Contracts Assistant

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium-size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a full-time, experienced Contracts Assistant in our Cheyenne, WY, Laramie, WY, or Fort Collins, CO office.

At WEST we maintain a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since our founding in 1990, our team has been driven by a shared set of core values and principles - because our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and become a part of a team of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.

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Key details:

• Salary: The minimum base compensation for this position is $23/hour and the maximum is $24/hour. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge and experience.
• Location: Cheyenne or Laramie, WY, or Fort Collins, CO.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Contracts department. The Contracts Assistant will work individually and with our Contracts team to:

• Perform data entry/project set up.
• Review contracts for conformity to company rates, rules and regulations and insurance requirements.
• Monitor existing contracts to ensure timely renewals.
• Assist the Contracts Department with various tasks.
• File and track status of contracts.
• Administrative tasks such as processing mail and telephone calls.
• Communication with Clients and Project Managers.

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.

Requirements:

The Contracts Assistant we are seeking has a great opportunity to help WEST take the next step in our growth as a premier environmental consulting firm. The successful candidate must be a self-starter who possesses:

• Either a high school diploma or an equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• Problem solving/analysis skills.
• Communication proficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail in all transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling information and documentation.

After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and 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 is committed to 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.