HWA Wildlife Consulting, LLC (HWA) is a natural resource consulting firm based in Laramie, Wyoming that specializes in wildlife monitoring, regulatory compliance, impact assessment, and wildlife research. We are looking for motivated wildlife biologists to join our team to assist with avian surveys and monitoring primarily in and around energy development sites in Oklahoma.  Duties may include surveying for migratory bird nests; monitoring of construction activities to ensure regulatory compliance; monitoring of best management practices for stormwater pollution prevention plan; and inventorying various wildlife species and mapping habitat. Positions will begin in May (approximately May 18) and will most likely end in  September. Housing and transportation in the field are provided.  

REQUIRED Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Wildlife, Natural Resources, Ecology, or related field.
• Ability to identify raptor and songbird species.
• Ability to identify common wildlife and plant species of the Midwest.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Drug screening required (pre-employment and random testing).
• Familiarity with ESRI Field Maps.

The ideal applicant must have a strong background and experience conducting wildlife inventory and habitat assessments (plant community classification), preferably in the Great Plains ecosystems.  Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of people from industry, state and federal agencies, private landowners, the general public, and co-workers. They also must have a keen sense of observation, careful field data collection skills, strong navigational skills, and be proficient using computers, GPS units, and other electronic devices. He/she will be highly motivated, responsible, self-reliant, get along well with others, and enjoy working in challenging field settings. He/she must have the ability to travel and perform field work over extended time periods and have a willingness to work a highly variable and unpredictable schedule. Work will typically occur 5-6 days per week and involve long days, often hiking long distances, and irregular hours.  Field conditions include rugged terrain and highly variable weather conditions.  Above all, we are looking for applicants with a good sense of humor and strong work ethic who are dedicated to accomplishing tasks as part of a team.

Applicants should be physically capable of extensive field work and should exhibit professionalism in client, landowner and agency interactions as representatives of HWA.