Individual Placement - Habitat Restoration & Wildlife Monitoring Technician

Student Conservation Association • Sequim, WA

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About The Position

Primary duties will be to assist the refuge staff on habitat restoration
projects within Washington Maritime NWRC. This may include, but not limited to,
planning, grant and plan writing, general invasives species control, seed bed
preparation, and planting. Secondary duties are supporting refuge biologist with
wildlife monitoring activities, data processing, and remote monitoring equipment
installation. Lastly, supporting the refuge maintenance worker with facility
maintenance.

Requirements

• DOI certification to operate ORUVs (ATV/UTV)
• Have a valid state driver's license to operate government vehicles
• The ability to pass background investigation to attain access to government computers

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GIS and GPS systems
• Ability to communicate in writing to a diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks related to starting up a prairie habitat
• Restoration project on a new refuge island and continuing
• Habitat improvements on other refuge islands wildlife
• Monitoring and data processing

Benefits

• $1,100 round‑trip travel allowance
• $450 weekly living allowance
• $845 monthly housing allowance (8 months total)
• Field work uniform package
• AmeriCorps eligibility upon completing 1,200 service hours (Value $5,176)
• Defensive Driving Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed