JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Summer Ecology Field Technician Dates: May 10 through August 31, 2007 Location: Canyon de Chelly National Monument, AZ
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2007 The position advertised is for one (1) full-time field technician to assist a Colorado State University graduate student in data collection. The project is to analyze riparian plant community response to the removal of two invasive plant species. RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties include counting seeds, digging and maintaining ground water wells, conduct vegetation surveys (identifying plants, abundance, species composition and cover estimates) and collect soil and seed samples. After initial training, candidate should be prepared to effectively run the data collection of the seed and ground water aspects of this study on his/her own. Candidate will be working independently as well as with a team of 2-4 people. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess a four-year degree or currently be enrolled at a college or university pursuing a degree in ecology, natural resource management, environmental studies, range management, forestry, or other similar area. Candidates must be in good physical condition, capable of working long days in the field under hot, rugged conditions. Digging wells will be hard, manual labor. Ability to work under these conditions is essential. Candidates should be comfortable working independently in the backcountry. We may spend some nights camping in the field. Skills in the following areas are valuable: working well in an isolated team setting, wilderness safety and first aid training, and experience with backcountry travel. Experience with relevant fieldwork and plant identification skills are desirable, but not necessary. A valid drivers license and a safe driving record are required. SALARY: $375/week plus housing at Canyon de Chelly National Park Headquarters, AZ. APPLICATION PROCESS: Email a 1-2 page resume and cover letter, including three references with telephone numbers and email addresses, to the contact information below. CONTACT: Lindsay Reynolds, PhD Student Graduate Degree Program in Ecology Department of Forest, Rangeland, & Watershed Stewardship Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1472 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
