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Central Oregon Field Ecologist
Near Prineville, Oregon

The Nature Conservancy of Oregon is recruiting a Central Oregon (CO) Field
Ecologist who will be primarily responsible for conducting baseline
inventories and mapping rare plant species, non-native species, vegetation,
and landforms on a 9000 acre preserve and adjacent TNC lands located near
Prineville.  The CO Field Ecologist will be responsible for completing a final
report detailing methods and findings.  The CO Field Ecologist will primarily
work independently as well as assist the Northeast Oregon (NEOR) Stewardship
Ecologist on other field projects in northeastern and central Oregon as
necessary.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in ecology,
botany, environmental science, or related fields.  Applicants must also have
1) at least 3 field seasons of experience with data collection, vegetation
mapping and analysis, data management, and spreadsheet and word processing
software; 2) two field seasons of experience working independently and/or
directing field investigations in remote settings; and, 3) strong plant
identification skills, including the ability to identify grasses.  Familiarity
with eastern Oregon flora and an advanced degree in a natural resource field
are preferred.  Applicants must also be willing and able to hike 3-5 miles per
day over steep terrain.

Rustic living accommodations will be provided, but applicants must be willing
and able to camp at some sites for extended periods of time and must provide
their own transportation.  The CO Field Ecologist will be supervised by the
NEOR Stewardship Ecologist.  This position will begin on May 4, 1998 and end
August 31, 1998.  The CO Field Ecologist will be paid $8.75/hour for 40
hours/week.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  MARCH 20, 1998

To Apply:  Applications must include a resume, a cover letter providing more
in-depth information on your academic and professional experience, and two
sealed confidential letters of reference.  The letters of reference must be
submitted with the resume and cover letter.  Your name and the position(s) for
which you are applying must be written in the top right-hand corner of the
cover letter and resume.  The starting and ending dates of all the positions
are somewhat flexible.  Please indicate the earliest starting and latest
ending dates that you will be available.  Applications should be sent to the
attention of:
        Rebekkah Gooch
        Stewardship Assistant
        The Nature Conservancy
        821 SE 14th Ave.
        Portland, Oregon 97214
        lgooch@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy is committed to diversity in the work-place, with
particular emphasis on areas in which minorities have been historically
under-represented in the environmental professions.  We strongly encourage
African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native
Americans to apply.


Southwestern Oregon Field Ecologist II
Ashland, Oregon

The Nature Conservancy of Oregon is recruiting a Southwestern Oregon (SWOR)
Field Ecologist II to assist with natural area research and monitoring on
Conservancy preserves in SWOR.  The SWOR Field Ecologist II will conduct
vegetation research, monitoring, and vascular plant inventories; draft
monitoring plans, non-native species management plans, and research reports;
and, assist with other preserve management activities as required.  The SWOR
Field Ecologist II will also train and direct the activities of volunteers on
specific monitoring and research projects.  The SWOR Field Ecologist II will
often work in the field alone, but may also direct the activities of
volunteers or other staff.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in botany,
ecology, environmental science, or related fields.  Applicants must also have
1) at least 4 field seasons of experience with data collection and management,
vegetation mapping and analysis, and spreadsheet and word processing software;
2) two field seasons of experience working independently and/or directing
field investigations in remote settings; and, 3) strong plant identification
skills, including the ability to identify grasses.  Knowledge of the SWOR
flora and ecology and an advanced degree in a natural resource field are
preferred.  Applicants must have their own transportation, be able to work
with diverse groups of people outdoors, and be willing and able to hike 3-5
miles per day in all weather conditions.

The SWOR Field Ecologist II will be supervised by the SWOR Stewardship
Ecologist.  This position is based out of Ashland, Oregon with field work
taking place throughout SWOR; housing will not be provided.  The position will
begin on May 11, 1998 and end August 28, 1998.  The SWOR Field Ecologist II
will be paid $725 biweekly.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  MARCH 27, 1998

To Apply:  Applications must include a resume, a cover letter providing more
in-depth information on your academic and professional experience, and two
sealed confidential letters of reference.  The letters of reference must be
submitted with the resume and cover letter.  Your name and the position(s) for
which you are applying must be written in the top right-hand corner of the
cover letter and resume.  The starting and ending dates of all the positions
are somewhat flexible.  Please indicate the earliest starting and latest
ending dates that you will be available.  Applications should be sent to the
attention of:
        Rebekkah Gooch
        Stewardship Assistant
        The Nature Conservancy
        821 SE 14th Ave.
        Portland, Oregon 97214
        lgooch@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy is committed to diversity in the work-place, with
particular emphasis on areas in which minorities have been historically
under-represented in the environmental professions.  We strongly encourage
African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native
Americans to apply.


Sycan Marsh Field Assistant
Silver Lake, Oregon

The Nature Conservancy of Oregon is recruiting a Sycan Marsh (SM) Field
Assistant to assist in vegetation, hydrology, and water chemistry research and
monitoring at the remote Sycan Marsh Preserve.  Seventy-five percent of the
position will be spent on vegetation and soil sampling; twenty-five percent of
the position will be spent on groundwater and water quality monitoring.  The
SM Field Assistant may occasionally be asked to assist with basic preserve
maintenance duties.

Qualifications:  A high school diploma or GED is required plus relevant
(college) course work in a related field and at least 1 field season of
relevant work experience, or no course work and at least 2 field seasons of
experience with field data collection.  A demonstrated ability to identify and
key plant species (particularly grasses and sedges) is preferred.  Applicants
must have their own transportation and be able to hike ten miles a day, lift
40 pounds, and swim.  The SM Field Assistant will be supervised by the SM
Research Associate but will often work under the direction of the SM Field
Hydrologist II and SM Field Ecologist II.  This position is based out of the
Sycan Marsh Preserve located near Silver Lake, Oregon; living and research
accommodations will be provided.  The position will begin on May 26, 1998 and
end August 14, 1998.  The SM Field Assistant will be paid $6.50/hour for 40
hours a week.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  APRIL 10, 1998

To Apply:  Applications must include a resume, a cover letter providing more
in-depth information on your academic and professional experience, and two
sealed confidential letters of reference.  The letters of reference must be
submitted with the resume and cover letter.  Your name and the position(s) for
which you are applying must be written in the top right-hand corner of the
cover letter and resume.  The starting and ending dates of all the positions
are somewhat flexible.  Please indicate the earliest starting and latest
ending dates that you will be available.  Applications should be sent to the
attention of:
        Rebekkah Gooch
        Stewardship Assistant
        The Nature Conservancy
        821 SE 14th Ave.
        Portland, Oregon 97214
        lgooch@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy is committed to diversity in the work-place, with
particular emphasis on areas in which minorities have been historically
under-represented in the environmental professions.  We strongly encourage
African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native
Americans to apply.


Sycan Marsh Field Ecologist II
Silver Lake, Oregon

The Nature Conservancy of Oregon is recruiting a Sycan Marsh (SM) Field
Ecologist II to be primarily responsible for conducting studies of wetland
vegetation, hydrology, soils, and cattle grazing at the remote Sycan Marsh
Preserve.  The SM Field Ecologist II will often direct the activities of a
field assistant.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in ecology,
botany, environmental sciences, or related fields.  Applicants must also have
at least 4 field seasons of experience with 1) field data collection,
vegetation monitoring, and data analysis; 2) strong plant identification
skills (including demonstrated experience identifying grasses and sedges); 3)
data transfer and collection tools; 3) data management; and, 4) spreadsheet
and word processing software.  Knowledge of statistical and graphics software
and preparation of herbarium specimens are preferred.  Applicants must have
their own transportation and be able to hike ten miles a day, lift 40 pounds,
and swim.

The SM Field Ecologist II will be supervised by the SM Research Associate.
This position is based out of the Sycan Marsh Preserve located near Silver
Lake, Oregon; living and research accommodations will be provided.  The
position will begin on May 15, 1998 and end September 15, 1998.  The SM Field
Ecologist II will be paid $750 biweekly.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  MARCH 27, 1998

To Apply:  Applications must include a resume, a cover letter providing more
in-depth information on your academic and professional experience, and two
sealed confidential letters of reference.  The letters of reference must be
submitted with the resume and cover letter.  Your name and the position(s) for
which you are applying must be written in the top right-hand corner of the
cover letter and resume.  The starting and ending dates of all the positions
are somewhat flexible.  Please indicate the earliest starting and latest
ending dates that you will be available.  Applications should be sent to the
attention of:
        Rebekkah Gooch
        Stewardship Assistant
        The Nature Conservancy
        821 SE 14th Ave.
        Portland, Oregon 97214
        lgooch@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy is committed to diversity in the work-place, with
particular emphasis on areas in which minorities have been historically
under-represented in the environmental professions.  We strongly encourage
African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native
Americans to apply.


