Job Titles: 2 Forestry Technicians, 1 Forestry Technician Crew Leader Location: Positions will be based in Flagstaff, AZ, with extensive travel. Employment is through School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University Closing date: Open until filled Work Dates: August 22nd start (2 day tree climbing training) through early October 2012 for seed collections. Compensation: $9.00/hr + $17/day per diem (techs); $11.00/hr + $17/day per diem (crew leader) Work schedule: 40 hrs/wk (full-time, 10 hrs/day) in a minimum of 4 day trips (must have >4 continuous day availability Fridays - Mondays for field work). Some trips will be 8 - 10 days. Most trips will involve camping.
Background and Locations: White pine blister rust is caused by an invasive fungal pathogen that causes mortality to white pine trees (southwestern white and limber pine). We will be collecting white pine cones with mature seeds from across the species' range in Arizona and New Mexico. Collections will occur when seeds are mature during Fall 2012, this window of opportunity before seeds drop is generally only 1.5 months long. Most of the population of southwestern white pine has not yet been challenged by the pathogen, making this a proactive project to conserve the genetic diversity of the species. Duties: Successful completion of two-day USFS tree climbing certification training mandatory for all field work. Collections will include GPS navigation and site establishment, disease identification, climbing trees and cone collections. All climbing equipment will be provided. Requirements: * Previous work/field experience or education in forest measurement preferred. * Previous experience with tree or rock climbing preferred but not necessary. * Applicants should be in good physical condition and able to climb 100 feet off the ground and tolerate occasionally-adverse field conditions and 10-hour work days. * Able to travel for a minimum of 4 day trips (Friday - Mondays) at a time. Those with more flexible schedules preferred. * Experience orienteering with maps, compass and/or GPS preferred. * Good motivation and organizational skills. * Valid driver's license. To Apply: Please send a current resume, a brief letter/email of interest, and contact information for 3 professional references to Betsy Goodrich at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.
