Environmental Forestry Technician, Weyerhaeuser Company
Location: Federal Way, WA
Reports to: Jason Walter, Aquatic Biologist
Contact information: (253) 924-6795 or
<mailto:jason.wal...@weyerhaeuser.com>jason.wal...@weyerhaeuser.com
Submit resume to:
<mailto:jason.wal...@weyerhaeuser.com>jason.wal...@weyerhaeuser.com
Salary: $16.00 per hour (w/ overtime paid at time and a half)
Duration of Employment: May/June 2011 through
October 2011 (with potential for extension)
Hours: 40+ hours per week
Deadline for applications: April 28, 2011
Background/Key Functions:
As part of the Weyerhaeuser Environmental
Forestry Research Team, the successful candidate
will primarily assist Weyerhaeuser scientists and
technicians in the collection of data on fish
populations and stream habitat. Information
collected will be used to support the development
of effective forest management practices that
provide protection for aquatic resources. There
will be opportunity to assist other Environmental
Forestry personnel on additional projects as needed.
Requirements:
· BS or equivalent experience in Fisheries,
Ecology, Biology or related natural resources field
· Ability to work safely under adverse
conditions, in inclement weather and on harsh terrain
· Good physical condition
· Ability to carry backpacks and field gear, and
traverse safely on steep and/or uneven terrain
· Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and eager to take on responsibilities
· Willingness to travel within western Washington
& Oregon (including overnight stays) and work long field days as needed
· Able to work effectively both independently and in a team setting
· Valid drivers license and ability to navigate safely on logging access roads
· Strong computer skills, with experience
entering and managing data in spreadsheets
· Pre-employment drug screen required
