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http://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/employment/research-associates-employment/lentic-aim-vegetation-monitoring-field-lead-susanville-ca/ In cooperation with the BLM California Eagle Lake Field Office (FO), GBI is recruiting two Field Technicians and one Field Lead to work cooperatively with BLM staff and GBI. Each Field Technician will serve on a field crew (one Lead and two Technicians) to characterize riparian vegetation using a pilot study version ofAssessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) protocol for which training will be provided in Reno, NV. Duties include implementing field protocols to conduct vegetation sampling and field data collection on new monitoring sites within the Home Camp and Twin Peaks Ground Water Dependent Ecosystems. Field work will include navigating to sampling sites; establishing sampling transects and plots; collecting vegetation data (including species ID, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and woody density), site delineation information and soils data; taking photo-points; and quality-checking data. During these periods of field work, camping may be required. Field data will be used by BLM Natural Resource Specialists to inform management decisions. The BLM Eagle Lake Field Office is located in Susanville, CA. Public lands managed by the eastern BLM Northern California District cover over 1.5 million acres in northeastern California. The area features diverse landscapes, including forests, riparian areas, and expansive high deserts. *Lead: * *Compensation:* - $1487.20 biweekly salary - Additional $75.00/week housing stipend - $15.00 Field per diem *Timeline:* · 01 June – 28 August 2015* · Full time, 40 hours per week *Contract duration is pending funding availability *Qualifications:* *Technical requirements:* - Leadership experience; - Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences preferred, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology, Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or related subject; - Coursework in plant taxonomy and/or systematics (transcripts may be requested); - Experience identifying plants in the field and using a dichotomous key; familiarity with native and invasive plants of northeastern California and associated natural resource issues preferred; - Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring protocols, including standard rangeland monitoring protocols, photo plots, and site observations; - Experience with data entry and analysis; - Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project/monitoring summary reports/grant reports; - Ability to read, interpret and navigate using topographic maps; - Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and data collection; - Experience working with GIS software; and - Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access). *Additional requirements:* - Valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record; - Experience operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, including narrow, mountain forest roads; - Experience and training to operate UTV and ATV equipment; - Ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals; - Ability to work independently; - Ability to communicate effectively with team members, agency staff, and a diverse public; - Good organizational skills; - Willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field; - Willingness to sometimes work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings, late nights); and - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition. *Technicians: * *Compensation:* - $15.00/hour - Additional $75/week housing stipend - $15.00 Field per diem *Timeline:* · 01 June – 14 August 2015* · Full time, 40 hours per week *Contract duration is pending funding availability *Qualifications:* *Technical requirements:* - Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences preferred, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology, Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or related subject; - Coursework in plant taxonomy and/or systematics (transcripts may be requested); - Experience identifying plants in the field and using a dichotomous key; familiarity with native and invasive plants of northeastern California and associated natural resource issues preferred; - Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring protocols, including standard rangeland monitoring protocols, photo plots, and site observations; - Experience with data entry and analysis; - Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project/monitoring summary reports/grant reports; - Ability to read, interpret and navigate using topographic maps; - Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and data collection; - Experience working with GIS software; and - Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access). *Additional requirements:* - Valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record; - Experience operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, including narrow, mountain forest roads; - Experience and training to operate UTV and ATV equipment; - Ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals; - Ability to work independently; - Ability to communicate effectively with team members, agency staff, and a diverse public; - Good organizational skills; - Willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field; - Willingness to sometimes work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings, late nights); and - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition. *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
