Associate Biodiversity Specialist

Job Title

Associate Biodiversity Specialist

Salary

$52,000 - $73,000

Job Classification

Salaried

Location

Western, US (Primary)

Job Type

Regular

# of Hires Needed

Job Description

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is a dynamic, medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada. WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies, as well as sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. We are looking for a full-time Associate Biodiversity Specialist .

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.

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Key Details :

• Salary : $52,000 - $73,000, plus an annual bonus. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge, and experience.
• Location : Location in the western region of the United States, is preferred (see Careers at WEST : Join Our Team of Experts in Environmental Consulting ).

Job Description

The successful candidate will be an independent, self-motivated individual with relevant experience and knowledge in biodiversity standards, implementation strategies and reporting, plant community condition assessments and mapping, and sustainable habitat improvement measures utilizing nature-based solutions contributing to biodiversity and ecosystem services net positive outcomes. The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for supporting our Biodiversity Enhancement and Ecosystem Services program. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in the field in various weather conditions and terrains and have a passion for the outdoors. This role has an emphasis on nature-based solutions to improve habitat conditions at renewable energy projects in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon) and Western / Southwestern regions of the United States (Idaho, California, and Nevada), with additional projects in, but not limited to, the Rocky Mountain (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana) region.

Responsibilities :

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

Qualifications and Preferred Skills / Abilities :

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

Salary Grade

Exemption Type

Exempt

Application Deadline

10 / 28 / 2025