Natural Resources Specialist

Job Summary:
AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for a natural resources 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 resource team and AKS project managers. This is a full-time hourly position reporting to the Senior Biologist and located in our Keizer office.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in wetland, forest ecology, environmental science/biology, botany, 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 DSL standards.
• Pacific Northwest plant identification skills.
• Experience using hand-held 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, to manage multiple priorities, and to 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 accommodation.
• Take personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines.

Job Functions & Responsibilities: 

• Conduct field wetland delineations, ordinary high-water 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 multi-discipline 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 six offices and over 26 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 - GIS
Culture:
AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and 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 teambuilding adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.
We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow a project 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 401k matching, and additional benefits and special perks. Including:
Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training.

• Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, all staff, and team events.
• Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company.
• Regular lunches and staff events 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.