Job Summary
AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for a natural resource specialist to join our growing natural resources team. The focus of this position is to support natural resource services for the company’s dynamic public and private projects, working with the natural resources team and AKS project managers. This is a full-time hourly position reporting to the senior biologist and located in our office in Tualatin, Oregon.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in wetland science and management, forest ecology, environmental science/biology, botany, natural resources, or similar related science.
- Experience conducting wetland delineations using the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region.
- Experience preparing Wetland Delineation Reports in accordance with Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) standards.
- Pacific Northwest plant identification skills.
- Experience using handheld Trimble GPS units.
- GIS or AutoCAD skills a plus.
- Exceptional technical writing skills.
- Experience with applicable software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, etc.).
- Ability to work in a team environment or independently, manage multiple priorities, and work efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work long hours in the field and be able to travel, including overnight on occasions, if necessary, in AKS-provided vehicles and accommodations.
- Take personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines.
Job Functions & Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities will include:
- Conduct field wetland delineations, ordinary high water (OHW) delineations, riparian habitat assessments, mitigation monitoring, and other similar field data collection throughout Oregon.
- Gather online background maps to facilitate with fieldwork.
- Prepare DSL Wetland Delineation Reports.
- Prepare Natural Resource Assessment reports for local jurisdiction compliance.
- Develop and maintain effective positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, permitting agency staff, and other project team members.
Company Overview
AKS Engineering & Forestry is a locally owned multidiscipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With seven offices and over 28 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients, providing a unique and diverse combination of services.
- Civil Engineering - Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying
- Land Use Planning - Landscape Architecture
- Forestry/Forest Engineering - Arboriculture
- Natural Resources - Water Resources
- Construction Support Services - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Culture
AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on team-building adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.
We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow projects from conception through construction. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.
Benefits
AKS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, immediately vested 401(k) matching, and additional benefits and special perks, including:
- Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training.
- Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, and all staff and team events.
- Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company.
- Weekly lunches with dining area set up to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together.
- Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off.
Visit our website for more information on the work we do and all that AKS offers.
AKS Engineering and Forestry does not work with third-party recruiters or agencies. Candidates should be warned that third-party recruiters may misrepresent themselves as working on behalf of AKS. Candidates should only communicate directly with AKS employees.
Third-party recruiters and agencies should not contact AKS Engineering and Forestry employees directly. Any resumes sent from third-party recruiters or agencies to an AKS employee or submitted through the AKS website are considered unsolicited and the property of AKS. AKS will not pay a placement fee unless the recruiter or agency has a signed contract with AKS before submitting a candidate for consideration.
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What We Do
AKS is a consulting engineering firm that provides civil engineering and additional complementary services. With offices focused in Oregon and SW Washington. We work on a wide range of projects from public infrastructure to private development of subdivisions, commercial sites, industrial, education, medical facilities, and more. We value talent and initiative, and we put these qualities to work for our clients in an environment that cultivates professional growth and strong connections to the communities where we live and work.
We are always looking for good people to join our team. Check out our website to get a feel of who we are, what we do, and the possibilities that await you!
