Associate Botanist

Western Ecosystems Technology • Corvallis, OR

283d • $54,000 - $66,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is looking for a full-time Associate Botanist (western US-focus). 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.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in botany, natural resources or equivalent.
• A minimum of three (3) years of job-related experience conducting botany-related surveys including rare plant surveys and assessments, quantitative vegetation sampling and/or monitoring, plant community/association mapping, and wetland delineations in the western US.
• Proficiency with plant identification and working familiarity with relevant floras of the western US.
• Exceptional and demonstrated technical writing ability.
• Good organizational and data management skills.
• Experience with MS Excel and spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• A valid driver's license will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Some consulting experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with restoration ecology and developing seed mixes is desired but not required.
• Completion of a Basic Wetland Delineation course or willingness to complete one.
• GIS experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with ESRI Field Maps and Survey 123.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct/lead botany-related field work, including rare plant surveys, restoration and mitigation monitoring, natural vegetation community mapping and characterizations, and wetland surveys.
• Supervise and work with other field personnel.
• Travel will be required for this position especially during field season and may be up to 75% of the incumbent's time.
• Prepare rare plant and other botany-related survey reports and technical memorandums.
• Conduct impact analyses for rare plants and sensitive natural vegetation communities.
• Conduct other survey work as needed that may include noxious weed surveys and wetland delineations.

Benefits

• Salary: $54,000 - $66,000, plus an annual bonus.
• Flexible office location across the western US or remote location considered.
• Equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree