DESCRIPTION: One (1) field crew supervisor and one (1) field crew position will be hired to assist a University of Montana graduate student with data collection. The project’s objective is to assess the response of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir to drought and climate variability across different habitat types and growing conditions. The crew will spend approximately three months working across all corners of the Colville National Forest in northeast WA to locate sites and collect data. Camping will sometimes be required to access the most remote sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties will involve coring trees and measuring various stand and tree attributes. Locating study sites will be an important and challenging component of these positions and will require the use of topographic maps, GPS, 4WD and off-trail hiking. QUALIFICATIONS: These positions will be hired as USFS employees through the STEP program. Candidates must be students that plan on returning to a college or university degree program following the field season. These positions are best suited to upper-level undergraduates or graduate students who are giving serious consideration to advanced study or professional work in forest ecology or silviculture. Candidates must be in good physical condition and capable of working long days in the field under hot, rugged and sometimes remote conditions. Most importantly, I seek individuals who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, have legible handwriting, and can work and live cooperatively with others. Valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required. SALARY: $13.18 to $16.44/hr DOE. Housing will be available. DURATION/SCHEDULE: Positions will be based out of the Sullivan Lake Ranger District, ~20 miles from the Canadian border. Anticipated start and end dates are 8 June to 28 August 2009. The work schedule will most likely be four 10 hour days with three days off each week. CLOSING DATE: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until 10 April 2008. APPLICATION MATERIALS: 1) Cover letter that includes information about your interests and qualifications; dates of availability; and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references - including your most recent employer; 2) Resume; 3) Academic Transcripts. TO APPLY: Attach application materials (preferably as a single Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF file) using the following naming format: “lastname_firstname_09App”. Email complete application with subject line “2009 Field Work Application” to: [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gunnar Carnwath, PhD candidate University of Montana Email: [email protected] Phone: 509-675-1540
