include WEST's Consulting Biologist Project Managers work individually, as well as with a team of natural resource specialists, environmental planners, scientists, and biometricians. Administration of projects Promote a strong health and safety culture, Primary point of contact for clients, Prepare proposals and budgets, reports, and permit applications, Provide quality as

WEST is looking for candidates to reside within a one hour commute to Donaldson, MN. Primary responsibilities of pre construction positions include avian use surveys for songbirds, hawks, eagles, and waterfowl of the region. Additional survey work may include raptor nest surveys, eagle nest monitoring surveys, and bat acoustic monitoring. Successful candidates must be abl

include Walk transects to record breeding bird observations. Map bird locations. Describe bird behaviors. Follow protocols to collect quality data; and Upload observation forms electronically. This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties that may be associated with this position. Job Requirements Requirements Bache

Candidates must have a strong understanding of the NEPA process with experience overseeing the preparation of environmental assessments (EAs) and/or environmental impact statements (EISs). Experience carrying out NEPA review with two or more federal agencies is preferred. The ideal candidate will also have experience complying with other federal laws and regulations, such

Include Oversee various proposal initiatives including coordinating with technical staff. Oversees daily workflow and output of proposal development, including management of proposal teams and deliverables. Prepares various standard materials including proposal templates, project specific rate sheets, resumes, budget templates, statement of qualifications, and presentation

The primary duty involves conducting Avian surveys for songbirds, hawks, eagles This job includes conducting field work in a remote location. Fieldwork may include loading and towing a trailer with UTV or snowmobile, operation of a UTV or snowmobile, travel on field roads into project area, field navigation, and observing and recording for avian activity (previous experie

The primary responsibilities of this position are To conduct standardized searches for bird carcasses beneath wind turbines. Successful candidates must be able to work in a rural field setting, work well both independently and with others, and follow field and data entry protocols. Previous experience conducting carcass searches is preferred. Training will be provided. An

Job Title Bat Acoustic Technician Salary $19.25 $21.75 Job Classification Hourly Location Central, IA US Eastern, IL US Eastern, NE US (Primary) Western, IA US Job Type Temporary # of Hires Needed 4 Job Description Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States, is looking for one full time temporary

The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting botanical and wildlife surveys remotely in eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Previous experience USACE wetland delineation procedures is expected; knowledge of BLM and USFS sensitive species are a plus. Surveys are presumed to start late May/early June 2024 and may continue through October 2024. Biologis

The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting botanical and wildlife surveys in the prairies of eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Previous experience and/or knowledge of BLM and USFS sensitive species and USACE wetland delineation procedures are a plus. Surveys are presumed to start late May/early June 2024 and may continue through October 2024. Bio

The primary duty involves conducting avian use surveys for passerines and raptors with an emphasis on eagles. Additional duties/requirements Regularly navigate on unimproved roads in a remote location with the use of either a four wheel drive vehicle or an ATV/UTV. Additional tasks may include big game surveys, raptor nest surveys, special status species surveys, acoustic

The successful candidate must be a self starter who enjoys research, learning new analytical techniques to solve challenging problems, and communicating and interacting with people (both co workers and clients). Additionally, the successful candidate should provide technical solutions and advise co workers and clients on complex statistical analyses. Responsibilities incl

Primary duties involve Conducting fatality monitoring for eagle (and other species) fatalities beneath operating wind turbines Fieldwork will require long days in a range of temperatures and wind speeds. Fatality monitoring will entail long hours of walking (up to 10 miles per day), sometimes in inclement conditions. Candidate must be comfortable with hazards typical of t

Conducting post construction fatality monitoring at operational wind turbines with a focus on eagles and other large bodied avian carcasses. Conducting scans for carcasses beneath turbines, searcher efficiency trials, and carcass persistence trials. Operating 4X4 vehicle, potentially in rough terrain and in various weather conditions. Maintaining high search acuity and aw

Ideal candidates will have 2 10 years of management level experience and expertise in wildlife study design, business development, and environmental consulting. Candidates will be responsible for managing projects related to wildlife surveys for various industries, specifically renewable energy (wind and solar). Responsibilities include WEST's Consulting Biologists work i