{"id":52482,"date":"2024-02-22T14:07:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T22:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=52482"},"modified":"2024-02-22T14:07:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T22:07:33","slug":"internships-multiple-positions-field-technician-dept-of-natural-resources-forks-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/internships-multiple-positions-field-technician-dept-of-natural-resources-forks-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Internships: Multiple Positions &#8211; Field Technician, Dept. of Natural Resources (Forks, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/em_dnr_logo_2_color_long.jpg\" alt=\"Assistant Region Manager (ARM) Wildfire, Forest Regulation, Forest Resiliency and Camps - WMS2 description image\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Field Technicians Positions:\u00a0<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">FIELD TECHNICIANS \u2013 FISH AND STREAM HABITAT MONITORING<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary: <\/strong>$3,376-$4,497\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of appointment:<\/strong> full time, non-permanent<\/p>\n<p><strong>Positions<\/strong>: Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) &#8211; Scientific Technician 2<br \/><strong>Location<\/strong>: Olympic Experimental State Forest (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/oesf\">http:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/oesf<\/a>); stationed in Forks, WA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> Applications will be open until filled, with the first screening planned for March 11, 2024<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We are currently recruiting for four Scientific Technician 2 positions that will start either June 1st or July 1st and are expected to last through September 15th, 30th, or October 15th (see available positions below). These positions will be involved in research and monitoring to help meet DNR\u2019s commitments under the Endangered Species Act and will also work on the co-led DNR\/University of Washington <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onrc.washington.edu\/t3-watershed-experiment\/\">T3 Watershed Experiment<\/a> on DNR\u2019s Olympic Experimental State Forest. Work conducted by these positions will include conducting juvenile salmonid population estimates (using a backpack electrofisher), stream habitat surveys, water quality sampling, and riparian\/upland forest stand surveys. The people selected for these positions will work in 2-4 person crews. Work sites are remote and require strenuous hikes on steep slopes, often carrying heavy sampling equipment. Most work is completed rain or shine under a wide variety of weather conditions. These positions provide an excellent opportunity for current students or recent graduates to gain diverse experience on stream, forest, and fish sampling techniques, while also experiencing the beautiful Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. For additional information, please visit our storymaps on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wadnr.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/Cascade\/index.html?appid=78481a7684aa47a9aafc05362ff9a634\">salmon monitoring<\/a> and riparian <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fheyzine.com%2Fflip-book%2F812396111a.html&amp;data=05%7C01%7CKyle.Martens%40dnr.wa.gov%7C66440fe230fa40fc9fff08db1c1cce63%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638134682264891386%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=X8mx6oEL7E%2FAwDIRbvD2qYVhP%2FlKv12qyyScQmehjaI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">habitat monitoring<\/a> programs.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Available positions:<\/strong><br \/>Position 1: June 1st to October 15th<br \/>Position 2: July 1st to September 30th<br \/>Position 3: July 1st to September 15th<br \/>Position 4: July 1st to September 15th<\/p>\n<p><br \/><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: The monthly salary ranges from $3,376-$4,497 depending on candidate\u2019s qualifications and experience. Positions accrue 8 hours sick leave and 8 hours annual leave per month. A shared housing option is available.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required qualifications:<\/strong> Driver\u2019s license, ability to hike off-trail, alone in rugged terrain and work in inclement weather conditions, ability to work well in a team, understanding of environmental monitoring, diligence, and attention to detail in collecting and managing field data.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desired qualifications:<\/strong> Bachelor\u2019s degree from an environmental science, forestry, fisheries, or related program; field experience in fisheries or aquatic ecology; experience in identifying local fish species and fish workup; experience conducting forest-stand or stream habitat surveys; experience with backpack electrofishing; GPS and navigation experience; and experience with data collection and data management.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work Schedule:<\/strong> Typically Monday-Thursday (10 hr days) however, days are often extended to finish daily surveys. 90%<br \/>of work is in the field.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Housing<\/strong>: Shared housing is provided.