Tamarisk Coalition
Field Technician Position Opening
The Tamarisk Coalition (TC) is a non-profit
organization providing education and technical
assistance to restore riparian lands in the West.
Located in Grand Junction, Colorado, the
Coalition is seeking creative and self motivated
individual(s) to work in the dynamic field of riparian restoration.
Description: The candidate for this position will
work in conjunction with the TC staff and other
partners to monitor the tamarisk biological
control agent, the tamarisk leaf beetle
throughout the Colorado River Basin. More
information on this program is located at
www.tamariskcoalition.org/tamariskcoalition/BeetleMonitoring.html
The candidate may be assisting with TC
restoration planning and other projects.
Hours: Full-time, temporary (1 to 2 months),
hourly position, starting July 18 through August
31 or as field and data management needs require.
Wages and Benefits: $14.50/hour plus a health insurance stipend.
Responsibilities: Aspects of the job may include:
o Conducting and planning fieldwork with other TC
staff, often in remote locations Conduct
monitoring surveys via vehicle and raft (note:
schedule at this time is 6 weeks vehicle
monitoring with 2 days rafting and working some weekends).
Ability to adhere to data collection and monitoring protocols
Skills in vegetation identification and knowledge of common riparian species
o Utilize GIS/GPS functions in a field protocol and data management setting
o Data entry and management (familiar with Microsoft excel and ESRI Arc-View)
o Communication and coordination with natural
resource managers including providing and organizing public presentations
o Follow established safety and risk management protocols
o Practice Leave no Trace ethics
o Coordinating, editing or drafting technical papers
Qualifications/Experience: Applicant must have a
Bachelor degree, preferably in a biological
science, environmental science, or related field;
basic knowledge of riparian restoration
principles and practices; excellent verbal and
written communication skills; hike, backpack,
safe backcountry travel techniques (whitewater
rafting experience is not required but a
benefit); computer (Word, Excel, ESRI ArcGIS,
etc.); communication skills and ability to work
in a team environment is essential.
Special Job Requirements: Dependable car and
valid driver's license, registration, and
insurance for travel throughout Colorado, eastern
Utah, and other western states; ability to work a
flexible schedule, including evenings and
weekends as needed; ability to self motivate and
stay on task for long periods of time in tiring
conditions; ability to travel for extended
periods in remote areas (1 week or more);
Wilderness First Aid or Responder Certification required prior to start date.
Email resumes and cover letter to: Rusty Lloyd,
Program Director [email protected]
Application deadline is July 6, at NOON mountain time.
