Description: The Great Basin Institute is working cooperatively with the Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office to implement a wide array of arid lands restoration projects throughout the Mojave Desert ecoregion. As such, GBI will hire an Arid Lands Restoration Specialist to schedule, manage, implement, coordinate and report on restoration projects. Restoration projects are often implemented in conjunction with Nevada Conservation Corps crews and other GBI Research Associates. Specific restoration activities include illegal road decommissioning, post-fire rehab seeding and planting, and desert clean-ups. Particular attention will be placed on native plant management activities including assistance with native plant species production and determination of species for cultivation, and development and implementation of a native plant seed collection plan, including source material documentation, locations, map(s), and amount required from collection sites. The Research Associate will gain experience, knowledge and skills involving land use issues related to restoration and renewable resources, as well collecting, analyzing and reporting data on the success of restoration projects. The associate will also gain expertise in the Mojave Desert ecosystem and knowledge of automated systems for project tracking and review.
Compensation: o Rate of Pay: $18.59/hour o Health/Dental benefits o Paid Personal Leave Timeline: o 6-month contract with potential for extension pending funding and performance review o Start Date: August 23,2010 o Full time, 40 hours per week o Overtime and weekend work may be required occasionally Location: o Las Vegas, NV Qualifications: o Bachelors degree with coursework and field experience related to biology, restoration ecology, botany, environmental studies/science, wilderness management or related field; o Experience with project management or leading/managing field crews, desired; o Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; o Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and navigation; o Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass; o Experience using ArcGIS software; o Knowledge of and/or experience working with Mojave desert flora and fauna, desirable; o Willingness and ability to work in harsh, ever-changing desert conditions and camp in remote, undeveloped locations, occasionally; o Willingness to work different schedules, including weekends on occasion; and o Valid, state-issued drivers license and familiarity driving 4WD vehicles on- and off-road. How to Apply: Applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden, Great Basin Institute Recruitment Specialist at [email protected].
