Wildlife Biologist – National Council for Air and Stream Improvement

The National Council for Air and Stream Improvement is seeking a qualified technician to join our bird point count team on an experimental forestry study in Coastal Oregon. We are looking for candidates with prior work or recreational experience identifying birds by sound.

Position:       Wildlife Biologist I
Reports to:     Passerine Point Count Associate Scientist
Work Week:      Exempt position; 40-45 hours per week to meet work demands
Revised:        December 16, 2021
Duty Station:   Northwest OR (Coast Range); Sheridan, OR.
Duration:        May 3rd through August 2022 
Salary:          $3,050/month; housing will be provided

Essential Job Functions:
1. Conduct bird point counts.
2. Collect vegetation/habitat data.
3. Position will require working outdoors in inclement weather, often in recently harvested forest stands.  Must be able to get to and work from remote locations, drive forest roads, read maps, navigate through a forested landscape, and relate well with the public.
4. Gather and analyze data and related information.
5. Willingness to have a flexible work schedule.        
6. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others toward meeting the goals of the National Council.
7. Develop a familiarity with NCASI’s mission, policies, practices, and procedures.
8. Become acquainted with the environmental issues of the forest products industry.
9. Read, absorb, process, and communicate complex information. Assist the supervisor in responding to technical queries by NCASI clients and others in a competent and timely manner. 
10. Possess ability to carry-out associated field work that may involve prolonged (multi-day) exposure to inclement conditions and a necessity to hike carrying equipment (20 pounds or more) over rough terrain (for 2 miles or more).

Additional Responsibilities and Requirements:
1. Undertakes additional activities as assigned by Supervisor.
2. Follow all COVID safety protocols.
3. Provide proof of full COVID vaccination.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. A Bachelor’s degree in a biological sciences discipline or related environmental field and knowledge of passerine ID by sight and song.
2. Must have driving record which can be approved by Federal Agencies to drive government vehicles and insured at standard rates.
3. Basic data entry experience (Microsoft Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Passerine ID experience – with a focus on auditory ID of birds in Western states.

TO APPLY:  Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: Laurie Clark, NCASI, 8769 Hwy 42, Tenmile, OR 97481, preferably delivered electronically to: lclark@ncasi.org, with “Crew Application Bio I” in the subject line.  Applicant review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. NCASI is an equal opportunity employer.