The Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center in Lakewood (Denver), Colorado is hiring several temporary full-time field technicians to help conduct field research in the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin this summer. Ideally, applicants will have education and experience in forest/rangeland ecology or soil science; experience with trace gas sampling from soil, forest stand measurements, and/or Western plant identification is desired.
Applications are being accepted now through February 12, 2016. Contact project leads Erin Berryman ([email protected]) or Todd Hawbaker ([email protected]) with questions. HOW TO APPLY: See full job posting at http://gec.cr.usgs.gov Job Title: Biological Science Technician GG-0404-03 and -05 (180-day appt) Department: Department Of The Interior Agency: Geological Survey SALARY RANGE: $13.25 or $16.65 / Per Hour POSITION INFORMATION: Temporary - Full-Time DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies in the following location: Lakewood, CO WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens DUTIES: Participate in a 2-4 person team collecting field data in remote locations related to disturbance and vegetation patterns in the western United States. Study sites will include areas recently burned by wildfire in the Southern Rocky Mountains (Colorado) and/or the grass/shrublands in the Great Basin (Idaho, Nevada, Utah). Duties will include: Measure forest stand properties such as tree species, diameter and height. Assess grass, herbaceous, and shrub cover biomass. Collect soil and plant samples and assist with processing samples in the laboratory. Operate a soil respiration analyzer. Hike up to 6 miles per day carrying <40 lbs of field equipment. Work as a part of a team to organize and assist in field data collection. Enter data into computer and report observations in field notes. Prepare samples and perform data analysis. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
