General Statement of Duties
WETLAND FIELD ASSISTANT - Seasonal Position
Wetland Mitigation Bank
2 positions available
Application review: First round of applicant review - Monday, March 16, 2026
Pay rate: $18.50 - $20.00/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.
Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following
Statement of Duties
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.
Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job will be considered. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences.
We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
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, contractors, 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 identify several common native and non-native plant species, following early-season City training.
- 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 including physical and drug screening excluding THC.
SKILLS DESIRED:
- Familiarity with Willamette Valley prairie habitats and basic concepts of invasive species management.
- 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.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply: Please submit an email with an attached cover letter and resume that describe your qualifications and availability to: dsteeck@eugene-or.gov. Please make the subject line of your email "JOB-WETLAND-XX, with the XX replaced with your last name.
First round of applicant review starts March 16th at 8 AM, so submit your application materials before then for first consideration; however, applications will be accepted until both positions are filled.
For other questions, contact Diane Steeck, at dsteeck@eugene-or.gov.
Salary And Benefits
Temporary employees/volunteers serve at will. Temporary employees/volunteers do not receive benefits through the City of Eugene unless required by City, State or Federal code/statute.