Sycan Marsh Field Hydrologist II
Silver Lake, Oregon

The nature Conservancy of Oregon is recruiting a Sycan Marsh (SM) Field
Hydrologist II to be primarily responsible for conducting evapotranspiration
studies and water quality monitoring at the remote Sycan Marsh Preserve.  The
SM Field Hydrologist II will usually work in the field independently or with a
field assistant.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in hydrology,
ecology, environmental sciences, or related fields.  Applicants must also have
at least 4 field seasons of experience with 1) field collection of hydrologic
or ecological data associated with research or monitoring programs; 2) data
transfer and collection tools; 3) data management; and, 4) spreadsheet and
word processing software.  A graduate degree and a demonstrated ability with
hydrologic data collection, statistical and graphics software, and plant
identification are preferred.  Applicants must have their own transportation
and be able to hike up to ten miles a day, lift 40 pounds, and swim.

The SM Field Hydrologist II will be supervised by the SM Research Associate.
This position is based out of the Sycan Marsh Preserve located near Silver
Lake, Oregon; living and research accommodations will be provided.  The
position will begin on April 15, 1998 and end October 1, 1998.  The SM Field
Hydrologist II will be paid $750 biweekly

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  MARCH 23, 1998

To Apply:  Applications must include a resume, a cover letter providing more
in-depth information on your academic and professional experience, and two
sealed confidential letters of reference.  The letters of reference must be
submitted with the resume and cover letter.  Your name and the position(s) for
which you are applying must be written in the top right-hand corner of the
cover letter and resume.  The starting and ending dates of all the positions
are somewhat flexible.  Please indicate the earliest starting and latest
ending dates that you will be available.  Applications should be sent to the
attention of:
        Rebekkah Gooch
        Stewardship Assistant
        The Nature Conservancy
        821 SE 14th Ave.
        Portland, Oregon 97214
        lgooch@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy is committed to diversity in the work-place, with
particular emphasis on areas in which minorities have been historically
under-represented in the environmental professions.  We strongly encourage
African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native
Americans to apply.


Willamette Valley Stewardship Coordinator
Eugene, Oregon

The Nature Conservancy of Oregon is recruiting a Willamette Valley (WV)
Stewardship Coordinator to be responsible for implementing ecological
restoration, controlling non-native species, and monitoring activities on
preserves in the WV.  Specific duties will include project planning and
logistics, coordinating and overseeing volunteers and work crews, mapping and
controlling populations of non-native species, and collecting vegetation and
rare plant monitoring data.  The majority of the WV Stewardship Coordinator's
time will be spent working in the field.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED; the
equivalent of 2 years of experience in land management, restoration,
monitoring, and/or field research; and, basic skills in carpentry, fence
repair, and trail maintenance.  In addition, applicants must have at least 1
field season of experience managing projects and supervising others and must
be able to work independently.  Work toward an advanced degree in biology,
ecology, botany, or related fields is preferred.

The WV Stewardship Coordinator will be supervised by the WV Stewardship
Ecologist.  This position will be based in Eugene, Oregon, with most of the
work occurring near Eugene.  Housing will not be provided and applicants must
provide their own transportation.  The position will begin on April 27, 1998
and end October 30, 1998.  The WV Stewardship Coordinator will be paid
$9.75/hour for 40 hours/week.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  MARCH 20, 1998

To Apply:  Applications must include a resume, a cover letter providing more
in-depth information on your academic and professional experience, and two
sealed confidential letters of reference.  The letters of reference must be
submitted with the resume and cover letter.  Your name and the position(s) for
which you are applying must be written in the top right-hand corner of the
cover letter and resume.  The starting and ending dates of all the positions
are somewhat flexible.  Please indicate the earliest starting and latest
ending dates that you will be available.  Applications should be sent to the
attention of:
        Rebekkah Gooch
        Stewardship Assistant
        The Nature Conservancy
        821 SE 14th Ave.
        Portland, Oregon 97214
        lgooch@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy is committed to diversity in the work-place, with
particular emphasis on areas in which minorities have been historically
under-represented in the environmental professions.  We strongly encourage
African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native
Americans to apply.