Seasonal Botanical Field Technician

Overview

Seasonal / Temporary Botanical Field Technicians

Office location:
Portland, OR

Field locations:
Tualatin Basin with potential opportunities to work elsewhere

Project duration:
May through September 2022

Stillwater Sciences is seeking highly motivated and talented junior- to mid-level botanists to join our interdisciplinary staff for a seasonal, on-call position. We are looking for botanists interested in applying their knowledge of Oregon flora to an annual vegetation monitoring project in Northwestern Oregon.

• Plant identification, vegetation data collection, photographic monitoring, measuring canopy closure (shade monitoring), and other field data collection.
• Support preparation and demobilization of field efforts.
• Work on an on-call, temporary basis with field effort hours variable from a few hours per week to up to 40 hours per week starting in May or June and extending into September. Scheduling may be somewhat flexible for highly qualified candidates to accommodate student schedules.

• Have earned or be in the process of earning a BS or BA in botany or a related field.
• Excellent plant identification skills (plant taxonomy or equivalent course; sufficient knowledge of local flora and familiarity with Flora of Oregon or Flora of the Pacific Northwest to identify specimens to species).
• Prior field experience.
• Team oriented, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as needed.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote locations (lodging provided) for 5–6 days maximum.
• Ability to traverse difficult terrain including steep slopes, muddy wetlands with standing water, and extremely dense brush; endurance to work long days in all types of weather.
• Competency to follow directions and field safety protocols.
• Attention to detail and commitment to sound science.

• Solid navigational skills using maps and GPS.
• Ability to move equipment of 25 pounds or more.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.

• Hourly rate is $24–$29 depending on qualifications or experience.
• Please submit a one-page resume and a one-page cover letter. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Electronic submissions must be through the website submission portal. Only online applications will be considered.
• Must live in the United States and possess a valid work authorization.
• Position will remain open until filled.

Stillwater Sciences is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in scientifically based solutions to aquatic, terrestrial, and watershed resource management. We assist government agencies, NGOs, and private clients with environmental problem solving, planning, and permitting using a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We have approximately 120 full-time dedicated and enthusiastic employees throughout the Western U.S. in nine offices.

We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied scientific research. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a blend of passion, initiative, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork.

Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. Stillwater is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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