The Great Basin Institute is recruiting an experienced ecologist to work cooperatively as a Land Health Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) Program Coordinator for projects located in designated western states (currently including CA, ID, UT, WA, WY). The overall objective of the program is to perform land health assessments through inventory and monitoring, predominantly in sage grouse habitat, on public range lands and riparian systems within designated western states. Biotic, hydrologic, and soil qualitative indicators are used in conjunction with quantitative data to inform conservation planning and adaptive management decisions.
The Land Health Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with other staff supporting projects within the Research Associate program. Specific duties include: - Recruitment, supervision, management, training, and coordination of AIM projects in designated western states; - Acting as liaison to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) staff and other project affiliates to plan and coordinate current and future projects; - Project planning, equipment organization and maintenance, vehicle coordination, field protocol and data QA/QC, and team deployment; - Supporting data organization, processing and QA/QC; utilizing GIS to develop sample design; provide spatial analysis for reports and other mapping products; - Travel, camping, and site visits to BLM district offices; - Collaborate with other GBI staff to ensure compliance with grant and agreement terms and conditions, including: compliance with AmeriCorps rules and regulations; budget management, tracking and financial reporting; payroll and invoice review and processing; - Project reporting in accordance with programmatic and agency requirements; - Participate in GBI or partner-sponsored training opportunities, and/or facilitate GBI workshops for Research Associates, AmeriCorps and ICVE interns, and/or NCC/ICVE crews. *Contract length: *Renewable annually depending on funding and performance evaluation *Rate of Pay:* $1,360-$1,440.00 bi-weekly salary, DOE *Benefits:* Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Paid personal leave; 401(k) retirement plan *Location:* Based in Reno, NV *Qualifications:* - Degree or equivalent experience in one of the major natural sciences – applicants with advanced degrees strongly encouraged to apply; - 2 years minimum in a supervisory position; - Experience working with federal land management agencies, members of the public, or non-profit organizations; - Understanding of principles related to the fields of botany, soil science, wildlife biology, geology, hydrology, and spatial analysis; - Applicant should possess relevant or related field experience – knowledge of and/or experience in high desert and Great Basin ecology preferred; - Applicant should possess a strong background in plant community ecology and plant identification; those with additional soil identification experience will be given preference; - Ability to lead and manage the collection of field data according to protocol guidelines followed by a detailed QA/QC process; possess experience and confidence analyzing geospatial data and creating map products; - Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience including members of the public, agency resource staff and management, and GBI program and administrative staff; - This is predominantly an office-based position in which extended periods of time using a computer, talking on the phone, and attending meetings is required; - Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license and the ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads; and - Meet requirements of federal agency security background checks (e.g.: FBI criminal and National Sex Offender Public Website, Department of Interior Security Screening). *How to Apply:* Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, GBI HR Coordinator, at [email protected]. Please include where you found this position posted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
