Associate Biologist - Wetland Specialist

Job Summary

This position will involve two roles – that of Wetland Specialist to assist with conducting fieldwork and reporting, and that of a Field Coordinator to coordinate fieldwork and field staff for various ecological projects. Ideal candidates will have demonstrable experience and expertise in wetland delineations in Texas in various wetland types, e.g. playa lakes, riparian wetlands, freshwater marshes, saline and brackish marshes and deepwater swamps. Fieldwork, including travel and overnight stays will be regular – usually one-week trips but can occasionally extend to two weeks or longer for larger projects. Office work will also form part of the work mix. Additional tasks may include general environmental planning and consulting, working on medium-to-large scale projects, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams of biologists, resource specialists, and other technical and non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers;
• Comfortable working in remote and rugged locations, where access requires hiking or 4wd/ATV proficiency;
• Perform wetland/water delineation project work;
• Support tasks and coordinate field staff as related to natural resource field studies (e.g., wildlife, wetlands, etc.);
• Write technical reports that meet client and regional agency standards;
• Perform quality checks to ensure WEST standards and client requirements are met;
• Conduct day-to-day administration of projects;
• Other field and office tasks as related to WEST projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, biological sciences, natural resources, ecology or equivalent;
• Ability to perform wetland/water delineation throughout Texas;
• Ability to work outdoors for long days in various climatic conditions;
• Experience driving offroad;
• Strong botany skills, with rare plant experience a plus;
• General knowledge of threatened and endangered species assessments;
• Emphasis on health and safety;
• Strong, competent writing skills;
• Good time management, ability to be adaptable, and ability to meet deliverable targets and deadlines;
• Ability to work amicably with individuals and teams of people;
• Ability to follow instructions from managers and accept guidance and constructive criticism;
• Work from the WEST Stafford Office in Texas;
• Be able to travel up to 70-80% of the year.

Pay

The minimum base salary for this position is $60,000 and the maximum is $73,000, plus additional annual profit-sharing bonus potential. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge, and experience.

Schedule

Fieldwork, including travel and overnight stays will be regular – usually one-week trips but can occasionally extend to two weeks or longer for larger projects. Office work will also form part of the work mix. Additional tasks may include general environmental planning and consulting, working on medium-to-large scale projects, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams of biologists, resource specialists, and other technical and non-technical staff.