Riparian Plant Ecologist Field Tech., Moab, UT DUTIES: Canyonlands Natural History Association and the Northern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring Network are seeking applicants for a riparian plant ecologist position based in Moab, Utah. The incumbent will be part of a two-person field team assigned to sample riparian vegetation and stream-reach characteristics at sites located in National Park Service (NPS) units in the Colorado Plateau region (AZ, NM, UT). Major duties include: locate and establish monitoring plots in NPS units at specified geographic coordinates; characterize sampling locations on the basis of stream-reach characteristics and geomorphic setting; carefully follow established protocols for quantitatively sampling the composition and structure of riparian plant communities, and enter observations into a database.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: Ability to identify riparian plant species is essential. Practical knowledge of common methods for sampling and describing vegetation composition and structure is desirable. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Good physical condition and an ability to work in remote locations are essential. This position will require hiking over moderate to rough terrain, and camping in remote locations. The duration of employment is immediate to 3 November 2006. Compensation is $13.58/hr plus per diem when working away from the Moab area. Work hours each week will vary depending on the study area and weather, and may include four, 10-hr days. Use of personal vehicle is required to travel to study sties. Personal vehicle mileage is reimbursed at $0.44 /mile. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references to: Steven Garman, P.O. Box 848, Moab, UT. 84532 - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email submission of materials is preferred.
