Quality Coordinator

Western Ecosystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a full-time, Quality Coordinator.

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.

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The minimum base salary for this position is $55,000 and the maximum is $65,000, plus additional annual profit-sharing bonus potential. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge and experience.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be a self-driven motivated individual with a passion for the wildlife and environmental field. The Quality Coordinator is responsible for providing timely support and assistance to the quality manager, data team and organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides technical and admirative support and training to team members on DE or QA
• Uses a variety of communication tools.
• Uses a variety of quality measurement tools or processes. Participates in developing process improvements and training.
• Knowledge of or experience in: Using most tracking/data tools (data entry mail log and project coordination sheet) to facilitate project processing, archiving, server operations.
• Be a self-starter who can work independently but will reach out to supervisors/colleagues for decision making.
• Perform any tasks that assist the quality manager to achieve the team’s goals and objectives.
• Proven effective/respectful communication skills with peers and team members.
• Meets deadlines for timesheets consistently.
• Adheres to health and safety protocols as necessary for the tasks performed.
• Organizational and task/time management skills to work efficiently and independently.
• Exhibits an ability to identify quality issues or concerns and offer solutions. Experience improving product quality.

This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties which may be associated with this position.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biological studies, natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology, statistics, business or finance, or related field. GIS, data and database management, technical editing.
  • A minimum of three plus (3+) years of experience in quality management systems and processes. Previous people/personnel management experience is required.
• Proven strong oral and written communication skills in various formats: face-to-face, phone, email and other electronic communications.
• Strong interest in working with wildlife, environmental, renewable energy, statistical or mathematical data and databases.
• Highly developed ability to stay focused and pay attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High level of initiative and ability to think critically to solve challenging problems.
• Self- starter who can work independently yet thrives in a team environment.
• Capable of appearing for work on time, sitting for long periods of time; following instructions from managers; interacting effectively with coworkers and clients; maintain a positive attitude; accept guidance and constructive.
• Preference could be given to those with:
  • Coursework and/or experience with Arc GIS, MS Access, MS Word, MS Excel, MSSQL and/or R,
  • Experience in writing or technical editing of projects,
  • Field work experience and a willingness to go in the field for wildlife studies.
  
  

After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre- employment background check, drug screening, and 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.