SEASONAL POSITIONS FOR FIELD BIOLOGISTS

Locations: southwest Wyoming

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Dates of Employment: early June, 2010

Pay: Pay is based on experience

Job Description:

HABITAT RESTORATION FIELD CREW: There will be a limited number of positions available for a wetland restoration project in Southwest Wyoming. If you enjoy working outdoors and have an interest in habitat restoration, ecology, wetland creation or horticulture then you will enjoy this limited-time position. Work is scheduled in early June for 2 to 3 days. Primary duties include identifying and organizing planting plots, wetland and upland container plant installation and maintenance of container stock during planting operations. Transportation, food and lodging will be provided.

Company Description: OtterTail is an ecological consulting firm with an interdisciplinary staff of environmental specialists that conduct research, baseline and feasibility studies, monitoring, permitting, environmental impact assessment and planning for many different types of projects. OtterTail successfully achieves our clients’ goals by devising unique and innovative programs to solve project-specific regulatory, environmental, legal, and political constraints. Although, we have expertise in many environmental disciplines, our core specialties include the following: Aquatic Biology/ Entomology, Mosquito & WNV Control, Wetland Mapping/404 Permitting, FERC Hydroelectric Licensing, Wildlife/ Botany, TES Species Surveys/Section 7 consultation, Hydrology/Water Quality, Stream Restoration, and NEPA/ Impact Assessment.

Instructions for Applying: Please submit a resume, references, and a cover email/letter explaining why you are interested in this position and your dates of availability to Laura at: lsteger@ottertail.us with the words "Seasonal Position" in the SUBJECT line of your email.