POSITION: ENTRY LEVEL BIOLOGIST
LEVEL: Level 1
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
In response to increased project workload for late 2009 and early 2010, MB&G is developing a roster of qualified applicants for a part-time hourly and/or full time salaried entry-level biologist position. The position will support a wide range of ongoing projects in MB&G¡¦s Environmental Services Group. The successful candidate will support various field and office-based projects focused on wetlands, water quality, fisheries, forestry, and wildlife. The projects are managed from our Portland, OR office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tasks completed by a successful candidate may include wetlands delineation, water quality monitoring, wildlife habitat assessment and monitoring, preparation of technical reports and environmental permit applications, and data management.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position will require working effectively in the field and in an office environment in downtown Portland, OR. Overnight travel may be required to project sites. The successful candidate will complete fieldwork and subsequent reporting with minimal supervision.
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS:
„« Proficient computer skills in: Microsoft Office.
„« Excellent written and oral communication.
„« Enthusiastic, energetic, team-oriented individual.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
„« B.S. (M.S. preferred) in aquatic or wildlife science/biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or natural resource related field.
„« 2-3 years fieldwork experience in applied science/biology, water quality sampling, fisheries, wildlife management, habitat assessment/restoration, and/or freshwater or upland ecology required. Fieldwork to include any of the following: water quality sampling, sensitive species surveys, and ESA-species surveys. Analysis of technical data using spreadsheet, database, statistical, graphics, and other computer program tools is required.
„« Experience in preparing biological resource reports and mitigation plans desired.
„« Familiarity with NMFS, ODFW, USFWS, EPA, and DEQ regulations and policies desired.
„« Previous experience with regulatory agency consultations and negotiations desired.
JOB CONDITIONS:
Work is performed both within the field and in the office. Field work will be performed in all weather conditions, perhaps in rough terrain, in a variety of the following settings: along steep banks of rivers and streams, in-water wading/snorkeling/electrofishing, relatively remote upland areas, small watercraft, around heavy machinery and power generation project sites (hydroelectric or wind).
Regular overnight travel will be required, particularly during the field season (lodging and meals to be provided while traveling). Position will require extensive computer use; physical ability to operate a telephone and computer and sit for extended periods of time; occasionally may lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
APPLICATION: ONLINE AT WWW.MASONBRUCE.COM
Desired start date is immediate, but position will remain open until filled.
- Location: Portland, OR
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