The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is a non-profit organization composed of public, private, and non-profit partners dedicated to the restoration of the Great Basin ecosystems through collaborative teamwork. Vegetation monitoring is an integral part of the ENLC goals in assessing the land health of eastern Nevada. ENLC is currently seeking three (3) vegetation technicians for the Ely Bureau of Land Management (BLM) district and three (3) vegetation technicians for the Elko BLM district.
DUTIES: Field crews will be responsible for collecting data on vegetative response post-wildfire in burned areas on public lands managed by the BLM. Data collected will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency stabilization and rehabilitation treatments. All Technicians will be responsible for driving and hiking to sampling locations. Technicians will be required to collect data following rigorous sampling protocols. This is a great opportunity to learn about fire ecology in the Great Basin and Mojave deserts, while exploring some of the least travelled mountainous areas in the US. This sparsely populated region contains ample opportunities for mountain biking, backpacking, rock climbing and hunting. CONDITIONS: Work will take place in remote areas of Nevada. Crew members can expect to hike up to 5-10 miles per day carrying a 30 pound pack in temperatures that can exceed 100F. Crew members will be required to provide their own camping equipment. Most work nights will be spent truck camping in the backcountry. Applicants are expected to provide their own housing when on breaks or when staying in their home city (either Ely or Elko). All applicants should feel comfortable living and working in the backcountry for up to 4 days at a time and be authorized to work in the United States. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Applicants should either be currently enrolled in or graduated from a program in biological sciences, natural resources or a related field. The applicant should have experience in plant identification and a general knowledge of plant taxonomy. A working knowledge of the flora of the Great Basin Desert is preferred but not required. Applicants should be able to follow rigorous sampling protocols. Applicants must be experienced with 4WD vehicles, GPS navigation, and have had a clean driving record for the past 3 years. Crews in the Elko district may also use ATVs. SALARY: $14-15/hour, depending on experience (plus $34/day per diem when camping) SCHEDULE: Positions in the Ely district will begin in early to mid May and continue through mid September. Positions in the Elko district will begin around the first week of June and continue through September/October. Work will occur with an 8-days-on, 6-days-off schedule (10-hours days). LOCATION: Ely crews will be based out of the Coalitions office in Ely, NV. The Ely district includes White Pine County, Lincoln County and part of Nye County, NV. Elko crews will be based out of the BLM office in Elko, NV. The Elko district includes Elko County and part of Eureka County and Lander County, NV. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 12th, 2013. Review of applications will begin March 22nd, 2013. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please follow these instructions carefully. Applicants should E-MAIL a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three references to Zack Ventrella at [email protected]. Materials should be e-mailed by March 22nd, 2013. Applicants are welcomed to apply for positions in one or both districts. Please indicate Ely App, Elko App or Either District App in the title of your email. For more information, please visit our website (http://www.envlc.org) or e-mail Zack Ventrella at [email protected].
