Job Opportunities: Mason Bruce & Girard, Klamath Tribes and Morrow SCWD

Field Data Technician, Mason Bruce & Girard

MB&G has an immediate need to hire multiple field staff to support a short-term vegetation management project in California. Work is located throughout California, from Humboldt to Fresno. Client will train on field data collection methods. This position is classified as temporary, on-call position and requires a minimum 60-90 day work commitment. Ability to start before end of September, a plus. For more information, click here

Wildlife Biologist, Klamath Tribes

The Klamath Tribes is re-advertising their position for a Wildlife Biologist in Chiloquin, Oregon. Responsibilities include management, planning, protection, preservation of wildlife resources with a special emphasis on Treaty reserved resources. Applications are due by close of business (4:30PM) October 1. For more information, go to: http://klamathtribes.org/administration/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Wildlife-Biologist.pdf

Wildlife Habitat Technician, Morrow Soil & Water Conservation District

Morrow Soil & Water Conservation District is hiring for a Wildlife Habitat Technician in Heppner, Oregon. Application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday September 21, 2018 to be considered. The focus of this position is to restore, maintain, and improve primarily upland bird and mule deer habitats in and around Morrow County using available funding from partners and Farm Bill programs. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Works with partners to identify, develop, and implement projects on private lands in high priority areas that foster the mutual conservation objectives of Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Natural Resource Conservation
Service, Morrow Soil & Water Conservation District, and other resource professionals
• Responsible for all aspects of habitat project implementation to include: purchasing supplies, seedbed preparation (chemical and mechanical), seeding and follow-up
• Uses farm equipment such as tractors and implements, drills, sprayers, to implement habitat projects
• Researches and applies for grants to fund habitat projects
• Manages projects to include: determining restoration or management goals, building effective partnerships, identifying management techniques, working with contractors, tracking project tasks/budgets/timelines, conducting
monitoring, and preparing reports
• Works with natural resource agencies to provide one-stop services for private landowners and organizations working on habitat restoration projects to include: providing technical information on species and habitats, restoration and management activities and techniques, and identifying most appropriate cost-share programs available
• Promotes program to the public, schools, landowners, and others through presentations, landowner tours, agricultural-related newsletters, events, media, and other opportunities
• Work with private landowners to select habitat improvement sites, develop or modify existing conservation plan, including CRP and CREP

This position requires a flexible work schedule which typically involves working longer hours including evening and weekends during the spring and fall planting seasons. This position requires the employee to be comfortable with both office and field work. Frequent travel in and around Morrow County towing heavy loads. Operating and maintaining various farm equipment and implements in remote areas. Working in an office setting completing paper and computer work. Travel by vehicle and/or foot to complete field work through isolated, rugged terrain without supervision. Occasional exposure to severe weather conditions

REQUIREMENTS
• Fingerprinting and background check
• Associates or higher degree in a natural resources field or five years experience with animal husbandry or farming
• Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator License or obtaining one within 90 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

DESIRED SKILLS
• Self-motivated
• Common sense
• Hardworking
• Personable – works well with others
• Good communication skills
• Organizational, recordkeeping, and time management skills
• Mechanically inclined – able to maintain and repair equipment
• Computer literate – Microsoft Office, GIS experience a plus
• Able to work independently as well as in a group setting
• Ability to make decisions with very little oversight

COMPENSATION
• $3,400.00/month plus 7% annual retirement contribution, cost shared employee only health insurance, annual and sick leave
• This position is a fulltime position dependent on ODFW state budget

HOW TO APPLY
Send resume including three references and cover letter to kevin.payne@or.nacdnet.net or the address below.

Morrow SWCD
PO Box 127
Heppner, OR 97836