Spotted Owl Technician
Company: Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST)
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: November 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Title
Spotted Owl Technician
Salary
$23-$26
Job Classification
Hourly
Location
Coos Bay, OR 97420 US
Corvallis, OR 97330 US (Primary)
Newport, OR 97365 US
Roseburg, OR 97470 US
Job Type
Temporary
# of Hires Needed
3
Job Description
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental
and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United
States and Canada, is looking for temporary, full time, Biological
Field Technicians , in Central Oregon for the 2025 owl survey
season.
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.
Please click here to see what benefits WEST offers!
Key Details:
Compensation: $23-$26 per hour
Housing: Partial rent reimbursement possible depending on
location
Start Date: Late February or early March 2025
End Date: September 3, 2025
Locations: Central Oregon including Corvallis, Newport, Coos Bay,
and Roseburg
Additional Details: 4 nights, 40 hours per week. Optional overtime
will be available.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will:
Independently conduct nighttime surveys (e.g. sunset to sunrise) to
detect northern spotted owls by sight and sound from stations
located along logging roads and trails on private timber land.
Use maps, compass, and mapping apps (e.g. Avenza, Gaia, Field maps)
to navigate to designated survey stations via hiking in steep
terrain and dense vegetation or 4wd vehicles.
Differentiate Pacific North West owl species by sight and sound and
collect and record detailed information on owl detections.
Adhere to detailed field protocols to operate safely in potentially
hazardous circumstances and areas (e.g. logging areas, rough
unimproved roads, inclement weather, potential wildlife
encounters).
Communicate frequently with the field supervisor.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in spotted owl surveys
and/or other environmental surveys conducted overnight.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct electronic broadcast surveys for northern spotted owls and
accurately record and map any owl species heard or seen.
Recognize signs of owl nesting behavior (e.g. whitewash, pellets,
fledglings present, molted feathers).
Take detailed notes, check datasheets for accuracy, and meet
deadlines for data submission.
Conduct daytime surveys as needed to follow up on any nighttime
detections of spotted owls, including daytime visits to historic
nest or roost locations as needed.
Independently maintain a schedule ensuring surveys are completed
within designated timeframes.
Conduct road clearing and lite trail maintenance at the beginning
of the field season using basic tools (e.g., handsaw, garden
clippers, tow straps).
Willingness to work nights alone and follow fire season safety
protocols.
Maintain field equipment and complete basic vehicle
maintenance.
May care for and handle live mice.
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.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management,
Wildlife Biology, OR an equivalent degree preferred but not
required with adequate relevant experience.
A minimum of one year's field experience is required; candidates
with prior experience with spotted owl surveys and/or other
nighttime surveys will be given preference.
Must be able to identify spotted owls by sight and sound and
differentiate between spotted and barred owls.
Experience with or sufficient demonstrable understanding of
navigation techniques including topographic maps, compass, and
electronic navigational systems is required.
Must monitor weather forecasts and make practical decisions for
safe field work.
Must be able to adhere to all WEST safety protocols, including
strict check in/out requirements and carrying a SPOT device.
Must be able to work independently and often alone; possess a high
degree of self-motivation, attention to detail, problem-solving
skills, and willingness to learn and ask questions are
essential.
Valid driver's license
Physical Requisites:
Candidates must be able to walk long distances at night along
closed roads or marked trails in often steep, brushy terrain.
Must be comfortable working in areas with the possibility of
encountering wildlife (possibly dangerous) and various plants (i.e.
poison oak)
Candidates must have keen hearing capabilities to identify owls by
sound at long distances.
Candidates must be able to confidently, safely, and efficiently
navigate infrequently maintained logging roads with a 4WD vehicle
or ATV in areas with little or no cell phone reception.
Candidates must be able to use hand saws for light tree and brush
clearing.
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 behalfof the company. A valid driver's
license will be required. Candidates must adhere to all healthand
safetyrequirements.
WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals
regardless of their race, color, religion, genderidentity or
expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin,
disability status, genetics, and any protectedveteran status, and
any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Further, WESTtakes affirmativeaction to ensure that all individuals
are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment,
selection,advancement and every other term and privilege associated
with employment.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Salary Grade
Exemption Type
Non-Exempt
Application Deadline
12/22/2024
Keywords: Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), Corvallis , Spotted Owl Technician, Professions , Corvallis, Oregon
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