Marbled Murrelet Survey Technicians (Multiple)

The Turnstone team includes a core group of environmental professionals, biologists, botanists and natural resource specialists with a wide variety of skills and extensive experience. Our staff is highly qualified to conduct natural resource evaluations and assessments, wetland analysis, botanical and biological surveys and inventories, environmental site assessments and ESA/NEPA documentation for a wide variety of clients in a wide range of settings. By supplementing our core group of permanent staff with a tight network of associate team members who enhance our operational and quality capabilities, we maintain a highly flexible team structure that can meet a wide range of project demands and deliver an extremely cost-efficient and targeted work product.

Position Overview:

Turnstone is currently hiring field surveyors and crew leaders to conduct surveys for the marbled murrelet, a threatened species of seabird that nests primarily in coastal old growth forests. Surveys will be on federal, state and private lands in Oregon and Washington. Marbled murrelet surveys follow a strict protocol, and surveyors will often be required to work odd hours of day and night, hike in the dark (sometimes long distances), endure inclement weather, and navigate forest terrain.

These positions are considered full time seasonal. Housing is generally provided depending on the project, but camping will sometimes be necessary. Crews will be stationed in several coastal communities in western Oregon and Washington, a choice of stations may be available. Survey positions begin in mid April and run through August 5, with the possibility of an earlier start date and/or extension depending on project needs. Opportunities to work on other projects after the end of the murrelet season may be available for the excellent employee. Internships are also available!

Qualifications:

It is preferred that applicants have a B.S. degree in wildlife biology or a related field and a minimum of 1-year field experience. Marbled murrelet experience is preferred, but not required if the applicant has strong field skills and an interest in avian biology. The work is predawn, and physically and mentally demanding. Training and surveyor certification will be held in Northern California or Western Washington prior to the start date of surveys. Successful applicants will possess some or all of the following characteristics:

• The ability to and a track record of working in a safe and efficient manner.
• The ability and willingness to spend long hours in the field (often in inclement weather).
• The ability to work odd hours of the night and early morning.
• Good physical fitness and the ability to hike off trail.
• Orienteering and map reading skills.
• The ability to navigate forest roads and operate a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
• The ability to record accurate, legible and reliable field data.
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• The ability to follow and/or give direction.
• The ability to adapt to dynamic projects.
• Applicants must have normal vision and hearing, a hearing test will be required before the start of surveys.

Compensation: $1900 - $3100/month depending on experience and qualifications, plus a vehicle use stipend if a personal vehicle is used.

Last Date to Apply: until positions are filled, CURRENTLY HAVE 2 OPENINGS, no later than May 15.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, 3 professional references (with appropriate contact info), and a resume.