EMPLOYMENT

A top priority for Turnstone is the quality of our team. The quality of survey results is directly affected by the quality of the field crews with the best work being performed by skilled field crews with extensive experience in surveying, orienteering and working in a wide variety of terrain.

Since the quality and accuracy of our work helps determine long-term land-use and natural-resource management policies for our clients, we focus on hiring and retaining the best people.  Experience and attention to detail are required to ensure that protocol-scheduling parameters are met within the framework of environmental variability. We have also developed an internship program with Oregon State University to continue to improve the quality and diversity of potential crew members.

Current Openings

Seasonal Positions

Marbled Murrelet Survey Technicians (Multiple)

Location: Western Oregon

Job Description: Turnstone is currently hiring field surveyors and crew leaders to conduct surveys for the marbled murrelet, a threatened species of seabird that nests primarily in coastal old growth forests. Surveys will be on federal, state and private lands in Oregon and Washington. Marbled murrelet surveys follow a strict protocol, and surveyors will often be required to work odd hours of day and night, hike in the dark (sometimes long distances), endure inclement weather, and navigate forest terrain. These positions are considered full time seasonal. Housing is generally provided depending on the project, but camping will sometimes be necessary. Crews will be stationed in several coastal communities in western Oregon and Washington, a choice of stations may be available. Survey positions begin in mid April and run through August 5, with the possibility of an earlier start date and/or extension depending on project needs. Opportunities to work on other projects after the end of the murrelet season may be available for the excellent employee. Internships are also available!

Qualifications: It is preferred that applicants have a B.S. degree in wildlife biology or a related field and a minimum of 1-year field experience. Marbled murrelet experience is preferred, but not required if the applicant has strong field skills and an interest in avian biology. The work is predawn, and physically and mentally demanding. Training and surveyor certification will be held in Northern California or Western Washington prior to the start date of surveys. Successful applicants will possess some or all of the following characteristics:

1. The ability to and a track record of working in a safe and efficient manner.
2. The ability and willingness to spend long hours in the field (often in inclement weather).
3. The ability to work odd hours of the night and early morning.
4. Good physical fitness and the ability to hike off trail.
5. Orienteering and map reading skills.
6. The ability to navigate forest roads and operate a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
7. The ability to record accurate, legible and reliable field data.
8. The ability to work independently and in a team environment.
9. The ability to follow and/or give direction.
10. The ability to adapt to dynamic projects.
11. Applicants must have normal vision and hearing, a hearing test will be required before the start of surveys.

Salary Range: $1900 - $3100/month depending on experience, plus a vehicle use stipend if a personal vehicle is used.

Last Date to Apply: until positions are filled, no later than May 15.

TO APPLY: please send a cover letter, three professional references (with appropriate contact info), and a resume to: jobs@turnstoneenvironmental.com

When responding to posted job openings, please include your resume and references (including email addresses) and a reference to the Job Title. Send to: humanresources@turnstoneenvironmental.com.