Multiple field biologists are needed to conduct surveys for the Northern Spotted Owl on government-owned lands at multiple locations near Coos Bay, Oregon. Some selected biologists may also be asked to assist on Marbled Murrelet or other wildlife survey projects in Oregon. For Spotted Owls, the work includes: conducting night time calling surveys in mature and old-growth coniferous forests following a strict protocol, conducting daytime follow-up and activity center search surveys, establishment of survey routes and calling stations, collecting habitat data, conducting surveys, transcribing data and reporting to your supervisor. Applicants should be comfortable navigating and working alone in the forest under dark conditions and inclement weather. Most calling stations are located on roads, while some stations require hiking 15 min – 1 hour each way through steep and rugged terrain. For biologists assisting on Marbled Murrelet projects, the work includes: conducting early morning surveys in mature and old-growth coniferous forests following a strict protocol, establishment of survey routes, collecting habitat data, conducting surveys, transcribing data and reporting to your supervisor. Applicants should be comfortable navigating and working alone in the forest under low light conditions and inclement weather. Some survey stations are located on roads, while most stations require hiking 15 min – 1 hour each way through steep and rugged terrain. Hiking into survey stations will be done in the dark as surveys start 45 minutes before sunrise.

Founded in 1992, Hamer Environmental is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm. Our mission is to supply quality natural resource consulting. We offer a full range of environmental services throughout the U.S. We service a wide variety of state and federal agencies, universities, energy companies, private industry, engineering/ architectural firms, consulting firms, public utilities, oil and gas companies, tribal corporations and conservation organizations. 

Hamer is an equal opportunity employer. Just like in our own environment, a healthy ecosystem is a diverse one and we think success is an abundance of perspectives, backgrounds, geographies, and experiences. We look forward to your ideas being part of our next great solution. We strongly encourage applications from people of all races, color, genders, national origins, religions, disabilities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and creeds. 

For the project we will provide housing, work vehicles, and all field equipment. A vehicle bonus and mileage reimbursement will be provided to biologists using their own 4WD/AWD high clearance, reliable vehicle on the project. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Locating and flagging survey stations;
• Conducting audio-visual surveys in the forests of Western Oregon during the day and night;
• Collecting and transcribing data accurately and legibly and entering data into database;
• Maintaining work vehicle, inspection and mileage logs 
• Participating in safety meetings 
• May complete other related work as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife biology, or natural sciences strongly preferred;
• Two-years of field biology experience, including one season of Spotted Owl survey experience required(previous experience following the 2012 SPOW survey protocol strongly desired);
• Western bird identification skills
• Comfortable camping and surveying alone;
• Strong orienteering skills using compass, GPS, map and aerial photos;
• Capable of working alone, in the dark and in inclement weather;
• Excellent physical fitness necessary to hike in very steep terrain (and regularly off-trail);
• Effective communication skills and ability to work alone and in teams;
• Clean driving record; and
• Normal vision and hearing necessary.

Expected Dates of Employment: Early March through late August, 2026. 

Employment may be extended depending on project needs, employee performance and additional projects that may become available.