Are job postings still allowed on OBOL? I hope so. In an effort to
assuage any concerns about improper posts...i can report a flock on 20
sandhill cranes over my yard in N Portland on 02/20, around the same
time others were reporting flocks over NW Oregon. And an Anna's
hummer has been building a nest in a street tree on the bus mall in
downtown Portland since early February, on a very urban city block
devoid of any vegetation, other than a few leafless street trees.
Ok, here is the job listing:
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services, Science
Integration Division is hiring.
Job Title: Seasonal Avian Biologist
Job Type: Seasonal Temporary – 25-40 hours/week
Start Date: Early April 2019
Location: Portland, Oregon
Job posting closing: March 19, 2019, 5:00 pm
Compensation range: $24/hour
Job Description:
The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is
seeking an experienced avian biologist to lead avian surveys in
support of BES projects and programs. A primary task is to complete
point count surveys for the Portland Area Watershed Assessment and
Monitoring Program. Other assignments include scouting and
documenting survey locations, nesting bird assessments, other wildlife
surveys, data entry, data proofing, data management, data analysis,
reporting and other related tasks.
Position is full time 40 hours per week April through June 2019 and
may be extended for 900 additional hours July 2019 to June 2020.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Ability to identify all breeding birds of Portland region by
sight and sound and estimate distance to individual birds
· Three years’ experience conducting Point Count surveys
· Knowledge of life histories of Pacific NW avifauna, including
nesting behavior and phenology
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcMap GIS, MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Access
• Strong organizational skills; ability to take initiative and
work independently
• Must be able and willing to work in outdoors in a variety of
weather conditions and traverse steep, uneven terrain off trail
• Must be available during early morning hours to conduct point surveys
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Driver’s License required
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
• R statistical software experience
• Technical writing experience such as project reports,
literature reviews, and white papers
• Experience with avian nest searching, especially for passerines
• Experience with, and knowledge of, NW mammals, especially
semi-aquatic species
• Experience managing GIS data and tabular data (e.g. MS Excel)
To Apply:
Applicants must submit a cover letter and professional resume
electronically and should be no more than a total of four (4) pages
combined.
• Your cover letter should describe your education, training and/or
experience relevant to the job description and skills needed sections
above.
• Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
• If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, attach copy of your
DD214 / DD215 and /or Veteran’s Administration Letter stating your
disability along with your cover letter and resume.
Send your cover letter and resume electronically to:
david.helzer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Please use the following subject line in your email transmission:
“Seasonal Avian Position”
Applications must be received by 5:00 pm Monday, March 19, 2019.
Questions or additional information contact:
David Helzer
503-823-2761
david.helzer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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