GMEC is seeking multiple field biologists for their Buffalo, WY, field office. Previous experience conducting avian surveys within the western region is required. Avian-related field work will include conducting greater sage-grouse lek counts, avian point counts, migratory surveys, raptor nest searches, and raptor nesting occupancy/productivity surveys. Avian surveys will make up the bulk of field work; however, surveys will also be conducted for other sensitive small mammals, herp species, plants, and wetland habitats. Wetland delineation experience is a plus. Travel is a large part of the position. The individual will be stationed out of Buffalo, WY, but may conduct surveys across Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, and Colorado.
One position would start immediately with a focus on point-counts. Other positions would start at the end of March and last through summer 2019 with the potential for extension.
Salary: DOE
Qualifications
· BS in wildlife biology related field
· Previous experience conducting avian surveys
· Extensive experience identifying avian species in the western region
· Individual must be in good physical condition capable of hiking long distances through variable terrain
· Experience operating off-road vehicles, hauling trailers, and navigating through remote areas
· Comfortable working independently and conducting avian surveys in extreme temperatures
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience conducting avian point counts
· Experience conducting raptor nesting/breeding surveys
· Experience conducting surveys for other species of concern, sensitive species, and T&E species within the western region
· Experience operating ArcGIS as well as Microsoft Access and Excel software
· Wetland Delineation experience (a plus!)
If interested, please send resume to Katie Taylor at ktaylor@gmecwy.com and Jacob Hourt at jhourt@gmecwy.com.
Please feel free to contact us with additional questions regarding this position 307-684-2112.
About Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants….
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants (GMEC) is an independently owned and multi-disciplinary natural resource consulting firm whose comprehensive blend of disciplines and years of experience allow us to provide solutions to unique and contemporary issues.
GMEC began operations in 2006 located in Buffalo, Wyoming at the base of the Bighorn Mountains. We started out by providing federal oil and gas permitting and environmental consulting services to the Powder River Basin region of Wyoming and Montana.
Since that time, we have grown to a diverse group of permitting specialists, wildlife biologists, NEPA specialists, ecologists, range management specialists, and GIS analysts that manage a wide variety of projects through the Rocky Mountain West and Great Plains Regions. Our services include federal and state oil and gas as well as renewable energy permitting; wildlife and T&E species surveys and support; third-party NEPA preparation; rangeland health assessments and monitoring; Storm-Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) creation and inspections; reclamation planning and implementation, wetland delineations; and Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) assessments of streams.
Our team has extensive experience working with private landowners, federal and state entities, and private industry on a variety of natural resource related projects. Several of our employees’ have backgrounds in farming and ranching as well as previous employment with a variety of government agencies including USDA-NRCS, USDA-USFS, WY-DEQ and USDI-BLM which allow GMEC to approach projects with a perspective that facilitates cooperation between the involved parties and aids in the development of plans that are mutually acceptable to all involved.
GMEC team members have extensive experience working with various agencies across a broad range of environmental applications for the past 10 years. We pride ourselves in the relationships we develop with our clients, our staff’s integrity, and the quality of our work.
