The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is a non-profit organization composed of public, private, and non-profit partners dedicated to the restoration of the Great Basin ecosystems through collaborative teamwork. The Watershed Assessment Project will facilitate the Coalition’s efforts in assessing the health of watersheds in Eastern Nevada.
DUTIES: Field crew members will be responsible for collecting vegetation data in semi-desert and Mojave desert ecosystems. The data will be collected with PDA’s from randomly located sampling plots using variety of vegetation monitoring techniques. Crew members will also be responsible for the collection of unknown plant specimens for future identification. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Strong applicants will either be currently enrolled in or graduated from a program in natural resources or a related field. Experience in taxonomic keys and field botany is essential. A working knowledge of the flora of the Great Basin desert is preferred but not required. Applicants must be experienced with 4WD, GPS, backcountry navigation, and a clean driving record for the past 3 years. Backcountry camping will be required for certain study areas. CONDITIONS: Candidates must be able and willing to hike long distances carrying a 30-lb pack over rugged terrain and work long hours in extreme conditions, including rain and 100+ F° heat, in remote areas. Crew members will be required to provide their own housing and personal field gear. SALARY: $14-16/hour, depending on experience (plus per diem when camping) DURATION: Positions will begin May 18, 2009, and last three months or longer, depending upon availability of work. LOCATION: The crews will be based out of the Coalition’s office in Ely, NV, and will be working in southern White Pine County, NV, and Lincoln County, NV. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2009 TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three (3) references (names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and relation to applicant) via e-mail to: Moira Ilg [email protected] Include ‘WA Field Crew Member’ in the subject line of the email. Phone interviews will be scheduled following the application deadline. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Moira Ilg at [email protected] or 775-289-7974 ext. 7#. All applicants must be citizens of the United States. Please note these positions are part of a separate project from our vegetation technician positions. For more information regarding our other positions, please visit our web site at www.envlc.org.
