Hello All,
Please distribute the job ad below to any one you think might be interested in working on a fantastic long-term conservation monitoring program being launched by the National Park Service. Thanks, Chris Caudill Interested in Freshwater Conservation in Desert Ecosystems? We are seeking a motivated individual to assist in the development and initial implementation of long-term monitoring protocols for freshwater resources in six National Park units in the southwestern US (the NPS Mojave Desert Network of parks: Death Valley NP, Joshua Tree NP, Great Basin NP, Lake Mead NRA, Mojave NP, and Parashant NM). Aquatic resources in the region are biologically rich and are of high conservation priority because of rapid development in the region. Further information on the NPS I&M program is available at http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/monitor/index.cfm Job duties will include: Drafting and editing monitoring protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for groundwater and spring resources, data mining, synthesis and analysis of existing groundwater, discharge and other data sources, and assisting with database development. Field work will include initial implementation of sampling protocols including monitoring of spring, stream, and groundwater dynamics and water chemistry, subalpine lake monitoring, macroinvertebrate sampling in springs and lakes. Opportunities for contributing to the development of riparian monitoring protocols exist. Familiarity data analysis, basic statistics, field data loggers and data sondes, water chemistry and macroinvertebrate sampling, and desert ecology desired but not required. Applicants should be self motivated, in good health, capable of rigorous outdoor activity in extreme conditions, have the ability to work collaboratively with NPS staff, and prepared to frequently travel among park units. The new hire will be an employee of the University of Idaho and will be duty stationed in the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Program offices in Boulder City, Nevada near Lake Mead. The successful applicant will be supervised on a daily basis and work closely with NPS I&M staff in Boulder City and network parks. The expected starting date is flexible, but should be around 1 October 2008. The current position is funded for approximately 1 year, with the potential for continuation. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Applicants should be college graduates with an MS in aquatic ecology, hydrology, or similar. Applicants with a BS and extensive experience will be considered. Review of applications will begin 7 November. For questions or more information about the position, contact Chris Caudill ([EMAIL PROTECTED], 208-885-7614). Apply online at: https://www.sites.uidaho.edu/AppTrack/Agency/Applicant/ViewAnnouncement. asp?announcement_no=23091001561 The University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Christopher C. Caudill Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources College of Natural Resources University of Idaho Moscow, ID 83844-1136 208-885-7614 (voice) 208-885-9080 (fax) http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/UIFERL/Christopher_C._Caudill.htm <http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/UIFERL/Christopher_C._Caudill.htm>
