Position: Scientific Technician 2
Type of appointment: full time, non-permanent, 6-m positions are eligible for benefits
Monthly salary range: $2,499-$3,229 (depending on qualifications)
Required qualifications: driving license, ability to hike in a rugged terrain and work in inclement weather conditions, ability to work well in a team, understanding of scientific method and environmental monitoring, diligence and attention to detail in collecting and managing field data
Desired qualifications: Bachelor degree in environmental sciences, field experience in aquatic or forest ecology, field experience in identifying local fish species, GPS and GIS experience, experience with data collection and data management
Location: Olympic Experimental State Forest (Western Olympic Peninsula between Clallam Bay and Queets River)
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7.30 am-6 pm
| Number of positions | Project | Duration | Main Tasks | Work conditions |
| 1 | Monitoring of aquatic and riparian habitat | 6 months:
May 23 – Nov. 25 |
Stream surveys (channel substrate, in-stream large wood, shade, habitat units); sampling of riparian vegetation; download and maintenance of data loggers (stream temperature, riparian microhabitat, water level) | 90% field work, occasional office work for data management; works in team of 2 or more |
| 1 | Monitoring of aquatic and riparian habitat | 3 months:
August 1 – Nov. 4 |
Stream surveys (channel substrate, in-stream large wood, shade, habitat units); sampling of riparian vegetation; download and maintenance of data loggers (stream temperature, riparian microhabitat, water level) | 90% field work, occasional office work for data management; works in team of 2 or more |
| 2 | Fish monitoring | 3 months:
August 1 – Oct. 28 |
Use electroshocking and dip nets to sample fish in small streams; identify species and life stage, sample habitat units | 90% field work, occasional office work for data management; works in team of 3 |
| 1 | Fish monitoring | 6 months:
August 1 – Jan. 15 (or end of December) |
Supervise a team of 2: use electroshocking and dip nets to sample fish in small streams; identify species and life stage, sample habitat units;
Conduct winter red surveys |
90% field work, occasional office work for data management; works in team of 3 |