2025 WETLAND FIELD ASSISTANT (Seasonal Job)
City of Eugene, Parks and Open Space, Wetland Mitigation Bank
2 positions available

Posted: Feb 28, 2025 Open until filled. Application review begins March 14.
Pay rate: $17.50 - $19.50/hour, DOE

Work period: Mid-May through August, with potential for extended dates depending on work needs. If you are interested, but have limited availability near the end of the season, please indicate your availability in your cover letter.

Wetland Field Assistants will work in Eugene’s mitigation bank program to control invasive and non-native vegetation to facilitate the establishment or maintenance of diverse Willamette Valley wetland prairie plant communities. Field Assistants will primarily work as a pair to identify and map occurrences of undesirable plant species, remove them by hand or with handheld tools or lightweight powered equipment, and record control actions. Additional duties similar in nature may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
• Possession of a valid driver's license, or ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and maintain a driving record that meets the City's standards.
• Available to work a regular schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and navigate using mobile devices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with other employees and the public.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety principles relevant to outdoor physical work, including ability to identify typical hazards and respond accordingly with training provided by the City of Eugene.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions and conduct duties in inclement weather, sometimes in uncomfortable conditions.
• Ability to work in a bent-over/kneeling/sitting position for long periods of time and walk/hike up to a few miles over uneven terrain lacking trails or roads.
• Ability to work independently, follow oral and written instructions, and keep detailed records.
• Must be at least 18 years old, pass pre-employment screening at Quantum Recruiters, including physical and drug screening.

Skills Desired
• Familiarity with Willamette Valley prairie habitats and basic concepts of invasive species management.
• Identification of common native and non-native species or demonstrated aptitude for plant identification.
• Ability to survey and assess vegetation conditions and collect field data to map invasive species with a mobile device on sites up to 300 acres in size.
• Experience with best practices of invasive species removal, and ability to use manual or power tools for the removal of invasive species.

Learn more about Eugene’s park system: www.eugene-or.gov/parks

Location
Wetland Field Assistants will report to the Parks and Open Space offices at 1820 Roosevelt Blvd. in Eugene, OR and will use a city vehicle to travel from the office facility to project sites.

How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume that describe your qualifications.

First round of applicant review starts March 14 at 8 AM, so submit your application materials before then for first consideration; however, applications will be accepted until both positions are filled.

Note: We also have a Botany Assistant job available, also posted at the Quantum Recruiters website. Please indicate on your application materials if you are interested in being considered for both jobs. The Botany Assistant job announcement lists supplemental questions that must be answered to be considered for that position.

For other questions, contact Diane Steeck, at dsteeck@eugene-or.gov.