National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc.
Job Description

Position:          Wildlife Biologist I – Grizzly Bear (1 position)

Reports to:      Sr. Research Scientist – Western Forest Wildlife Ecologist

Work Week:    40 hours per week
Revised:          March 23, 2026

Duty Station:   Corvallis, Oregon; limited field work will occur in NW Montana

Duration:         1.5–2 months, approximately May 18 – June 30, 2026

Salary:             $19.00-$22.50/hour; commensurate with experience

This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime.

Benefits:          Position not eligible for benefits, except for NCASI designated holidays; housing provided (FS barracks near Kalispell, MT)

Safety:            The following job posting is for a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death and is therefore exempt from Washington’s new marijuana testing law RCW 49.44.240, and pre-employment marijuana testing is required.

Key Words:     Grizzly bear habitat, remote cameras, logging roads, NW Montana

The field technician will be assisting with a research study investigating effects of timber harvest and roads on grizzly bear habitat use. Field work will take place in northwestern Montana, near Kalispell, MT (housing provided-Forest Service barracks). The job will involve physically demanding work in challenging conditions (heat, cold, rain, sun, snow, steep slopes, loose rock, logging slash, stinging insects, hazardous plants, etc.), carrying heavy loads, potentially working long days including some weekends, driving on logging roads, and navigating through difficult forest terrain. Primary duties will consist of setting remote cameras on or near roads and in roadless areas. Additional duties may be assigned by Supervisor. Team members will be required to have navigation skills such that they can safely navigate to specific locations by vehicle and on foot. The technician must be able to work as part of a team and be comfortable working and hiking in grizzly bear habitat. The position is anticipated to start on May 18 and last until June 30, with potential for additional work in mid-September dependent upon workload and technician availability.

Essential Job Functions:

Use map, compass, and GPS to navigate to remote locations. Gather data following specific protocols, enter in ESRI Field Maps and/or Excel. Position will require working outdoors in inclement weather, occasionally in recently harvested forest stands. Must be able to get to and work from several remote locations, drive forest roads, read maps, navigate through a forested landscape, and relate well with the public. Willingness to work as part of a team in grizzly bear habitat where there is potential for encounters with dangerous wildlife. Willingness to carry bear spray and follow appropriate safety procedures. Ability to drive safely on forest and logging roads, including on roads with logging traffic and/or active logging operations. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others toward meeting the goals of the National Council of Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI). Develop a familiarity with NCASI’s mission, policies, practices, and procedures. Become acquainted with the environmental issues of the forest products industry. Read, absorb, process, and communicate complex information. Assist the supervisor in responding to technical queries by NCASI clients and others in a competent and timely manner.  Possess ability to positively carry-out associated field work that may involve exposure to inclement conditions and a necessity to hike carrying equipment (20 pounds or more) over rough terrain (for 2 miles or more).Additional Responsibilities and Requirements:

Undertake additional activities assigned by Supervisor. Follow all safety protocols. Pass mandatory pre-employment drug test. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1.    Senior standing as an undergraduate (>3 years college education and >2 seasons prior field work) or a degree in a biological sciences discipline or related environmental field.

2.    Prior experience and proficiency in using GPS device and compass to navigate to remote locations.

3.    Must have driving record which can be approved by Federal Agencies to drive government vehicles.

4.    Basic data entry experience (e.g., Microsoft Excel).

Additional Desired Qualifications:

1.    Prior experience conducting fieldwork and managing data in remote settings.

2.    Experience setting, evaluating, troubleshooting, and cataloging remote camera stations and their data. Experience checking camera sites to ensure continued operation and collect field data. Attention to detail to ensure cameras are operational upon setting.

To Apply:  Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses in one combined file to: Laurie Clark, NCASI, 8769 Hwy 42, Tenmile, OR 97481, preferably delivered electronically to: lclark@ncasi.org.  Note “Wildlife Biologist I – Grizzly Bear” in the subject line. Applicant review will occur in April 2026 and continue until the position is filled. NCASI is an equal opportunity employer.