Summer Job Field Opportunities in Forest Inventory and Monitoring
Crew Leader and Field Technicians
Colville National Forest, WA
Description: The University of Washington’s Forest Resilience Lab seeks to hire 1 Crew Leader and 3 Field Technicians for the summer of 2019 to work in the Colville National Forest in northeastern Washington. Work will include:
- Measuring and mapping of restoration-oriented forest management practices.
- Spatial pattern mapping of recently thinned stands.
- Collect inventory data for restoration prescriptions and monitoring.
Qualifications: Positions are best suited to individuals that: have or are working toward a degree in forestry or environmental sciences; are interested in forest restoration; and have some previous experience sampling vegetation. Candidates must be able to work as part of a 4 person team, solve problems with minimal supervision, and have high attention to detail. Candidates must be in good physical condition and able to work long hours in adverse weather and remote locations. The crew will camp for several days at a time. Wilderness First Aid certification is a plus.
Compensation: Crew Leader: $18/hr; Field Tech: $16.00‐$18.00/hr DOE, plus $20/workday food stipend.
Duration and schedule: Positions will start in June and last through mid-September, 10 to 12 weeks, with the potential for continued work. Students whose school year ends in June may still apply. Typical work week is 4-10s. The crew will camp near the sampling sites with intermittent access to amenities. The crew will be on their own on days off.
Application process: Application review will be on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. To apply, please submit the following via email to Paul Fischer pfisch5@uw.edu
- One paragraph in the email describing your interest and qualifications
- Your dates of availability
- Contact information for 2-3 references with knowledge of your experience
- A resume or CV
To submit application or for more information: Paul Fischer: pfisch5@uw.edu | 206-271-7956