Specific duties include large-scale habitat patch mapping and detailed vegetation monitoring using line transects. Patch mapping focuses on qualitative measurements of vegetation including species composition, condition, levels of herbivory and successional stage. Transect-level data includes detailed metrics such as species composition, age class and hedging class. Field time will focus primarily on riparian and upland shrub communities with some additional work in aspen stands. Experience with plant identification, navigation, GPS/GIS, data entry, data management and management recommendations preferred. Applicants should possess a BS in Botany, Range Science or related field and be in excellent physical condition. The position requires extensive hiking in rugged terrain. Technicians will be supervised by a CRC Ecologist based in Jackson, Wyoming and will be expected to work independently and as part of a field crew for much of the time. Position runs May 26 – October 9. Please see website http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=employment for full job description.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references before April 8, 2009 to Megan Smith email: [email protected] ; phone: (307) 734-3786
