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The Institute for Natural Resources at Portland State University is hiring an Urban Vegetation Technician for a project investigating the drivers of vascular plant and microbe diversity in Portland yards.
Full job description is also posted to https://inr.oregonstate.edu/sites/inr.oregonstate.edu/files/urban_vegetation_technician_2021.pdf Details: Compensation and Timing: The season is expected to extend from early May through the end of August. Work will be 40 hours/week with no overtime anticipated. Compensation is $20.00/hour plus $0.58/mile for use of a personal vehicle (if applicable). Duties: • Visit properties in the Portland metro area and survey the outdoor and vegetated portions of the property. • Work independently (following 2 weeks of training), organizing your own daily and weekly schedule. • Maintain organized records for each site visited, entering property information and vascular plant lists into a spreadsheet weekly. • (optional) Assist with overnight fieldwork in Eastern Oregon monitoring native vegetation. Desired Qualifications: • Knowledge of common ornamental plants and weeds. Experience and skill using technical resources to identify unknown plants. • Ability to work safely and independently in an urban environment. • Strong organizational skills and experience with spreadsheets. • At least six months of experience working outside in hot conditions. • At least six months of experience collecting data for scientific research. • A valid driver’s license and clean 3 year driving record. *To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Ray Brunner (rbrunner@pdx.edu <rbrunner@pdx.edu>) with the subject “Urban Vegetation Technician Application”. We will begin reviewing applications on or before March 5th, 2021.*
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THPRD has several part-time and six-month seasonal Natural Resource Technician positions available.
The Tech assists the Natural Resources Department in fieldwork pertaining to the restoration of natural areas; uses knowledge of natural resources to perform trail work and natural areas maintenance, provide education for the public on the Park District and ecological issues; and lead volunteer habitat stewardship projects. The Natural Resources Tech tends to work in one of two areas; Field Technician and/or Project Oriented Technician. The pay rate starts at $15.54/hour. For deadlines and details about applying, click here. https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/37223
OSU-Cascades invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, fixed term Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean. OSU-Cascades’ commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan (http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/strategicplan/phase3) articulates the strategies we believe critical to advancing and equalizing student success. As part of this commitment, OSU has established a hiring initiative that is designed to support these strategies. In alignment with this initiative, Oregon State University-Cascades, in Bend, Oregon, in partnership with the College of Science at Oregon State University-Corvallis, invites applications for a full-time, (1.0 FTE), 9-month, fixed term Instructor rank faculty position in natural resources and environmental sciences. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean. The successful candidate will have the important role of teaching courses to expand the natural resources program to a 4-year program and help launch the environmental sciences 4-year program at OSU-Cascades. The person in this position is assigned to work at Oregon State University-Cascades, located in Bend, Oregon. The ideal candidate performs teaching, maintains currency, and performs service. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and professional experience. About OSU-Cascades: Oregon State University’s branch campus in Bend, Ore., features outstanding faculty in degree programs that reflect Central Oregon’s vibrant economy and abundant natural resources. Nearly 20 undergraduate majors, 30 minors and options, and four graduate programs include computer science, energy systems engineering, kinesiology, hospitality management, and tourism and outdoor leadership. The branch campus expanded to a four-year university beginning fall 2015; its new campus opened in fall 2016. The anticipated start date is 9/16/17.  Saturdays, 21 September – 2 November, 8:30am – 2pm Tuesdays, 01 Oct, 15 Oct, and 29 Oct 2013, 6 – 8:30pm Applications due September 13th For local folks looking to make a difference and connect with the community here in Clark County, Clark Public Utilities’ StreamTeam offers a Stream Stewards program that trains volunteers to help with environmental projects along Salmon Creek - and all are welcome to apply. Six Saturday sessions and three evening workshops provide hands-on, leadership training on local water quality, native plants, stream restoration, geology, hydrology, salmon, and wildlife. Using this training, Stewards share their knowledge and leadership by providing 45 hours of volunteer time with the StreamTeam and other program partners throughout the year. Classes start September 21. More information and an application are available atwww.StreamTeam.net. Or contact Ashley King at 360-992-8585 orStreamTeam@clarkpud.com. Priority is given to Clark County residents, but all are encouraged to apply. Location: Clark Public Utilities and CASEE Center, Vancouver, WA Contact: Ashley King at StreamTeam@clarkpud.com Website: www.StreamTeam.net (link to http://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/index.cfm/our-environment/stream-team/stream-stewards/) Background: Presentations in this brown bag series allow for more in-depth coverage and discussion of topics that were highlighted at the most recent Urban Ecology and Conservation Symposium. All are welcome to attend.
