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Job Number:	20324 (Classification: Temporary/Seasonal Positions)
Title:	Wildlife Biologists and Range Ecologists/Botanists
Agency:	Aster Canyon Consulting, Inc.
Location:	Pinedale, WY
Job Description:	Aster Canyon Consulting, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm based in Pinedale, Wyoming. We specialize in environmental field services including; wildlife surveys for threatened and endangered species, wildlife monitoring of gas fields, habitat mitigation recommendations, gas well reclamation monitoring & recommendations, GIS mapping services, wetland delineations, and conservation easement baseline resource inventories. Our clients are oil and gas companies, land trusts, non profit conservation organizations, government agencies, engineers, land developers, realtors and ranchers. Wildlife species inventoried include; mountain plover, sage-grouse, prairie dogs, pygmy rabbits, black-footed ferrets, burrowing owls, bald eagles, golden eagles, sage sparrows, sage thrashers, ferruginous hawks and other raptors and migratory birds. Vegetation inventoried consists of arid cold-desert sagebrush-grassland and desert saltbush species. www.astercanyon.com We are currently seeking employees for 18 positions including; Range Ecologists/Botanists and Wildlife Biologists. Work Timeline. Temporary/Seasonal Positions Range Ecologists =Approximately Mid May through Mid August. Dates are based on business need, and may be subject to change. Wildlife Biologists =Approximately Mid March through the end of August. Certain positions extend from Mid April to the beginning of October. Dates are based on business need, and may be subject to change. Job Description: Range Ecologists " Conduct reclamation monitoring, vegetation field studies and wetland delineations. " Must have knowledge or ability to key out sage-steppe grasses, forbs and shrubs. " Must have knowledge or ability to identify soils. " Collect data as per established protocols. " Run vegetation transects on reclaimed gas well pads and undisturbed rangeland. " Must accurately and meticulously record data in the field and conduct quality control and quality assurance on collected data. " Must accurately and meticulously enter data in excel database " Locate and use existing reports, scientific studies, data and other relevant documents for educating yourself, creating ideas and for interpreting data and preparation of reports. " Must accurately and meticulously report findings " Must accurately and meticulously maintain database, field truck, ATV, field equipment, safety equipment. " Must accurately and meticulously record time on timesheet. Wildlife Biologists " Survey and identify threatened and endangered species on foot, by truck and ATV as per established protocols. " Must accurately and meticulously record data in the field and conduct quality control and quality assurance on collected data. " Must accurately and meticulously enter data in excel database " Locate and use existing reports, scientific studies, data and other relevant documents for educating yourself, creating ideas and for interpreting data and preparation of reports. " Must accurately and meticulously map data via Arc View GIS " Must accurately and meticulously report findings " Must accurately and meticulously maintain database, field truck, ATV, field equipment, safety equipment. " Must accurately and meticulously record time on timesheet. " Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Wyoming wildlife biology. " Ability to identify song birds by sight and sound. " Must have a keen sense of observation!
Qualifications:	" Top applicants will posses a B.S. in wildlife, biology, ecology, range ecology or natural resources. However, current students may also be considered for some positions. " Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing during employment. " Must demonstrate quick learning, strong observational skills, solid critical thinking, field leadership, and protocol implementation. " Very strong and demonstrated technical writing and editing skills. " Top applicants will have excellent interpersonal communication skills, experience interacting with ranchers, hunters, scientists, tourists and oil & gas workers. " Successful applicants will be flexible, enthusiastic, & hardworking. " Posses a willingness to work in proximity of oil and gas wells. " Positions demand sensitive observation and recording skills, persistence, independence and self-reliance. " Willingness to work a variable schedule (often before sunrise & including weekends) that may change with little or no notice. " Possess a valid, clean, drivers license. " Experience with 4WD standard transmission vehicles and ATVs. " Ability to navigate alone in the field using map, compass, and GPS unit. " Commitment to the conservation of natural diversity and have a solution minded focus in regards to the natural resource extraction industry. " Assist project manager in data collection, organization, interpretation and report preparation. " Use topographical maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and scientific, tools and equipment under difficult field conditions. " Possess current first aid & CPR certification To apply mail or e-mail cover letter, resume, transcripts (unofficial OK), and list of 3 references to Aster Canyon Consulting, Inc. info@astercanyon.com P.O. Box 1704 Pinedale, WY 82941. Please put JOB POST in the subject line. Thank you for your interest!
Salary:	$10-20/hr
Last Date to apply:	March 1, 2010
Website:	astercanyon.com
Contact:	Curt Yanish E-mail: Info@astercanyon.com(Preferred) Phone: 307-367-6824