Washington Department of Natural Resources is looking for field technicians to work on the Olympic Peninsula on the project Status and Trends Monitoring of Riparian and Aquatic Habitat in the Olympic Experimental State Forest (short project description).

 

  • The work involves stream channel surveys (measuring channel depth, width, erosion, substrate), sampling in-stream wood, shade, and habitat units, downloading temperature data loggers and sampling the riparian forest (measuring tree diameters and identifying tree species).
  • Two 4.5-month positions will start on June 3rd and end on October 15th. The start and end time may be adjusted up to 2 weeks based on the candidates’ availability.
  • Two 1-month positions will work July 1-31. The start and end time may be adjusted slightly based on the candidates’ availability.
  • The following qualifications are required for all positions:
    • Ability to work in remote locations, navigate and hike rugged terrain, and cope with harsh outdoor conditions such as heavy rain, high temperatures, and mosquitoes
    • Ability to drive on forest roads
    • Good work ethic and diligence in data collection and data recording
    • Ability to work in a team
  • The following qualifications are desired for all positions:
    • Experience in environmental sampling
    • Knowledge of stream ecology and forest management
    • Experience using GPS units and compass
  • The monthly salary for Scientific Technician 2 ranges from $2,700 to $3,575 depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. A 3% increase of the salary is expected in July, dependent on the state budget approval.
  • Positions accrue 8 hours sick leave and 8 hours annual leave per month. Because positions are shorter than 6 months, medical insurance is not provided, though coverage is provided for on-the-job injury.
  • The typical weekly schedule is four 10-hour workdays; usually Mon-Thu from 7.00 am to 5.30 pm.
  • 95 percent of the work is in the field, working in a team of two.
  • The duty station is Forks, which means living in the area.

 

If you are interested, please email the project lead Teodora Minkova at teodora.minkova@dnr.wa.gov  submitting your resume and explaining which position you are interested in, why you think you are a good fit for it, and whether you are available for the entire duration of the assignment.

Please submit your application by May 10th