Data Entry and Office Administrative Technician - (1925)
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a temporary full-time, Data Entry and Office Admin Technician.
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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Key Details:
- Compensation: $18-20/hour, DOE
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Location: Fort Collins, CO
- Additional Details: 30 hours/week (Data Entry 20 hrs, Office Admin 10 hrs)
Job Summary:
The Data Entry and Office Admin Technician will support both the Statistics and Data Quality Team and the Fort Collins office manager.
The successful candidate will be:
- Available to work in the Fort Collins office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Self-motivated, can work well independently as well as in team environments.
- Pursuing a career in wildlife, environmental, biological, statistical, or a related field.
Essential Responsibilities:
Office administration (10 hours per week):
- Filing, scanning, and archiving datasheets and other office files, as needed
- Function as the receptionist including greeting guests and answering questions as well as maintaining the reception area.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and shipments.
- When requested, coordinate office-wide social events, assist with holiday events, make travel arrangements for employees, and assist with conference logistics.
- Other duties as assigned
Data entry support (20 hours per week).
- Work cooperatively with and under direction of the data quality team personnel
- Entering biological data into various databases and platforms
- Digitizing spatial data into QGIS
- Data QA/QC support
- Assisting data curators and statisticians with additional data support, as needed
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:
- Experience with data entry and databases
- Proficient with MS Excel
- Strong interest in working with renewable energy data
- Capable of appearing for work on time as scheduled
- Ability to understand and follow instructions and SOPs
- Must interact professionally with coworkers, maintain a good attitude, and promote a positive office environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to stay focused
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting for long periods of time
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. Candidates must adhere to all health and safety requirements.
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.