Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology or equivalent degree preferred.
- Able to walk long distances (6-9 miles per day) and able to work independently or with a crew member and interact positively with project manager, field supervisor, and other coworkers.
- Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience conducting surveys for Washington ground squirrels and other Oregon special-status wildlife or plant species.
- Employee must be able to appear for work on time (surveys often begin as early as sunrise); maintain focus for long periods of time; follow instructions from manager and team leader; maintain positive attitude; and accept guidance and constructive criticism. Precise and thorough data collection is essential.
Physical Requirements:
- Applicants must be in good physical condition, as surveys will require walking /hiking up to 9 miles each day over uneven terrain, and surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme. Surveyors may encounter snakes, insects, and other wildlife.
After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and a DMV records check that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver’s license will be required. Candidates must adhere to all health and safety requirements.
WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Further, WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment, selection, advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment.
