Habitat Biologist
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled, application review begins on March 4th.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Role of the Habitat Biologist
This job will give you the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on some of the most important
habitats in the Willamette Valley. The Habitat Biologist will lead complex ecological restoration
projects that span oak savanna, mixed conifer, prairie, wetland, and floodplain forest habitat types.
You will be a member of Greenbelt’s Stewardship Department which includes four other
employees who collectively manage 5,500 acres of protected habitat. A few examples of current projects include converting former agricultural land into wetlands and vernal pools, forest thinning projects to promote oak savanna, and reconnecting the Willamette River to its historical floodplain.
The Habitat Biologist will work with contractors, agency partners, Greenbelt staff, and volunteers to complete projects with a focus on bolstering rare plants and animals, while also balancing public access and education. The Habitat Biologist will have a breadth of experience in natural area management that enables them to develop comprehensive management plans for our properties.
To thrive in this position the ideal candidate will excel in working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, possess excellent project management skills, and be a creative problem solver. Greenbelt has a very successful track record in securing grants. The Habitat Biologist needs to have excellent writing skills and be able to translate a funder’s priorities into a compelling restoration project. Successfully managing a project requires budgeting skills and familiarity with contracted restoration costs. During the busy season you may need to help-out by operating restoration equipment such as tractors and doing an occasional herbicide treatment.
All positions at Greenbelt Land Trust are active in the organization’s commitment to equity,
diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and will participate in efforts to integrate the values of EDI into
Greenbelt’s daily operations and program governance.
A complete job description and application information can be found HERE.