Description: The Great Basin Institute is working cooperatively with the Bureau of Land Management Winnemucca District Office to implement route designations identified in the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area Resource Management Plan (RMP). The RMP identified open and closed routes, including seasonal closures. Project implementation will predominately include installation of 350+ signs; however, route decommissioning and barrier installation are also required. Closed routes will be decommissioned using hand tools to scatter natural materials (rocks and brush) and may also be seeded to assist in recovery. Steel bollard and cable barriers will be constructed to prevent vehicle trespass in areas where native barriers are not feasible. Implementing seasonal closures includes placement of signs, improvement of existing fences and gates, and installation of new gates. Great Basin Institute is hiring a crew of up to three Recreation Technicians to work with an assigned GBI Project Lead. The crew will be based out of Reno, NV and typically work a four 10-hour day schedule with three days off. Primitive and developed field camping will be required. Funding for this project was received as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Compensation: o Rate of Pay: $12.00/hour o Per diem for days spent field camping Timeline: o March 29, 2010 June 30, 2010 o Full time, 40 hours per week o Overtime and weekend work may be required occasionally Location: The team will be based out of GBIs headquarters in Reno, NV. However, project work will occur within the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails NCA, the entrance of which is located roughly 2.5 hours north of Reno near the town of Gerlach, NV. Weather conditions and temperatures can be highly variable and change rapidly. Qualifications: o Experience following established field protocols; o Ability to safely and effectively utilize field tools such as shovel, post pounders or rock bars; o Ability to work productively as part of a team; o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, traverse uneven terrain, carry up to 25 pounds for up to 10 hours/day, and hike cross-country for extended distances (8-10 miles); o Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass; and o Possess clean, valid, state-issued drivers license with knowledge of or ability to learn how to safely operate a 4WD pickup truck on- and off-road. For a complete position description please visit our website at www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. How to Apply: Applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden, Great Basin Institute HR Coordinator, at [email protected]. Please include where you found this position posted.
