We are looking for skilled vegetation field workers for our National Park
Service I&M vegetation/soil monitoring crew on the Colorado Plateau this
field season. The crew will be conducting long-term vegetation and soils
monitoring in a number of national park units across the Plateau including
(but not limited to): Mesa Verde N.P., Bandelier N.M., Grand Canyon N.P.,
Chaco Culture N.H.P., Glen Canyon N.M., and Wupatki N.M working in
vegetation types ranging from mixed conifer forest to desert shrubland.
Our primary field season runs from late June through early November, and
the crew will be on the road, working an 8 days on, 6 days off schedule.
Additionally, part-time/intermittent field and office work is available
both before and after the field season (beginning in April) and priority
will be given to candidates with early and/or late season availability. Our
office is based in Flagstaff, on the Northern Arizona University (NAU)
campus. The crew will be hired through NAU and based in Flagstaff.
We are hiring up to 4 positions: One crew leader and up to three crew
members. Salary varies depending on experience ($14.58-$20.42/hour)
The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:
Detailed knowledge of the flora of the Colorado Plateau and excellent
botanical skills
Experience with collecting vegetation and ecological data in the field
Knowledge of soils and geomorphology
Experience using GPS units
Attention to detail, organization and record keeping skills
Experience with Microsoft Office software including Access
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally
diverse backgrounds
Leadership experience (for the crew leader position)
Flexibility and a sense of humor
http://hr.nau.edu/node/2797 Click on “Careers at NAU” and scan list for:
“Research Specialist, Sr (Part-Time Temp)” Job ID 559067,
“Research Specialist, (Part-Time Temp)” Job ID 559068,
“Research Assistant, (Part-Time Temp)” Job ID 559069
Apply to all positions you qualify for. Application Deadline is March 8th.
Contact us if you have any questions.
Jim DeCoster, Plant Ecologist
Southern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring Network, National Park
Service
928-523-7454
[email protected]
Megan Swan , Botanist
Southern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring Network, National Park
Service
928-523-7489
[email protected]
