefits WEST offers!
Location is flexible but with a preference for joining an existing
branch officelocation (see
https://west-inc.com/about-us/locations/.
The minimum base salary for this position is $52,000, plus benefits
and annual bonus. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge,
and experience.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be an independent, self-motivated
individual with relevant experience and knowledge in natural
resources, as well as writing for both technical and non-technical
audiences. The successful candidate will have strong writing skills
and be responsible for supporting our NEPA and solar practice
areas. Specific experience with NEPA writing and analysis, general
environmental planning and consulting, leading or working on large
scale projects, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams of
biologists, resource specialists, and other technical and
non-technical staff is of particular interest. This position will
be primarily office-based, but may also include periodic field work
and require travel and overnight stays for fieldwork or in-person
client and/or agency meetings.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support WEST's NEPA project managers to help develop legally sound
NEPA documents (i.e., Environmental Impact Statements,
Environmental Assessments, and Categorical Exclusions).
Support development of a variety of other reports, including pre-
and post-construction survey work, Critical Issues Analyses, or
other state or federal permitting documents and regulatory
compliance strategies.
Assist with habitat assessments and natural resources field
surveys.
Help maintain WEST's position as thought leaders in the
environmental consulting market.
This is a general description of the functions for this position
and is not inclusive of all the duties thatmay be associated with
this position.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in environmental planning,
biological sciences, natural resources, ecology, or similar field.
Preference will be given to candidates with 1-2 years of previous
consulting experience or a master's degree.
Previous NEPA analysis training or experience is preferred but not
required.
Strong writing skills with the ability to pay close attention to
detail and accurately reportscientific methods, results of field
studies, and other scientific concepts to a broad range of
audiences.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Good time management and organizational skills, with the ability to
workwell under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and
deadlines.
Able to work independently and interact professionally and
respectfully with project managers and other project staff,
clients, landowners, and agency personnel.
Available for occasional travel and overnight stays.
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
Exemption Type
Exempt
Application Deadline
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