COLORADO NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM Position Announcement TITLE: Wetland Ecology Field Technicians / Lead Technicians NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 8 (temporary) WORK LOCATIONS: Statewide Colorado PAY RATE: $2000 - $2800/month DURATION: Variable by position, 2-8 months (approx. April–December 2010)
The Colorado Natural Heritage Program seeks experienced field technicians for summer field projects assessing the condition of wetlands throughout Colorado. All projects require field botany or ecology skills. Knowledge of plant taxonomy and species identification required. Experience in wetland ecology and identifying Colorado flora preferred. Lead Technicians (2) will aid the Principal Investigator with pre-field season logistics and planning, such as securing permission to access survey sites on private land, preparing field maps in ArcGIS 9.3, preparing field supplies, etc. Additional field technicians (6) will be responsible for collecting data in wetlands as part of three separate projects in the Rio Grande National Forest, North Platte River Basin, and locations in Colorado and Utah. Data will be collected using both rapid assessment protocols and more in-depth vegetation surveys. Fieldwork will involve extensive collection of vegetation, soil, and environmental data, and detailed completion of field survey forms. Full job description and application information may be viewed at www.cnhp.colostate.edu/employment.asp. Position(s) will remain open and will be filled as suitable applicants are found. Please indicate which position(s) interest you. Applicants for the Project Lead Positions are encouraged to apply early. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 31, 2010. Applications will be accepted for future consideration through December 31, 2010. Submit resume, cover letter, and 3 references (with phone numbers), online at the following address: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employment-opportunities.html. Joanna Lemly, Wetland Ecologist Colorado Natural Heritage Program Colorado State University 254 General Services Building 1474 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1474 phone: (970) 491-2127 fax: (970) 491-3349 email: [email protected] website: www.cnhp.colostate.edu
