3. Summer Full time Image Processing Technician (GIS) – Eagle Imaging, Inc – Corvallis
FULL-TIME SUMMER JOB AVAILABLE – IMAGE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
Eagle Digital Imaging, Inc. in Corvallis
Eagle Digital Imaging, Inc. provides GIS-ready color and color infrared and
stereo imagery for a variety of applications, including forestry (e.g., tree
counting and identification, ownership, harvest unit mapping, fire and storm
damage assessment), mine reclamation in Oregon and Washington, mapping of
vegetation along streams, precision agriculture, and natural resource
management (including coastal state parks).
Eagle Digital Imaging is seeking a qualified undergraduate or 1st-year
graduate student to work as a summer image processing technician.
Additional details:
– should have prior coursework in GIS
– additional coursework in remote sensing and digital image processing a
plus
– work will be very computer-intensive and occur in an office environment
– creativity and expertise in GIS analysis a plus, to add value to the use
and production of the images
– paid training, part-time, begins 5/9/11 and requires one 4 hour block of
time per week.
– the position is full time during the summer (40+ hrs/wk), with a start
date ASAP in June (no later than 6/13/11) extending through the end of
August and possibly into September
– $12/hour
– GEO 410/510 internship credit available (claim hours by registering for
this in fall term)
For more information please send an email to:
Jeff Igelman, P.E.
Senior Project Engineer
Eagle Digital Imaging, Inc. reserves the right to cancel this job
opportunity and/or the hiring process at any time.
5. Outdoor Education positions – Yellowstone & Grant Teton National Parks
YELLOWSTONE AND GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARKS OUTDOOR EDUCATORS needed 16 May – 30 Sep 2011, for leading safari-style wildlife viewing and ecology education programs in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks with Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools, Jackson, Wyoming. Minimum
Requirements: B.S. in Biology, Wildlife Ecology or equivalent, excellent communicator, positive attitude, hardworking. Please send resume, cover letter, and references to (EM: employment AT tetonscience.org), put “Wildlife Expeditions” in the Subject line. (PH: 307-734-3760). Deadline
11 Feb 2011.
8. Seasonal Research Assistant – Intertidal Marine Ecology – PISCO, Oregon State University
Intertidal Marine Ecology – Seasonal Research Assistant position at Oregon State University
Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO).
Job ID# OTR-2011
Job Description:
This is a fulltime seasonal position lasting for six months beginning in March 14, 2011 through September 2011. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated, hard working individuals to assist in rocky intertidal research on the Oregon Coast. The marine ecology research foci include mussel and barnacle larval recruitment and settlement, community ecology, and species interactions projects. This position involves both lab and field work. The lab work will include counting samples at a stereo microscope. The field work activities will involve hiking to field sites, climbing on coastal cliffs with fairly heavy equipment and working on rocky exposed shores in the surf. The individual must be willing to work late nights, some weekends, and some overnight stays at field sites.
Required qualifications:
Self-motivated, ability to work both in a team setting and also independently
Undergraduate course work in marine biology/ecology
Familiarity with the rocky intertidal ecosystem and marine invertebrates of the Pacific Northwest
Previous field work experience a must, preferably in the rocky intertidal
Excellent problem solving ability and organizational skills
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Hardworking and willing to work weekends and after hours
Program:
PISCO is a large-scale marine research program that focuses on understanding the nearshore and intertidal ecosystems of the U.S. West Coast. An interdisciplinary collaboration of scientists from four universities, PISCO integrates long-term monitoring of ecological and oceanographic processes at dozens of coastal sites with experimental work in the lab and field. We explore how individual organisms, populations, and ecological communities vary over space and time. PISCO’s findings are applied to issues of ocean conservation and management, and are shared through public outreach and student training programs. For more information visit our website at: http://piscoweb.org/
Salary: $11.00/hr
Dates: March 14, 2011-September 2011
Location: Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon
Housing: We do not offer housing.
Transportation: Transportation is provided to and from field sites.
