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 – Field Coordinator to join our Houston/Sugar Land, Texas team.

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.

The Texas office is located just minutes from Sugar Land, Texas and less than 30 minutes from Houston along Highway 69 with access to a range of food and service options and has free surface parking. The office is growing and currently consists of five full-time staff. The office hosts frequent group gatherings and outings to connect and maintain a positive and engaging work culture. 

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Key Details:

• Salary: $52,000 - $66,000, DOE
• Location: Houston/Sugar Land, Texas

Job Summary:

WEST has numerous projects underway and is continuing to grow and expand into the wind and solar markets and in other markets as well. WEST is seeking self-motivated candidates who possess 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(s) must be comfortable and willing to work in various (extreme) weather conditions and terrains and have a passion for the outdoors,
• Experience in technical writing (biological and/or regulatory) and managing task work for multiple projects.

Responsibilities Include:

Our Associate Biologists-Field Coordinators work individually, as well as with a team of natural resource specialists, scientists, and biometricians to:

• Track projects,
• Coordinate field-related work for Pre-construction, Construction Monitoring, and Post-construction renewable work,
• 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 delineation, grassland or other habitat assessment, and/or species-specific surveys,
• Conduct training for field technicians on relevant field protocols,
• Organize and review field data,
• Draft technical memos and reports.

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.