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Research Specialist This position will serve as a research specialist, working in collaboration with the Southern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring Network (SCPN) of the National Park Service (NPS). The position will provide technical expertise in support of monitoring and research relating to hydrology, aquatic ecology, riparian ecology, and fluvial geomorphology. This is a field-based position requiring frequent and/or extended travel to the parks within the SCPN. Many of the streams and springs associated with these parks are located in remote and rugged terrain. Fieldwork will require strenuous hiking and camping in remote locations, carrying backpack loads (up to 50 lbs), and may involve exposure to inclement weather, biting insects, poisonous snakes and other field-related hazards. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrology, biology, ecology, or environmental sciences AND two year related research or experience; OR - Six years research or work experience in geology, hydrology, biology, ecology, or environmental sciences; OR, - Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education approved by the Human Resources Department. Desired Qualifications - Two years of specialized experience as a Field Technician, in duties related to this position. - Two years related research or ecological experience or master’s degree in geology, hydrology, biology, ecology, or environmental sciences. - Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access software. - Field experience working in remote backcountry settings and harsh field conditions. For more information, see: http://nau.edu/CEFNS/Forestry/CPCESU/Bulletin-Board/Jobs/