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply<\/strong>: Email your resume with three references to Washington Department of Natural Resources\u2019 fish biologist Kyle Martens (kyle.martens@dnr.wa.gov). Applications will be open until filled, with the first screening planned for March 11th\u00a0In your email, please indicate any timing constraints that you may have with the position.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">LONG -TERM FIELD TECHNICIAN \u2013 2024 FISH AND STREAM HABITAT MONITORING<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary: <\/strong>$3,376-$4,497\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of appointment:<\/strong> full time, non-permanent<\/p>\n<p><strong>Positions<\/strong>: Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) &#8211; Scientific Technician 2<br \/><strong>Location<\/strong>: Olympic Experimental State Forest (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/oesf\">http:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/oesf<\/a>); stationed in Forks, WA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> Applications will be open until filled, with the first screening planned for March 11, 2024<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We are currently recruiting for a Scientific Technician 2. The position will start June 2024 and is expected to last for at least 12 months with a likely chance for an extension. This position will be involved in research and monitoring to help meet DNR\u2019s commitments under the Endangered Species Act and will also work on the co-led DNR\/University of Washington T3 Watershed Experiment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onrc.washington.edu\/t3-watershed-experiment\/#:~:text=The%20T3%20Watershed%20Experiment%20is%20a%2020%2C000-acre%20study,on%20the%20outer%20Olympic%20Peninsula%20in%20Jefferson%20County.\">T3 Watershed Experiment | Olympic Natural Resources Center (washington.edu<\/a>) on DNR\u2019s Olympic Experimental State Forest. Work conducted under this position will include: conducting juvenile salmonid population estimates (using a backpack electrofisher), stream habitat surveys, water quality sampling, and riparian\/upland forest stand surveys. The person selected for this position will typically work on 2-4 person crews, but will occasionally work independently. Work sites are remote and require strenuous hikes on steep slopes, often carrying heavy sampling equipment. Most work is completed rain or shine under a variety of weather conditions. For additional information, please visit our storymaps on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wadnr.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/Cascade\/index.html?appid=78481a7684aa47a9aafc05362ff9a634\">salmon monitoring<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/heyzine.com\/flip-book\/812396111a.html\">riparian habitat monitoring<\/a> programs.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Available position:<\/strong><br \/>June 2024 to June 30th, 2025 with a likely chance of extension.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: The monthly salary ranges from $3,376-$4,497 depending on candidate\u2019s qualifications and experience. Positions accrue 8 hours sick leave and 8 hours annual leave per month. Medical insurance is available for employees working over 6 months.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required qualifications:<\/strong> Driver\u2019s license, ability to hike in rugged terrain and work in inclement weather conditions, ability to work well in a team, understanding of environmental monitoring, diligence, and attention to detail in collecting and managing field data.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desired qualifications:<\/strong> Bachelor\u2019s degree from an environmental science, forestry, fisheries, or related program; field experience in fisheries or aquatic ecology; experience in identifying local fish species and fish workup; conducting foreststand or stream habitat surveys; experience with backpack electrofishing and\/or redd surveys; GPS and navigation experience; and experience with data collection and data management.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work Schedule<\/strong>: Typically Monday-Thursday (10 hr days)however days are often extended to finish daily surveys. 90% of work is in the field.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Housing<\/strong>: Housing is not provided by DNR, and finding housing in Forks, WA can be difficult.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply<\/strong>: Email your resume with three references to Washington Department of Natural Resources\u2019 fish biologist Kyle Martens (kyle.martens@dnr.wa.gov). Applications will first be reviewed on March 11th. In your email, please indicate any timing constraints that you may have with the position.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10410,"featured_media":34096,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,18,208],"tags":[277,402,456,292,6673,32,33,281,7,13,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52482"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52482"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52482\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52483,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52482\/revisions\/52483"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52482"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}