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NATURAL RESOURCE RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II
This position provides technical support for the Northern Spotted Owl
Effectiveness Monitoring Program of the Habitat Conservation Plan at the
Washington State Department of Natural Resources. The technician helps
assess spotted owl habitat conditions before and after silvicultural
treatments. The fieldwork consists of basic forest measurements including
tree diameter, height, and species composition; description of snags and
coarse down woody debris; estimation of canopy closure, etc. The candidate
will use various forest measurement equipment (diameter tape, calipers,
laser rangefinder) as well as data loggers, GPS units, and digital
cameras.
Other duties include preparing final data summaries for analysis
(conducting summary statistics; creating summary tables, charts and graphs
using MS Excel) and creating maps using GIS software.
The position works in a team setting, mainly in the field and occasionally
in the office. The candidate reports to and is assigned work by the
Spotted Owl Effectiveness Monitoring Scientist. The position works
closely with another research technician in the field and interacts with
region field staff and division administrative and field staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience in field data collection.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail when collecting and
managing data.
Working knowledge of MS Office and ability to create and manipulate
datasets.
Understanding of simple summary statistics.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
The skills and competencies required for this job are generally achieved
through:
Two years of experience as a field technician in forestry, biology,
ecology, or related field
OR
A Bachelors degree in forestry, biology, ecology, or related field
OR
An Associates degree in natural science or a related program and one year
of experience as a Natural Resource Research Technician or related
position responsible for collecting and managing field data.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience using GPS units and software, data collectors, and compass.
Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems, such as ArcGIS.
Familiarity with wildlife habitat monitoring techniques.
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The position may involve working long and irregular hours and extended
travel for up to five consecutive days.
Ability to drive on unimproved and unmarked roads.
Ability to hike and navigate in rugged terrain and cope with harsh
outdoor conditions.
A valid drivers license is required.
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
POSITION DETAILS
Start date: May 21, 2007
End date: October 19, 2007
Hours: 40/week, Monday through Thursday
Monthly salary: $2,530 $3,208
Benefits: Retirement pension, sick leave and holidays
Location: Olympia, WA
To apply, please submit:
A letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications
relate to the job profile and the required and desired position
qualifications. Indicate how you learned of this opportunity.
A current resume with description of employment and supervisors names.
An online voluntary Applicant Profile Questionnaire.
The names and contact information for three references.
Please submit all materials to:
Roberta Searles
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Department of Natural Resources
PO BOX 47033
Olympia, WA 98504-7033
NOTE: Please indicate Natural Resource Research Technician 2 and
recruitment # 2007-05-8080 in the subject line of your e-mail.
For more information about this position please contact Teodora Minkova at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
