The MIssouri Department of Conservation is hiring 2 summer field botany technicians to conduct vegetation and soft mast monitoring for the long- term MOFEP study (Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project). Duties will include learning to identify 400+ plants to species, locating permanent plots and sampling ground vegetaion, measuring coverage, counting and weighing soft mast fruits, measuring canopy coverage. This position is a great opportunity to hone your botany skills, learn about forest ecology, and to interact with professionals in the field. MOFEP is a long-term experiment designed to evaluate the impacts of forest management practices on a wide range of biotic and abiotic ecosystem components. For information about the MOFEP study, go to http://mofep.mdc.mo.gov/
Positions are temporary, full-time, and will be based in Ellington, MO 63638 from May 21 August 24, 2007. Housing is provided. Pay rate is $9.32/hr. Preferred applicants will have the following qualifications: 1) completed course work in plant taxonomy, field botany and/or dendrology, 2) ability and desire to quickly learn 400+ plant species, 3) ability and desire to work long hours in rigorous terrain and harsh weather conditions, 4) ability to navigate with map and compass, 5) a valid driver's license, and 6) experience operating 4x4 vehicles. Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2007. Please send electronic or paper resume and references to: Susan Farrington 551 Joe Jones Blvd. West Plains MO 65775 [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone (417) 255-9561 Ext. 307, fax (417) 256-0429
