Greenbelt Land Trust is seeking a motivated individual to maintain conservation lands and assist in wildlife surveys. The employee will primarily work outdoors on habitat restoration projects controlling noxious weeds, operating and repairing equipment, and conducting day-to-day habitat management activities in the Corvallis area. Approximately one month will be spent conducting surveys for western pond turtles and Oregon Vesper Sparrow.
- START / END DATES: 6-months, April 16, 2018 to October 12, 2018
- Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Location: Corvallis, Oregon
- Compensation: $15-16/hour, depending on experience and certifications.
Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
DUTIES
• Tractor operation (30%)
• Herbicide applications (25%)
• Wildlife surveys (15%)
• Manual labor such as clearing brush, repairing fences, and cutting trees (15%)
• Equipment cleaning, maintenance, and repair (10%)
• Record keeping / office work (5%)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisor and work cooperatively on a team.
• Experience using and maintaining power and hand tools.
• Ability to operate and maintain tractor, ATV, and other equipment safely.
• Good record keeping, clean handwriting, and organizational ability.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely drive a truck and trailer with heavy equipment
• Ability, motivation and endurance for eight hours of productive manual labor outdoors.
• Ability to safely lift 60 lbs.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Chemical Applicator’s License (Oregon) and experience with herbicide applications.
• Knowledge of Oregon plants, animals, and habitats.
• Farm, forestry, landscape, or horticulture skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Often works alone and outdoors in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
• May be required to start work at 6AM during the fire season.
TO APPLY
To apply for this position, submit all of the following in ONE document:
1. Letter of interest stating all of your relevant experience in relation to the Duties Section listed above and why you think you would be a good fit for the job.
2. Resume documenting your experience highlighted in your letter of interest
3. Contact information for 3 references (name, phone #, and how you know them)
Submit application materials by March18th, 2018, 11:00 PM P.S.T. to:
Matt Blakeley-Smith
Greenbelt Land Trust
PO Box 1721
Corvallis, OR 97339
Or via email to: matt@greenbeltlandtrust.org
ABOUT GREENBELT LAND TRUST
We conserve and protect native habitats and working lands in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Visit www.greenbeltlandtrust.org for more information.