If you would like to apply for this position, please email with Job ID# OTR-2011 as subject:
a letter of intent explaining your interest in this work, your background, your dates available, and other pertinent information
a CV or resume
a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial copies accepted)
email and phone contact information for at least two references
To: Jerod Sapp; PISCO lab manager; pisco@science.oregonstate.edu for more information, contact Jerod by email or check out our website at http://piscoweb.org
9. Seasonal Research Assistant – Physical Oceanography / Marine Ecology – PISCO, OSU Corvallis
Physical Oceanography/Marine Ecology Seasonal Research Assistant available at Oregon State University. Job ID#: OS-2011
Job Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist in scientific research in the nearshore oceanographic environment for the Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO). This work has a strong focus on understanding how coastal ecosystem processes such as primary production, nutrient cycling and dissolved oxygen deficits (hypoxia) respond to changes in ocean conditions. Responsibilities include both laboratory and offshore field work. At sea work includes: participating in research cruises on the R/V Elakha and R/V Kalipi; water sample collection; deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of oceanographic instruments. Shore and lab work may include: chlorophyll-a and nutrient analysis of water samples; entering data; making sample devices; maintaining field equipment; preparing field collectors; counting mussels and barnacles under a microscope; measurement of mussel growth; assisting with instrument calibrations; and assisting professors, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in their research as needed. This position requires working early mornings, long hours in the field and occasional weekends. It may also require staying at housing on the coast for short periods.
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate course work in marine biology/ecology
Strong attention to detail
Self-motivated, ability to work both in a team setting and also independently
Familiarity with the rocky intertidal ecosystem and marine invertebrates of the Pacific Northwest
Previous field work experience a must, preferably in the rocky intertidal or on research vessels
Excellent problem solving ability and organizational skills
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Hardworking and willing to work weekends and after hours
Ability to work on a ship in rough seas
Ability to conduct repetitive laboratory tasks with accuracy and precision
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an ecological research team
Interest in near shore physical and biological oceanography
Desirable Qualifications:
Prior experience working on small boats in the open ocean
Prior experience with laboratory analysis
First Aid and CPR certification
Physically fit, hardworking and willing to work required hours
Marine biology and/or oceanography coursework and/or fieldwork
AAUS scientific diving certification and cold water/ dry suit diving experience
Program: This project is part of the Partnership for the Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO), a large-scale marine research program that focuses on understanding the nearshore ecosystems of the U.S. West Coast . An interdisciplinary collaboration of scientists from four universities, PISCO integrates long-term monitoring of ecological and oceanographic processes at dozens of coastal sites with experimental work in the lab and field. We explore how individual organisms, populations, and ecological communities vary over space and time.
Salary: $11/hr. Full time.
Dates: Approximately mid-March 2011 through September, 2011.
Location: Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon
Housing: We do not offer housing.
Transportation: Transportation to and from field sites and dock is provided.
If you would like to apply for this position, please email with Job ID# OS-2011 as subject:
a letter of intent explaining your interest in this work, your background, your dates available, and other pertinent information
a CV or resume
a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial copies accepted)
email and phone contact information for at least two references
To: Jerod Sapp; PISCO lab manager; pisco@science.oregonstate.edu For more information, contact Jerod by email or check out our website at www.piscoweb.org. Review of applications will begin immediately.
11. Seasonal Wildlife Biological Science Tech – US Forest Service Pagosa Ranger District – Colorado
USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region
Pagosa Ranger District, San Juan National Forest
Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147
Outreach Notice: Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), GS-0404-05, Hourly Rate: $15.00
The Pagosa Ranger District will be hiring a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) for the 2011 field season. This is a temporary position not to exceed 1039 hours (6 months). The position may be filled as early as March 28th, 2011 and no later than April 11, 2011. The position will run through the end of September or mid-October. Government housing is available at a reasonable rate, and is paid by automatic payroll deduction. Government housing is within walking distance to many amenities including the District Office, restaurants, post office, etc.
The Wildlife Technician will play a key role in supporting the district wildlife program. The selected individual will assist professional wildlife biologists in many aspects of natural resource management via conducting biological field work. The applicant will conduct biological field work for approximately 80% of their time, with the remaining time devoted to analyzing data and preparing biological field reports. Field work will require strenuous hiking, occasional nighttime surveys, and overnight to multi-day camping. Primary job duties include inventory and monitoring for federally listed threatened and endangered species (southwestern willow flycatcher and Mexican spotted owl), Forest Service sensitive species (Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, northern goshawk, and bald eagle), and Management Indicator Species (Abert’s squirrel). The technician will also assist in assessing habitat suitability for a variety of wildlife species. Inventory and monitoring will be conducted to support projects implemented by other district resource programs including timber, fire, fuels, range, oil and gas, and lands and special uses. Training will be provided by agency biologists, and in some instances, by other local state and federal biologists.
