*Do you like fish? How about frogs? Spending time in the field? Camping? Hiking? *Are you an undergraduate who will be enrolled with at least half a load next fall? *Have you procrastinated searching for your summer job, only to find all the really good positions have already been taken?
If you answered "Yes" to all the above questions, then the fisheries (or "aquatics" theres more than fish to this job) technician position available from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in northeast Nevada is the one for you. Wait a moment...fish and frogs in the desert? Yes, fish and frogs in the desert...but northeast Nevada is more than just sage. Based out of Elko in northeast Nevada, the four Districts which comprise the Northeast Zone of the Humboldt-Toiyabe NF include, yes, sagebrush, but also mountains more than 11,000 feet high, mountain mahogany, pinyon pine and juniper, aspen, willow, and other interesting ecosystems. There are several Wilderness areas within a couple of hours by vehicle, one of which is less than an hour away. In addition to fish and amphibians (up in the mountains in the wet bits), expect to see deer, elk, pronghorn, coyote, beaver, sage grouse, and raptors; and, if you are lucky, maybe even mountain lion, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat. Position Description: The successful applicant will be a member of an aquatics crew. Duties will include fish habitat surveys and amphibian surveys (habitat and animals). Additionally, crew will assist the Fish Biologist in an on-going monitoring project for Columbia spotted frog, a Candidate species. Most of the time will be spent in the field, which will include both day trips and camping (up to 4 nights). There may be an opportunity for surveys in a Wilderness area, which will necessitate hiking and camping. Some time will be spent indoors entering gathered data and performing other light office duties (but, hopefully, not too much). The work week is generally 10 hours a day/4 days a week, but may be altered. Activities will be in remote areas and may require travel over difficult, rugged terrain. A degree of physical fitness is required. The applicant must have a valid drivers license and can use a manual transmission vehicle. Also required is enthusiasm, attention to detail, desire to work outdoors, ability to play well with others, and a degree of independence. Desired Qualifications: All your training will be provided, along with equipment (including camping/hiking gear), necessary for a successful summer. No prior experience necessary. However, if you insist on being an overachiever, desirable qualifications may include: *Field survey experience *Camping or hiking experience, with backcountry navigation a plus *Familiarity with GIS equipment (Trimble - GeoExplorer3 and GeoXT) *Familiarity with various computer programs: Excel, Word, ArcView or ArcGIS Compensation: So, what will you get paid? That is the always the big question. Depending upon experience and education, the position to be hired may be a GS-3/4/5. In real terms, expect to be paid between $11.01 to $13.83 per hour. Housing: Government housing in a small bunkhouse is available. Work Dates: Start - May 29 End Late August (negotiable often school dependent) ************ Interested? Please contact the following person for additional information. Or, if you are ready to take the plunge (the sooner the better!), email a statement of interest, along with a resume (or OF-612) and three references to - Contact: Maija Meneks NE Zone Fish Biologist (Elko, NV) Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Phone: 775-778-6139 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
