ob Title: Field Assistant - Wildfire and Sagebrush-steppe vegetation Location: Richland, WA (Arid Lands Ecology Reserve)
Company: University of Washington, School of Forest Resources Final Application Filing Date: 12th March 2010 Job Description: A field crew position is available as part of the multi-agency fi...@ale project evaluating the effects of multiple wildfires on sagebrush-steppe in eastern Washington. The 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 10 consecutive days); housing and food will be provided while in the field. The position is best suited to a mature, upper- level undergraduate or recent graduate who is considering advanced study or professional work in plant ecology or range management. Qualifications: Previous experience in standard vegetation sampling techniques, familiarity with basic surveying tools; coursework or experience in range ecology, fire ecology, or a related field; Good physical condition, and able to work long hours in variable weather; Washington state drivers license and experience driving off-road; Neat and legible handwriting Able to work and live cooperatively with others; Familiarity with the flora of sagebrush-steppe systems is desirable. See the attached pdf for more information and how to apply visit http://depts.washington.edu/firesale/UW_firesale_field_tech_100222.pdf