Other work performed will include monitoring wildlife water developments and other habitat improvement projects such as prescribed burns and other vegetation treatments projects designed to enhance wildlife habitat. Many habitat improvement projects have been funded by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Colorado Division of Wildlife. The technician will gather and help analyze data used in reporting project accomplishments.
Applicant must apply through Avue Digital Services www.avuecentral.com
The announcement is listed as:
Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
GS-0404-05 (OCRT-404-5-WLDLF-DT)
Nationwide
**After filling out the application, select Pagosa Springs, CO as the work location**
Applicants are encouraged to call regarding any questions about the application process or the position.
*Primary contact: Secondary contact:
Brandy Richardson Anthony Garcia
Wildlife Biologist District Wildlife Biologist/Program Manager
bdrichardson@fs.fed.us agarcia@fs.fed.us
Office: (970) 264-1530 Office: (970) 264-1544
14. Seasonal plant restoration positions – US Forest Service – North Umpqua & Diamond Lakes, OR
Botany Biotech
The Job: Come join us in our “weeds & seeds” plant restoration program! This is a temporary seasonal position with the U.S. Forest Service. Primary duties are control, inventory & mapping of invasive plants along forest roads and trails, and native seed collection. Secondary duties include restoration planting and seeding, general plant identification, data entry, lifting and carrying, habitat assessment, training, and other miscellaneous duties. Invasive plant control will consist of hand-pulling small plants, using non-motorized tools to uproot or cut larger plants, and mowing. Herbicides will not be used. The work is primarily physical and outdoors, with 1-4 other crew members.
Salary: Biological Science Technicians at GS-3, GS-4 or GS-5 levels, $11.95, $13.41, or $15.00/hour, depending on education, experience and available funding. Opportunities to work overtime may be available.
Schedule: Work period is April-October (possibly November), 2011. Work schedule is four 10-hour days per week, plus possible overtime if interested. Students qualifying for the STEP program may work during summer break.
Location: Work will be performed on the Diamond Lake and North Umpqua Ranger Districts, which comprise the watershed of the middle and upper North Umpqua River. Employees will be based at Diamond Lake Ranger Station in the southern Oregon Cascades, 60 miles east of Roseburg, Oregon. Inexpensive housing ($150/mo) is available. National Forest land surrounds the ranger station, offering outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, camping, boating, fishing, climbing, and hunting. Crater Lake National Park, Diamond Lake, and several wilderness areas are all within 30 miles.
To Qualify: For GS-3: 6 months general work experience, plus 1 year of education above high school with a minimum of 6 semester/9 quarter hours in any combination of science or technical courses.
For GS-4: 60 semester/90 quarter hours of college, including 12 semester/18 quarter hours in science and technical courses, of which 6 semester/9 quarter hours are directly related to the position (Botany or Plant Sciences); or 12 months work experience, of which 6 months are directly related to the position; or a combination of the above. Courses in General Botany, Plant Taxonomy, Range Management, Horticulture, Ecology, or related disciplines are desireable. Valid driver’s license necessary. See https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/ for additional qualifications.
For GS-5: A 4 year degree in a directly related discipline, or the same educational requirements as GS-4, with 12 months work experience directly related to the position at the GS-4 level or non-government equivalent.
For more information: Eric Baxter, Biological Technician
North Umpqua & Diamond Lake Districts, Umpqua National Forest
541-498-2531
17. Seasonal field assistants – biodiversity study – Northern OR coast
BIRD POINT COUNT, NEST BOX & ARTHROPOD SAMPLING FIELD ASSISTANTS needed to conduct bird point counts and collect habitat data for biodiversity study across the northern Oregon Coast Range (up to 4 technicians).
Duties include conducting early morning bird point counts, blue-bird nest box checks, arthropod sampling, vegetation/habitat sampling, data recording, safe driving on logging roads, and care for equipment.
Applicants should be comfortable navigating in remote backcountry settings and be able to work as a team member under difficult field conditions. Most days will involve challenging cross-country hiking through recently harvested stands. Experience with point counts, and knowledge of regional bird ID is desired. Positions available 9 May through early Aug 2011. Assistants will receive approximately $2100-2500 per month (D.O.E.) in addition to housing. Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to:
JAKE VERSCHUYL, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc.
P.O. Box 1259, Anacortes, WA 98221. You may submit your materials electronically to (EM: jverschuyl AT ncasi.org) by 1 Mar 2011.
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