Employer: US Geological Survey (USGS)
Location: Henderson, NV
Description:
The US Geological Survey is currently seeking interested botanists
and plant scientists to serve as field researchers in the Mojave
Desert (4 positions). USGS is a non-policy based research branch of
the federal government that is looking for qualified candidates who
crave working outside daily, have a passion for plant identification
and vegetation studies, and would enjoy the challenges of working
with the unique flora of the desert. While experience with the flora
of the Mojave is preferred, a meticulous attention to detailed data
collection and the ability to efficiently and effectively use a
taxonomic key are more significant factors. We are looking for
candidates who want an opportunity to work with a dedicated team of
researchers conducting innovative research in a harsh but stunning environment.
Incumbents will assist in conducting field studies and surveys to
collect vegetation data and/or specimens to support scientific
studies. The use of global positioning systems (GPS units),
computers, personal data assistant (PDA's), digital cameras, on- and
off-road vehicles are a daily part of the job. While the headquarters
are based in Henderson, NV, employees will be located at our field
station in Barstow, CA, during the week, as well as other sites
within the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. The incumbents will assist in
data collection (conducting measurement data collection, vegetation
sampling), data management, maintenance of field, laboratory and
computer equipment, and occasional library research, as well as
organize field and laboratory data to ensure adequate quality control
of data collected. Incumbents will spend a portion of their time
working at the Ft Irwin National Training Center, although they may
be assigned to a variety of ongoing projects.
This is a full-time temporary 180-day position.
Qualifications:
9 months specialized experience in a field survey party, or 3 years
sub professional experience, or 3 years college study related to
botanical or biological sciences (equivalent 90 semester/135 quarter
hours) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience. Previous
experience with field vegetation sampling is preferred.
Salary: $31,315 yearly, $15.00 hourly actual salary based on hours worked
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Search Biological Science Technician, zipcode 89074.
Deadline: 12/24/2010
*Please list announcement number WERC 73-11-02 on your resume*
*Please list on your resume the number of hours you worked a week at
each position*
*Please submit college transcripts with resume*
