Ecologgers, Below is a job posting for summer wetland monitoring positions with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Please forward this to anyone who may be interested.
Wetland Monitoring Summer Employees (3) Needed: late -May August 2006 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Watershed Monitoring and Assessment Section is looking for three summer wetland monitoring assistants. Assistants will work with wetland monitoring biologists to identify, measure, collect, and record various types of biological, chemical and physical data from wetlands located in north central Iowa. The objectives of this project are to assess the ecological condition of wetlands related to statewide initiatives to improve water quality. Duties will include the following related activities: Assist with rapid site evaluations of wetlands in north central Iowa Assist with field sampling methods and the collection/processing of water, sediment and biological samples Must be willing to use, or learn to use, all equipment related to field sampling work including: 4WD trucks, operation of an ATV and handling its associated trailer, canoe, multi-parameter sampling probes, fish nets and any other related hand tools GIS map interpretation, and landowner contacts related to gaining permission to access wetlands on private land. Applicants must be willing to work long hours in the field under all types of weather conditions, deal with moderate physical work carrying sampling equipment while walking through marshy areas, and have a good understanding of basic wetland ecology and outdoor skills. After initial training, assistants will work in teams to obtain landowner permission and sample wetlands. Sampling during the week will require overnight stays in north central Iowa and extensive travel throughout the sampling region most of the summer. Pay will be: a stipend of $1500/ month. Housing will be provided. Must be willing to work as a team and live in a shared field house. Employees will gain valuable work experience in the following ways: 1) practice field identification skills with numerous wetland (and upland) wildlife, plant, fish and invertebrate species, 2) methods and techniques related to wetland sampling 3) and valuable experience using sampling equipment, map interpretation in a rural landscape, and general communication with the public. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY APRIL 3, 2006 To apply, please send a cover letter and resume including the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references electronically or by regular postal mail to: Vince Evelsizer Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources 109 Trowbridge Hall Iowa City, IA 52242-1319 or by email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] for questions call: (319) 335 - 1574
