Seasonal Positions on the Wayne National Forest (Ironton District, southern Ohio)
The Ironton District of the Wayne National Forest in Southern Ohio is hiring two GS-3/4 Biological Science Aids/Technicians (1 plants/restoration, 1 wildlife) for the summer of 2008. Wildlife technician duties will include, bird point counts (30%), wildlife habitat and aquatic condition surveys (60%), and assistance with the botany program as needed (NNIS surveys, NNIS control, seed collecting, native plant propogation) and other duties as needed (10%). Ability to identify eastern birds by sight and sound required. GIS and plant skills desired. Plant technician duties include NNIS control (50%), NNIS surveys (25%), native plant work planting (15%, seed collecting, pollinator gardens), wildlife surveys (5%) and other duties as needed (5%). Ability to identify eastern North American flora required (invasive species and Southern Ohio native species identification skills desired). GIS and wildlife skills desired. Must be willing to work alone in remote forest locations or with others in a team setting. Work may require travel between the three different units of the Wayne National Forest, and up to 2 weeks/month of overnight travel. Housing may be available. As soon as possible, send your resume, references and relevant course work to Kari Kirschbaum ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) if you are interested in the wildlife position or Chad Kirschbaum ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) if you are interested in the botany position. The Ironton District of the Wayne National Forest is located in the foothills of Appalachians and has a large diversity of plant and animal communities, including many threatened and endangered species. We are located near the Ohio River and only a few hours drive from The Boone National Forest (KY), Monaghelia National Forest (WV), and the New River Gorge(WV). Nearby urban communities include Ironton, OH, Ashland, KY and Huntinton, WV. We are 2.5 hours from Columbus and Cinncinati, Ohio, 2 hours from Charleston, WV and 3 hours from Lexington, KY.
