Two field crew positions are available as part of a multi-agency project evaluating the effects of multiple wildfires on sagebrush steppe in eastern Washington. This project is a collaboration between the University of Washington, The Nature Conservancy, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Fieldwork will take place in and around the Arid Lands Ecology Reserve (Hanford Reach National Monument, WA). Crews will be in the field for extended periods (up to 8 consecutive days); housing will be provided while in the field. These positions are best suited to mature, upper- level undergraduates or recent graduates who are considering advanced study or professional work in plant ecology or range management. Specific duties include: Relocate permanent vegetation monitoring plots and photopoints Collect vegetation cover data using established methodologies Input data into database and perform quality assurance Qualifications: Previous experience in standard vegetation sampling techniques, Familiarity with basic surveying tools (compass, clinometer, GPS unit), Coursework or experience in range ecology, fire ecology, or similar Good physical condition, and able to work long hours in variable weather Able to drive a vehicle on and off road Detail-oriented Legible handwriting Able to work and live cooperatively with others Familiarity with the flora of eastern Washington is desirable Salary: $12-14/hour, depending upon experience and qualifications Duration: April 1 through June 30, 2009 Review of applications will begin March 30, 2009 and continue until positions are filled. To apply, send the following materials to the address below: a one-page cover letter describing interests, qualifications, specific dates of availability, and names and phone numbers of two references knowledgeable about your work ethic and experience a typewritten resume copies of college transcripts or professional work products For more information, please contact either: Matt Davies, Research Associate, College of Forest Resources, University of Washington, Box 354115, Seattle, WA 98195-4115 ([email protected], Phone: 206- 897-1485) Jon Bakker, Assistant Professor, College of Forest Resources, University of Washington, Box 354115, Seattle, WA 98195-4115 ([email protected], Phone: 206-221-3864)
