Natural Resources Job Board

Turnstone Environmental Consultants is thrilled to announce that we are expanding our team and hiring our 2025 team of passionate and enthusiastic Wildlife Biologists!  At Turnstone, we pride ourselves on our commitment and contribution to conserving and managing natural resources through innovative and sustainable solutions. As a Wildlife Biologist on one of our owl projects, you will play a crucial role in conducting field studies, collecting ecological data, and contributing to the development of strategies to enhance wildlife conservation and management efforts. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on our ecosystems and communities.

For nearly 30 years, Turnstone has hired seasonal wildlife biologists in order to successfully complete a wide variety of projects. Our success is due in large part to our fantastic seasonal staff. From field coordinators, to crew leaders, to biologists and technicians, it takes a range of talents and skill sets to make the magic happen.

OWL SURVEYOR

Turnstone is currently seeking to fill multiple Strix owl (northern spotted owl/ barred owl), Surveyor positions in several areas of Oregon. These are full-time, temporary-seasonal positions. A limited number of part-time positions may be available. 

LOCATION
Oregon  (NW Coast Range, Cascades, SW Oregon; several positions open near Portland and Roseburg/Canyonville) 

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Surveys will be on federal, state and private forested lands. All of the exact work locations are yet to be determined but will be throughout western and southern Oregon. Employment dates are approximate and are project-dependent. Housing will be provided for several positions/locations; a field vehicle will be provided unless the employee chooses to use a personal vehicle for reimbursement. Salary range is roughly equivalent to $18-26/hour. Salary will be based on position, location, and experience.

Most positions will start in mid-March or early-April depending on environmental conditions and specific location.  Staff will be added as project areas become snow free and open up later in the spring.  Survey locations are distributed throughout Oregon. Please indicate your willingness to travel, and any limits or strong preference for general location in your cover letter. There may also be opportunities to work on a variety of other interesting and collaborative field projects related to special-status wildlife species for the right candidate.

If you are interested in consideration as a crew leader of a small crew, please indicate your interest in your cover letter and clearly identify your relevant leadership experience and skills in your application materials.

Interviews are currently underway and will continue until all positions are filled. Once positions are filled, this application will remain as an open continuous announcement for applicants interested in any future openings that may occur with increased workloads.

A minimum of one year of field survey experience is required. owl survey experience is preferred, but not required if applicant has avian or other relevant field experience and a willingness to learn. Having a B.S. degree in wildlife biology or related field is preferred (but not required) for owl surveyors and required for crew leads. The successful applicant will possess the following characteristics:

Successful candidates will gain valuable experience in field ornithology, endangered species surveys, advanced field skills, and get a chance to see what a career in environmental consulting could look like, all while working closely with a diverse team of other motivated folks in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

TO APPLY

To apply, please visit our webpage (https://turnstoneenvironmental.com/employment/) and submit an application. SORRY BUT TO KEEP THINGS ORGANIZED EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Application review and interviews are being conducted as applications are received and will continue until positions are filled. If the posting is still up we are still hiring!