Title: Avian Biologist Montana – 1-year position, housing provided
Company: HWA Wildlife Consulting, LLC (HWA)
Location/s: Cut Bank, Montana and surrounding area
Position Description: Wildlife Biologist needed for 1-year for avian fatality monitoring at an existing wind farm near Cut Bank, Montana.
Job Description:
HWA Wildlife Consulting, LLC (HWA) is a natural resource (wildlife and plant) consulting firm that specializes in wildlife monitoring, regulatory compliance, impact assessment, and wildlife research. We are looking for motivated avian biologists to join our team to assist with fatality monitoring within a wind development site near Cut Bank, Montana. Duties would include searching for carcasses, observing eagles, and collecting observation data. Positions will begin June 2, 2025 and will go through May 2026. Housing and transportation in the field are provided.
Field work would occur in a remote location and would require field navigation, observing and documenting avian species, and recording relevant information.
REQUIRED Qualifications:
· A.S. or B.S. degree in Wildlife, Natural Resources, Ecology, or related field.
· Ability to hike for long hours (up to 10 miles a day) over rough terrain.
· Ability to identify common avian species of Montana, especially eagles and other raptor species. Experienced in the use of field guides and keys for identification.
· Ability to follow all safety protocols and use good judgement while in the field.
· Experience driving in winter conditions and use of 4WD vehicle.
· Ability to work independently and with a team.
· Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
· Drug screening required (pre-employment and random testing).
The ideal applicant must have a strong background and experience conducting avian identification surveys, preferably with eagles and other raptor species. 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. Preferred candidates will be highly motivated, responsible, self-reliant, get along well with others, and enjoy working in challenging field settings. Field conditions include high elevations, 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 landowner and agency interactions as representatives of HWA.
If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references to the email address listed below.
Project Duration: June 2, 2025 to May 31, 2026
Last Date to Apply: Open until filled
Pay Range (DOE): $3,640 to $4,333 monthly salary
Additional details: Work truck and housing will be provided.
Contact: Jenn Hess
Email: office@hwa-wildlife.com
Phone: (307) 742-5440
www.hwa-wildlife.com
Title: Seasonal Wildlife Biologist
Company: HWA Wildlife Consulting, LLC (HWA)
Location/s: Laramie, Wyoming
Job Description:
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 wildlife survey, monitoring, and research projects primarily in and around energy development sites throughout Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, and other locations in the west. Duties may include carcass searches and curtailment of wind turbines; conducting raptor nesting and productivity surveys; mountain plover surveys; pygmy rabbit surveys; prairie dog surveys, sensitive plant surveys; and inventorying various wildlife species and mapping habitat. Positions will begin in March and will most likely end in July or August with a possibility of extension through the winter. Housing and transportation in the field are provided. Exact starting and ending dates are somewhat negotiable (by one or two weeks).
REQUIRED Qualifications:
· B.S. degree in Wildlife, Natural Resources, Ecology, or related field.
· Ability to identify raptor and songbird species.
· Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
· Drug screening required (pre-employment and random testing).
· Candidates must be able to follow all safety protocols and use good judgement while in the field.
The ideal applicant must have a strong background and experience conducting wildlife inventory and monitoring, preferably in shrub-steppe ecosystems with greater sage-grouse or within the Great Plains ecosystems. Please note if you have aerial survey experience. 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. They will be highly motivated, responsible, self-reliant, get along well with others, and enjoy working in challenging field settings. They 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 high elevations, 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.
Other important qualifications include experience with 4-wheel drive vehicles and ATVs. Applicants should be physically capable of extensive field work and should exhibit professionalism in client, landowner and agency interactions as representatives of HWA.
If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references to the email address listed below.
Project Duration: March 17- August 1, 2025
Last Date to Apply: Open until filled
Pay Rate: $18/hour base pay
Additional details: Work truck will be provided. Shared field house is available. Overtime rate for hours over 40/week.
Contact: Jenn Hess
Email: office@hwa-wildlife.com
Phone: (307) 742-5440
www.hwa-wildlife.com
Although we are not currently hiring a Project Manager, feel free to send in your application in case a position opens up!
Title: Wildlife Biologist/Project Manager
Company: HWA Wildlife Consulting, LLC
Locations: Laramie, WY
Position Description: Manage wildlife survey and habitat mapping projects throughout Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado.
Job Description:
HWA Wildlife Consulting (HWA) is a natural resource consulting firm based in Laramie, Wyoming that specializes in wildlife monitoring, regulatory compliance, impact assessment, and wildlife research. We have an immediate opening for a wildlife biologist/project manager.
We are seeking a team member to serve as project manager on wildlife monitoring and habitat mapping projects throughout WY, CO, ND and MT; collecting, managing, and analyzing GIS/spatial data; and writing publication-quality technical reports. Projects will involve monitoring/mapping trends in abundance or distribution indices for threatened, endangered, or special status species, in areas potentially affected by development/human activity.
Specific duties will include:
· Design and implement species or habitat-specific field assessments of wildlife response. to energy development activity (oil and gas, wind energy, and mining).
· Coordinate logistics, data management and analysis, and report preparation.
· Train, schedule, and assign tasks to field crew.
· Serve as the primary point of communication on the project among clients and agencies.
· Ensure timely, thorough, competent completion of project tasks.
· Ensure regular, ongoing communication with supervisors.
This position requires frequent travel and fieldwork including extended days in the field. Field conditions include high elevation, rugged terrain, and highly variable weather conditions.
Qualified applicants will have experience and expertise in managing projects, environmental consulting, using GIS, conducting wildlife inventory and habitat assessments, and excellent skills in oral and written communication, particularly with clients, private landowners, and agency personnel. Applicants must have a keen sense of observation, careful field data collection skills, good navigational skills, and be proficient using 4-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs/UTVs, GPS units, and other mobile data collection devices. Above all, we are looking for applicants with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic who are dedicated to accomplishing tasks as part of a team.
HWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.hwa-widlife.com for more information. To apply, send a cover letter and resume with contact information for 3 references. Application packets that do not meet the qualifications below will not be considered. This position is open until filled. Processing of applications will begin immediately.
Minimum Qualifications:
· M.S. degree in Wildlife, Natural Resources, Ecology, or related field; strong candidates with a B.S. degree and at least 5 years of field experience will be considered.
· Aerial survey experience (not required but preferred).
· Project management experience.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills, and experience leading and supervising field crews.
· Experience managing databases and working with spatial data (ArcGIS).
· Ability to identify wildlife and plant species of the Intermountain West.
· Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Drug screening will be required upon employment. Background check may be needed, depending on project requirements.
Last Date to Apply: Open until filled
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits, depending on experience (salary ranges from $45,000-65,000).
Benefits: Paid time off, health and dental coverage, retirement plan, life and disability insurance.
Contact: Jenn Hess
Email: office@hwa-wildlife.com
Phone: (307) 742-5440