Field Biologist
WESTECH Environmental Services Inc.
Helena, Montana
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $50,000 - $80,000 per year |
| Benefits | Health insurance, Paid-Time-Off, Employer Sponsored Retirement |
| Deadline | Jan 05, 2026 |
| Experience | 2 - 6 years |
More information available at: https://www.westech-env.com/careers/
Primary Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a natural resources field, or at least 5 years of experience working in a natural resources field, with emphasis on data collection and
management.
Experience: Experienced in completing field surveys and technical reporting for a variety of natural resources such as: wetlands, rare plants, breeding birds, raptors, and/or noxious weeds.
Ability: Ability and interest in contributing to a variety of key tasks such as: survey design, field work, data entry, data analysis, GIS mapping/analysis, and reporting.
Specific Skills: Preference for the following demonstrable skills: plant identification, wetland delineation, bird identification, GIS mapping using ArcGIS Pro, database management (e.g., MS Access, Excel), data analysis in “R” or Excel, and report writing.
Travel: Position will require extensive travel to a variety of remote locations in the Intermountain West and Great Plains. Applicants must be physically and psychologically able
to complete field work under adverse conditions such as: heat, rain, snow, insects, and/or steep terrain (all while maintaining a positive/professional attitude). Field stints up to 14
days are possible with multiple field surveys each year, typically between April and October. Camping may be required.
Additional Qualifications:
- Client Contacts: Additional consideration will be given to individuals who can bring new clients or projects to WESTECH.
- Environmental Permitting: Additional consideration will be given to individuals with demonstrable Environmental Permitting and NEPA experience.
| Category | Botany, Ecology, Wildlife |
| Tags | GIS, Wetland, Environmental Consulting, Ornithology |