Monitoring Technician - Seasonal

Wallowa Resources is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, established in 1996 with leadership from Wallowa County Commissioners. Since then, Wallowa Resources has worked to bring people together to empower rural communities to create strong economies and healthy landscapes through land stewardship, education, and job creation. We strive to balance rural economic well-being with the stewardship and conservation of its resources, preserving each rural area’s heritage of making a living from the land. Wallowa Resources is nationally recognized for its leadership and on-the-ground results in land stewardship, watershed restoration and education. 

The Monitoring Technician (Technician) implements ecological monitoring protocols across Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington. Specifically, the Technician supports the Northern Blues Monitoring Team by collecting pre- and post-fuels treatment forest stand structure, wildlife habitat, and/or grassland plant community data across public, private and tribal lands. The Technician is part of a multi-person Monitoring Crew and reports to the Monitoring Manager. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
? Maintains effective communications with staff, management, and business partners of all Wallowa Resources companies
? Performs field and office work, both supervised and unsupervised, and maintains and submits project data and records
? Collects detailed, accurate ecological data on forest and grassland conditions
? Supervises no staff, but may help plan and direct work for other staff on specific projects
? Works in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain under physically demanding circumstances, and/or the office for extended periods.
? Requires regular overnight travel, often camping or staying at provided housing for 2 – 4 consecutive days
? Assists with other tasks as needed

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The following are the minimum levels required to successfully perform the Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities.
? Strong attention to detail with an understanding of, or the ability to quickly grasp, how to take and record accurate forest measurements
? Basic understanding of forest and grassland ecology, and/or ability to learn to identify trees and plants
? Ability/willingness to conduct field work in remote settings and frequently travel for up to 4 consecutive days
? Ability to make sound decisions that consistently demonstrate teamwork and positive day-to-day work relationships and interactions with co-workers, agency partners, members of the public, and community stakeholders
? Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources
? A valid Driver’s License, or ability to get one, and an acceptable driving record according to WR’s auto liability policy requirements. Preferred Qualifications
? First aid and/or Wilderness first aid
? Skill and experience navigating in remote areas, off trail, without cell phone or internet connection
? One year of undergraduate study in in natural resources, forestry, or environmental studies or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
? For the lead position, previous field and data collection experience is preferred

For the full job description and to apply visit https://www.wallowaresources.org/job-openings.