Hello,
I wanted to let you know of a great internship position opening in
May with the Taos, NM Bureau of Land Management, performing
Vegetation Monitoring. Please distribute these position descriptions
widely. Zoe Davidson and Natalie Pyrooz will be heading up the
interview and selection process. The online applications can be
found here:
<http://sccorps.org/join/internships/>http://sccorps.org/join/internships/
Happy New Year!
Chas
Chas Robles
Southwest Conservation Corps
Program Director, Ancestral Lands Program
Office: 970.403.0146
Cell: 970.216.5988
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
www.sccorps.org
"Empowering individuals to positively impact their lives,
their communities, and the environment."
A program of Conservation Legacy
Your Organization: BLM
Public Land Name: BLM Taos Field Office
Position Type: Guest Scientist
Position Title: AIM Vegetation Monitoring Crew Lead
Location: Taos, NM
Position Description: POSITION POSTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED! The
GeoCorps participants will monitor previous vegetation treatments,
rangeland allotments, and reference areas. The participants will
manage all aspects of vegetation monitoring on the treatments using
the Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) methodology and an
understanding and experience with identifying vegetation to species
is essential for the position. Within all plots vegetation will be
identified to species, line-point intercept will be used to gather
species cover and composition data, shrub density will be measured,
and soil descriptions will be required. All point data will be
gathered using a GPS unit and stored in an ArcGIS geodatabase. Once
field work is completed, the data will be entered into a (Database
for Inventory, Monitoring, and Assessment -DIMA) database, analyzed,
and synthesized into a report for future land management planning.
This crew lead will head a crew of two or three individuals,
depending on experience of applicants. This position is offered
through the Geological Society of America's GeoCorps America Program
in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management.
Materials to be produced by participants: The participant will
collect field data and complete data entry and analysis. Participants
must also collect and compile GPS data into a GIS geodatabase. Data
analysis must provide managers with vegetation cover, composition,
shrub density, and soil results to determine treatment success. The
DIMA database requires a high level of QA/QC so interns are required
to pay attention to detail. Subsequent reports must be completed and
will involve the presentation of scientific data and pre and post
treatment analysis.
Demonstrate the BLM/NPS/USFS site's active involvement in the success
of the project (e.g., adequate project oversight such as pairing the
participant with experienced agency staff, other researchers,
volunteers, etc.): The AIM crews will be paired with a Range
Ecologist, Botanist, and Rangeland Technicians to provide oversight.
The interns will be considered a part of the Taos BLM staff and are
encouraged to network.
Identify and describe how the agency staff serving as the mentor(s)
will provide the participant with valuable opportunities for learning
and professional development. (May include trainings, certifications,
networking, advice, etc.): The crew will attend a training provided
by the Jornada Experimental Range and the BLM's National Operations
Center. The crew will also be trained in Interpreting Indicators of
Rangeland Health.
Explain how the BLM/NPS/USFS site and the project will further
diversity/inclusion/relevancy. *Optional (Only required if
specifically submitting for an NPS Mosaics position, or a
Your Organization: BLM
Public Land Name: BLM Taos Field Office
Position Type: Guest Scientist
Position Title: AIM Vegetation Monitoring Crew (2 Positions)
Location: Taos, NM
Position Description: POSITION POSTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED! The
GeoCorps participants will monitor previous vegetation treatments,
rangeland allotments, and reference areas. The participants will
manage all aspects of vegetation monitoring on the treatments using
the Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) methodology and an
understanding and experience with identifying vegetation to species
is essential for the position. Within all plots vegetation will be
identified to species, line-point intercept will be used to gather
species cover and composition data, shrub density will be measured,
and soil descriptions will be required. All point data will be
gathered using a GPS unit and stored in an ArcGIS geodatabase. Once
field work is completed, the data will be entered into a Database for
Inventory, Monitoring, and Assessment (DIMA) database, analyzed, and
synthesized into a report for future land management planning. A crew
of two or three individuals will be hired, depending on experience of
applicants. This position is offered through the Geological Society
of America's GeoCorps America Program in partnership with the Bureau
of Land Management.
Materials to be produced by participants: The participant will
collect field data and complete data entry and analysis. Participants
must also collect and compile GPS data into a GIS geodatabase. Data
analysis must provide managers with vegetation cover, composition,
shrub density, and soil results to determine treatment success. The
DIMA database requires a high level of QA/QC so interns are required
to pay attention to detail. Subsequent reports must be completed and
will involve the presentation of scientific data and pre and post
treatment analysis.
Demonstrate the BLM/NPS/USFS site's active involvement in the success
of the project (e.g., adequate project oversight such as pairing the
participant with experienced agency staff, other researchers,
volunteers, etc.): The AIM crews will be paired with a Range
Ecologist, Botanist, and Rangeland Technicians to provide oversight.
The interns will be considered a part of the Taos BLM staff and are
encouraged to network.
Identify and describe how the agency staff serving as the mentor(s)
will provide the participant with valuable opportunities for learning
and professional development. (May include trainings, certifications,
networking, advice, etc.): The crew will attend a training provided
by the Jornada Experimental Range and the BLM's National Operations
Center. The crew will also be trained in Interpreting Indicators of
Rangeland Health.
Explain how the BLM/NPS/USFS site and the project will further
diversity/inclusion/relevancy. *Optional (Only required if
specifically submitting for an NPS Mosaics position, or a
