Habitat Restoration Intern

Summary:
The temporary, full-time Habitat Restoration Intern will help the Hoh Tribe’s Habitat Restoration Biologist to survey waterways and riparian habitat throughout the Hoh Tribe’s Usual and Accustomed Area, gaining hands-on experience in applied ecology, project development, and natural resource management. This internship provides an opportunity to work in a unique and rewarding environment, contributing to the management and conservation of Tribal natural resources while being exposed to several specialized sub-disciplines within the field of biology. Throughout the course of the internship, the intern will learn basic plant identification, be introduced to riverscape analysis, learn how to conduct standardized riparian and aquatic surveys, perform fish barrier analyses, and gain experience with basic dataset management software and mapping tools. The ideal candidate will be a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in salmon restoration, fisheries management, environmental science, or similar fields. This is a temporary position with a duration of up to one year with benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Help conduct habitat surveys, stream assessments, and fish barrier inventory throughout the Tribe’s U&A
• Accurately and efficiently record data in the field, both electronically and by hand
• Help digitize and upload habitat data into a master database
• Assist in organizing, calibrating, and maintaining field equipment and vehicles
• Spend most of each workday collecting data in the field, working in a small group of 2-3 people
• Collaborating with other team members to achieve project goals
• Work with Habitat Restoration Biologist on outreach and engagement with restoration partners andcommunity members
• Perform other duties, as required

Skills and Specifications:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record data
• Ability to work effectively in a small group environment
• Ability to navigate using a GPS device
• Familiarity with electronic data collection methods and tablets
• Physical ability to work in a variety of outdoor environments, including rugged terrain and inclement weather
• Familiarity with general stream ecology and fisheries of Olympic Coast

Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D is required.
• Completion of college courses (A.A. or higher) in forestry, environmental science, biology, ecology, or a related major is preferred.

Work Environment:

• Primarily work in the field, conducting habitat surveys and culvert assessments
• Expected to work 40 hours per week for a duration of up to 1 year.

Except as provided by the Federal Indian Preference Act, Title 25 USC 45 – 46, the will be no discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental handicaps, marital status, political membership or non-membership in an employee organization. If the applicants have equal qualifications, preference will be given to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives.
Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification of Indian certification by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage. All other interested persons must submit complete applications to be considered for employment. All applicants are subject to employment drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background check. Some positions are subject to a review of the driver’s license abstract.