TITLE: Seasonal Field Botanist (3 positions)
SUPERVISOR: Vegetation Ecologist
LOCATION: Fort Hood, Texas
STARTING/ENDING DATES: May 5 June 20, 2008
SALARY: $540/week
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 29 (positions will be filled as
applications arrive)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Seasonal Field Botanist will work in a team with two other Seasonal
Field Botanists to survey golden-cheeked warbler habitat for oak wilt.
Previous experience identifying oak wilt is not required, but will be an
advantage. This is a seasonal position from May 5 June 20, 2008.
Duties will include
Identifying trees with oak wilt in golden-cheeked warbler habitat in
sometimes remote areas of the Fort Hood Military Reservation
Recording locations of infected trees with GPS units
Data entry and verification
Preparation of equipment for field work
Four additional seasonal botanist positions (position announcement to
follow), working on a variety of other vegetation studies, will be
available from June 23 October 3, 2008. Applicants who are interested
in and available for the extended season are encouraged to note that in
their cover letters. Positions will be filled as applications arrive.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Range Management, Forestry
or related field and 1 year related experience, or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
Experience collecting biological field data and keeping accurate,
detailed field records.
Ability to work well as a member of team.
Proficiency in using GPS units and reading maps.
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software.
Familiar with the operation of 4WD, standard transmission vehicles.
Field sites are located in rugged, remote terrain. Applicants must be at
least 18 years old and have a good driving record to comply with
Conservancy automobile safety policies.
Good physical condition. Applicants must be willing to endure harsh
field conditions, including high temperatures, long and unusual hours,
variable work days, and exposure to poisonous plants, snakes, and insects.
CONTACT:Charlotte Reemts
Vegetation Ecologist
The Nature Conservancy
P.O. Box 5190
Fort Hood, TX 76544
Fax: (254) 288-5039
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three
references to the above address. Electronic applications will be accepted.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
