Seasonal Biologists

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.

Work Timeline. Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Wildlife Biologists =Approximately Early February through the end of October. Certain positions extend from Mid April to End of August. Dates are based on business need, and may be subject to change.

Job Description:

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, maintain database, field truck, ATV, field equipment, safety equipment and 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.
• Commitment to the conservation of natural diversity and have a solution minded focus in regards to the natural resource extraction industry.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to walk 6 or more miles over uneven rocky terrain in inclement weather, with 45lbs pack.
• Normal hearing ability
• Possess current first aid & CPR certification

Employees will be responsible for providing their own personal field items, such as binoculars, field pack, water bottles and steel toed boots. Hard hat and fire resistant coveralls will be provided by Aster Canyon. Some travel required. Most job sites are in Sublette county and surrounding counties.

Sublette County in Western Wyoming is the gateway to the Wind River Mountains, the Upper Green River Valley, Wyoming Range. Pinedale Wyoming is a paradise at the base of the Wind River Mountains approximately 70 miles south of Jackson Hole, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. It is home to over 1300 lakes, including Fremont Lake and Half Moon Lake. Throughout Sublette County you will find spectacular scenery, wildlife, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, photography, and so many more exciting adventure opportunities. The primary industries in the county are livestock ranching, natural gas development, tourism, and hunting. The community has only about 7,000 residents throughout 4883 square miles. The county is 80% public land including Bureau of Land Management, State, and the Bridger-Teton National Forest. These are popular destinations for travelers. The area is home to a variety of animals including elk, bison mountain lion, eagles, wolf, sage-grouse, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, black bear and grizzly bear. For more local information check out, www.pinedaleonline.com

To apply mail or e-mail APPLICATION (on web page), 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. www.astercanyon.com Thank you for your interest!

Contact Person: Ms. Renan Yanish

e-mail preferred: info@astercanyon.com


(Classification: Temporary/Seasonal Positions) Title: Range Ecologists/Botanist 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, endangered plant surveys, 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. Vegetation inventoried consists of arid cold-desert sagebrush-grassland and desert saltbush species.

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. Qualifications: Job Description:
Range Ecologists
- Conduct reclamation monitoring, weed monitoring, vegetation field studies, endangered plant surveys, 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.

- Able to work outside in bad conditions.

- Desire to learn.

- Wyoming commercial applicators license a plus.
Salary: $10-16/hr Last Date to apply: February 4, 2012 
Contact: Curt Yanish
E-mail: info@astercanyon.com(Preferred)