Location: Metro, 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232 in room 370 Time: 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. UPCOMING TALKS September 6, 2013 - Monitoring watershed health in the City of Portland Speaker: Chris Prescott, City of Portland, Science, Fish & Wildlife Division October 4, 2013 - Can you handle the process? Case studies of stream stewardship in developed landscapes Speaker: Bruce Roll, Director Watershed Management, Clean Water Services Please go to www.uercportland.org for more details; abstracts will be posted soon. 7/9/2013 UERC Talk: Integrating habitat components into trails crossing urban environments to assist dispersalRead Now Urban Ecosystem Research Consortium
First Friday Brown Bag Series Background: Presentations in this brown bag series allow for more in-depth coverage and discussion of topics that were highlighted at the most recent Urban Ecology and Conservation Symposium. All are welcome to attend. Location: Metro, 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232 in room 370 Time: 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. UPCOMING TALK Date: July 12, 2013 (Note: the date was moved to the 2nd Friday due to the 4th of July holiday)Topic: Integrating habitat components into trails crossing urban environments to assist dispersal Speakers: Elaine Stewart, Metro, Natural Areas Program and Robert Spurlock, Metro, Park Planning and Development Please see the attachment or go to www.uercportland.org for more details. Water quality is a key issue for the pacific northwest: You are all invited to a:
PCC READS EVENT Dr. Steven Kolmes from the University of Portland will give a talk (free and open to all students, faculty and staff) Thursday February 16, 2012 Toxic Water, Toxic Fish and Social Justice A look at the way in which water quality standards have been determined in the state of Oregon. How culture can influence the way we look at policy. ST 107 PCC Sylvania 3:15-4:20 pm Oregon Food Bank is hiring in our Education Programs Department for our Learning Gardens Program Coordinator position based in Portland, OR. Please share this information with folks who may be interested or direct them to our website for a full job description and application information.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT JOB TITLE: Learning Gardens Program Coordinator RESPONSIBLE TO: Education Programs Manager SALARY: Pay range starts at $35,780 per year APPLICATION PROCESS: Full job description and application process at http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/about_ofb/employment/. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/14/11 POSITION SUMMARY: Manage, evaluate and adapt a volunteer-taught garden education program resulting in greater food security and quality of life for participants. Recruit, train and support volunteers in coordination with the Learning Gardens Volunteer Coordinator; foster dialogue with social service agencies and other garden education organizations, to host workshops and advance educational opportunities for low-income community members. Plan and manage food production at OFB's Eastside and Westside Learning Gardens. OREGON FOOD BANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, located in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking two part-time Natural Resources Maintenance Technicians.
Overview: The Tech assists the Natural Resources Department in fieldwork pertaining to the restoration of natural areas; trail promotion and light maintenance, provides education for the public on the Park District and ecological issues; and leads volunteer habitat stewardship projects. Hours: 24 hrs per week, one weekend day per week Normal Starting Wage: $13.06 For more details see our website: http://www.thprd.org/about/hr/job_details.cfm?jobID=998& A local workshop hosted by Onward Oregon. a great way to get involved in the community and participate as an active steward for our natural resources. Check it out:
http://www.onwardoregon.org/site/pp.asp?c=ffIOIRMEG&b=3946515&tr=y&auid=6950638&tr=y&auid=7044462 |
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