http://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/job/assessment-inventory-and-monitoring-program-coordinator/
The Great Basin Institute is recruiting an Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) Program Coordinator for projects located in designated western states, currently including CA, ID, UT, WA, OR, and WY. The overall objective of GBI’s AIM program is to capture consistent, landscape-scale monitoring data in support of the BLM’s national strategy for standardized resource monitoring, predominantly in sage grouse habitat, on public rangelands and riparian systems within designated priority areas. Field crews collect biotic, hydrologic, and soil qualitative indicators in conjunction with quantitative data to inform conservation planning and adaptive management decisions. The AIM Program Coordinator will work closely with other Program Coordinators, Data Specialists and GBI staff to accomplish this work. Specific duties include: • Recruitment, supervision, management, training, and coordination of field crews working on monitoring 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, and team deployment; • Data management, utilize GIS to develop sample design, perform QA/QC checks, provide spatial analysis for reports and other mapping products; • Travel, camping, and site visits to BLM districts/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; • Complete AIM program administrative support tasks including ensuring GBI and BLM policy compliance, maintaining personnel files, reviewing safety reports, and completing payroll bi-weekly; and • This is predominantly an office-based position in which extended periods of time using a computer, talking on the phone, and attending meetings are required; and • Complete other duties as assigned by GBI staff. Contract length: Renewable annually depending on funding and performance evaluation Rate of Pay: $1,440 bi-weekly salary Benefits: Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Paid personal leave; 401(k) retirement plan Location: Based in Reno, NV Qualifications: • Degree and equivalent experience in the 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, and/or non-profit organizations; • Understanding of principles related to the fields of botany, soil science, wildlife biology, geology, hydrology, and/or spatial analysis; • Relevant or related field experience – knowledge of and/or experience in high desert and Great Basin ecology preferred; • 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 and a detailed QA/QC process; • Experience analyzing geospatial data and creating map products with GIS; • 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; • Experience writing technical reports; • 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 RA Recruitment at [email protected]. Please write “AIM Program Coordinator” in the email subject line and include where you found this position posted in your cover letter. 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.
