Do you dream of working this summer in the beautiful forests of California and Oregon at night - because you’re a night owl or just plain like owls? Heck, you could run around at night hooting for owls, making cash, and working with other like-minded bird nerds to help protect a threatened species. Tanner Environmental Services (TES) is hiring full-time field biologists for temporary/seasonal positions to conduct spotted owl surveys in California and Oregon. Experience conducting surveys for spotted owls is preferred, but not required (training will be provided to all successful applicants). Work will run from when there is access in April-ish through August.
The position will involve: Navigating to remote field sites on Forest Service roads and cross-country hiking to conduct nighttime and follow-up surveys to locate the owls; and the daily reporting of results.
Positions will be available in the Sierra Nevadas and southern Oregon. Other potential work sites include the California Coast Range and southern California mountains.
Qualifications
Ability to work independently in remote locations.
Ability to navigate to remote field sites using Avenza, GPS, and topographic maps; driving high-clearance vehicles; and cross-country hiking long distances in rugged terrain.
Ability to follow standardized survey protocols.
Be physically fit and able to handle the demands of hiking in steep and rugged terrain.
Have minimum of one season of wildlife survey experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurance.
Use of a personal high-clearance field vehicle is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range: $25 - $35/hr.
Housing: Some housing will be provided but camping will be necessary.
Vehicle: Use of a personal vehicle will be compensated at the Federal Standard Rate (currently $0.67/mile).
Applying
If interested, please email your resume, 3 references, and any questions to info@tannerenvironmental.com
Apply by February 29, 2024.
Contact
Gabe Brumagin
info@tannerenvironmental.com
Description Do you dream of spending the summer in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains getting your butt kicked crawling up steep slopes and through brush, seeing lots of critters, making cash, and working with other like-minded bird nerds??? Well then, you should know that Tanner Environmental Services (TES) is recruiting full-time field technicians for temporary/seasonal positions to conduct goshawk surveys on Plumas National Forest. Experience conducting surveys for goshawk is preferred, but not required (training will be provided to all successful applicants). Work will run from May 27 through August. The position will involve: Navigating to remote field sites on Forest Service roads and cross-country hiking to conduct broadcast acoustical surveys for goshawks as well as nest stand searches; and the daily reporting of results. Qualifications Ability to work independently and as part of a team in remote locations. Ability to navigate to remote field sites using Avenza, GPS, and topographic maps; driving high-clearance vehicles; and cross-country hiking long distances in rugged terrain and inclement weather. Ability to follow standardized survey protocols. Be physically fit and able to handle the daily demands of hiking in steep and rugged terrain. Have minimum of one season of wildlife survey experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurance. Use of a personal high-clearance field vehicle is preferred. Compensation and Benefits Pay Range: $25 - $35/hr. Housing: Provided but if camping is necessary, per diem will be available. Vehicle: Use of a personal vehicle will be compensated at the Federal Standard Rate (currently $0.67/mile). Application Process Email your resume with 3 references and any questions to info@tannerenvironmental.com Apply by March 1, 2024.jpg.f9ab23f973b9d4acfa9c6d0c47be9e84.jpg)
Do you dream of working this summer in the beautiful forests of California and Oregon at night - because you’re a night owl or just plain like owls? Heck, you could run around at night hooting for owls, making cash, and working with other like-minded bird nerds to help protect a threatened species. Tanner Environmental Services (TES) is hiring full-time field biologists for temporary/seasonal positions to conduct spotted owl surveys in California and Oregon. Experience conducting surveys for spotted owls is preferred, but not required (training will be provided to all successful applicants). Work will run from when there is access in April-ish through August. The position will involve: Navigating to remote field sites on Forest Service roads and cross-country hiking to conduct nighttime and follow-up surveys to locate the owls; and the daily reporting of results. Positions will be available in the Sierra Nevadas and southern Oregon. Other potential work sites include the California Coast Range and southern California mountains. Qualifications Ability to work independently in remote locations. Ability to navigate to remote field sites using Avenza, GPS, and topographic maps; driving high-clearance vehicles; and cross-country hiking long distances in rugged terrain. Ability to follow standardized survey protocols. Be physically fit and able to handle the demands of hiking in steep and rugged terrain. Have minimum of one season of wildlife survey experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurance. Use of a personal high-clearance field vehicle is preferred. Compensation and Benefits Pay Range: $25 - $35/hr. Housing: Some housing will be provided but camping will be necessary. Vehicle: Use of a personal vehicle will be compensated at the Federal Standard Rate (currently $0.67/mile). Applying If interested, please email your resume, 3 references, and any questions to info@tannerenvironmental.com Apply by February 29, 2024. Contact Gabe Brumagin info@tannerenvironmental.com
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