Associate Biologist - Wetland Specialist

Associate Biologist
- Wetland Specialist - (1960)

Job Title:

Associate Biologist
- Wetland Specialist

Salary: $60,000 - $73,000

Location:

Stafford, TX US (Primary)

Job Type: Regular

# of Hires Needed: 1

Final date to receive applications: 7/17/2026

Western Eco Systems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is a dynamic medium‑size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada. We are seeking a full‑time Associate Biologist – Wetland Specialist and Field Coordinator in our Texas office. While wetlands will be the focus, the role will support general biology and a wide range of field‑based survey efforts. The position will provide mentorship and growth opportunities for early‑career or mid‑level biologists.

All WEST scientists are supported by a team of technical and non‑technical staff, setting people up for success.

Minimum base salary: $60,000 to $73,000, plus additional annual profit‑sharing bonus potential. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge, and experience.

This position will involve two roles – that of Wetland Specialist to assist with conducting fieldwork and reporting, and that of a Field Coordinator to coordinate fieldwork and field staff for various ecological projects. Ideal candidates will have demonstrable experience and expertise in wetland delineations in Texas in various wetland types, e.g., playa lakes, riparian wetlands, freshwater marshes, saline and brackish marshes, and deepwater swamps.

Fieldwork, including travel and overnight stays, will be regular – usually one‑week trips but can occasionally extend to two weeks or longer for larger projects. Office work will also form part of the work mix. Additional tasks may include general environmental planning and consulting, working on medium‑to‑large scale projects, and collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams of biologists, resource specialists, and other technical and non‑technical staff.

• Coordinate with project managers;
• Comfortable working in remote and rugged locations, where access requires hiking or 4wd/ATV proficiency;
• Support tasks and coordinate field staff as related to natural resource field studies (e.g., wildlife, wetlands, etc.);
• Write technical reports that meet client and regional agency standards;
• Perform quality checks to ensure WEST standards and client requirements are met;
• Conduct day‑to‑day administration of projects; and
• Other field and office tasks as related to WEST projects.
• Help maintain WEST’s position as thought leaders in the environmental consulting market.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, biological sciences, natural resources, ecology, or equivalent;
• Ability to perform wetland/water delineation throughout Texas;
• Ability to work outdoors for long days in various climatic conditions;
• Experience driving offroad;
• Strong botany skills, with rare plant experience a plus;
• General knowledge of threatened and endangered species assessments;
• Emphasis on health and safety;
• Strong, competent writing skills;
• Good time management, ability to be adaptable, and ability to meet deliverable targets and deadlines;
• Ability to work amicably with individuals and teams of people;
• Ability to follow instructions from managers and accept guidance and constructive criticism;
• Work from the WEST Stafford Office in Texas;
• Be able to travel up to 70-80% of the year.

After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check, drug screening, and a DMV records check that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver’s license will be required.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Further, WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment, selection, advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment.