About Us: The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a dynamic nonprofit organization founded in 1999 whose mission is to conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research and education. We fill a unique niche among nonprofits and work with a diverse group of partners including federal, state and county agencies and municipalities to accomplish our mission. We maintain an open and convivial office environment with approximately 24 regular staff in our main office in Corvallis, OR and field office in Santa Fe, NM. We are committed to diversity and equity in our work place and the communities we serve. Please see our mission and diversity statements.

IAE is seeking to hire a Restoration Ecologist with a diverse skillset to lead several enhancement and restoration projects as part of a Habitat Restoration team. Projects are primarily focused in the Willamette Valley, but may also include the Coast Range and other Oregon ecoregions. Habitat enhancement work supports the conservation and recovery of rare plants (e.g., Nelson’s checkermallow and Bradshaw’s lomatium), wildlife (e.g., Fender’s blue butterfly and streaked horned lark) and habitats (e.g. prairie, coastal grassland) using a variety of restoration techniques.

Job Responsibilities

Lead habitat restoration activities at public and private land conservation sites.

• Manage all aspects of restoration planning and implementation.  Lead or assist with preparation of restoration, planting, and management plans.  Provide contract and budget oversight and communication, and secure permits as needed.
• Ensure successful completion of restoration treatments including mowing, grazing, brush clearing, solarization, herbicide application, burning, planting, and seeding.
• Operate, supervise, and ensure safe use of equipment (e.g., weed-eaters, chainsaws, tractors, mowers, discs, and seeders).   Maintain restoration equipment, power tools and storage areas.
• Use a GIS device and aerial photos to map project activities and invasive species and navigate to remote sites.
• Install wildlife structures (e.g., bird boxes and bee blocks).

Coordination and supervision:

• Help oversee/coordinate habitat restoration field technician’s work.
• Prepare contracts, hire, schedule, and supervise contractors and work crews.
• Coordinate prescribed burning and other treatments with partners, landowners, and regulators.
• Coordinate extensive seeding efforts as well as nursery production, acquisition, and outplanting of large quantities of plant materials.

Outreach:

• Prepare reports for funding agencies, newsletter articles and publications.
• Build and maintain connections with partners and funders.
• Work closely with landowners.
• Conduct tours, workshops, and presentations for funders, partners, and the public.
• Organize and lead volunteer work parties.

Prepare grant proposals and help to acquire funding to support restoration projects.

Monitor restoration sites:

• Conduct site assessments and vegetation inventories.
• Monitor restoration treatment results, including photo monitoring, plant establishment success, plant community composition, and overall site conditions.
• Collect data on native vegetation and invasive species.  Maintain restoration and management records and track progress.
• Process, analyze and report data, and maintain restoration databases.
• Map project areas and treatments using GIS.

Out-of-town travel required as needed to complete work program and to attend meetings and conferences.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position:

• Complete the online job application form: https://forms.gle/5fEsCApTTUmpxSgJ8. You will need the following information.
  • Current contact information
  • When you would be available to work
  • Contact information (phone and email) for three professional references (including past employers)
  • Answers to specific online questions (we recommend you complete these offline, then paste into the application form)
• Email your letter of interest, resume and writing sample (technical report, management plan, scientific paper, or grant proposal preferred, if available) to jobs@appliedeco.org with “IAE Restoration Ecologist” in the subject line of the email.