We currently have several positions available for people interested in invasive species mapping, early detection, and rapid response: Seasonal GS-05/06 Invasive Plant Technician based at Point Reyes. Six-month position running the Weed Watcher program at Point Reyes. Some travel to Pinnacles and Golden Gate, as well as assisting with long-term vegetation monitoring plots. Strong botanical skills preferred, and knowledge of mapping (especially using handheld devices). Job closes 2/6/09 (see link). http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=78686667&AVSDM=2009%2D01%2D16+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&q=pore&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=0&SUBMIT1.y=0
Invasive Plant Response Team Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay Area, California ) will be hiring two interns to assist with invasive plant removal and early detection mapping. If you are excited to take on challenging fieldwork, be responsible for important invasive species control work, learn GPS and mapping techniques, and work in two spectacular national parks, please contact us. Prior mapping or plant removal experience is welcomed but not necessary, as long as you have the ability to learn new skills and work hard. Interns must be willing and able to work full field days in difficult field conditions, sometimes as a team without additional staff. Please don’t apply if you have any hesitation about working in dense poison-oak several days a week. We will provide personal protective equipment. Remote sites, steep terrain, dense vegetation, and cold, wet, or hot weather are part of the job, as is the chance to work with several park managers, interns, and dedicated volunteers. Shared park housing and $125/week meal reimbursement will be provided. Housing will be at Point Reyes until late April or early May and at Golden Gate for the reminder of the internship. Interns may need to commute between the parks in a personal vehicle (mileage costs will be reimbursed). To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, and three references to Andrea Williams, 1063 Fort Cronkhite , Sausalito CA 94965 by February 9, 2009 . Interviews will be conducted in February and internships will start in mid-March (ending in mid-July or August, depending on final costs). You will need to be fingerprinted and pass a government background investigation. A valid driver’s license is required. Contact: Andrea Williams 415-331-0639 [email protected] for questions regarding early detection mapping and/or to send a resume Maria Alvarez 415-331-0732 [email protected] for questions regarding Golden Gate invasive plant program Ellen Hamingson 415-464-5196 [email protected] for questions regarding Point Reyes invasive plant program We look forward to hearing from you! For more information about the parks, visit: www.nps.gov/goga and www.nps.gov/pore Finally, we will be starting our Weed Watcher programs again at the parks in March. Volunteers learn to identify plants, use GPS units to map them, and hike the trails of our Bay Area National Parks! For more about the program, please visit http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/sfan/vital_signs/Invasives/weed_watchers.cfm Thanks, Andrea Williams Natural Resource Specialist Inventory & Monitoring San Francisco Area Network Fort Cronkhite Building 1063 Sausalito, CA 94965 (415) 331-0639 (415) 331-5530 fax damp red-shoulder'd hawk swivels his fiery gaze flashing red, black, white
