JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Vegetation Monitoring, UC Santa Barbara Please direct all inquiries to Nicole Molinari, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Field crew (2 positions) in forest, vegetation and fire ecology
OVERVIEW: A seasonal field crew member and crew lead are needed to conduct vegetation inventory and monitoring projects in support of ecological research on US Forest Service lands in Southern California (Cleveland, San Bernardino, Angeles and Los Padres National Forests). US Forest Service ecologists and UC Santa Barbara research staff will supervise the crew. DETAILS: The crew is responsible for conducting vegetation surveys (e.g. forest stand structure, tree mortality, species diversity, and vegetation regeneration), as well as measuring forest fuels, soils, physiological status of plants and other ecological parameters. Data management and entry will be required. Duty station is Goleta, CA. Field methods, equipment, and safety training will be provided. Housing will not be provided. During the work week, crews will usually be car camping, with campsites paid for by the employer. Specific projects may include post fire regeneration monitoring, evaluation of fuel treatment effectiveness in mixed conifer stands, and vegetation monitoring in areas experiencing bark beetle mortality. Most field work will follow a modified common stand exam or line-point intercept protocol. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Upper division college coursework or equivalent experience in ecology, forestry or related natural science field; experience identifying California plant species; experience in vegetation sampling techniques; experience managing and processing field data. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree; experience with standard conifer forest vegetation data collection methods and use of complex data collection devices; ability to identify California plants using a dichotomous key; familiarity with eco-physiological techniques; experience in use of map, compass, and GPS for navigation; CPR and Wilderness First Aid certified; experience with backcountry camping; ability to maintain a positive attitude in physically demanding conditions; enthusiasm for the type of work to be conducted; valid driver's license DATES: Application deadline: April 10, 2016 Start date: May 17, 2016 End date: Mid-September to October, TBD COMPENSATION: $15 - $20 per hour depending on position (crew member vs crew lead) and experience, plus health insurance TO APPLY: Send a cover letter, CV/resume, and three references to Nicole Molinari at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>, no later than April 10, 2016. Please combine all application materials into one pdf for submission. Thank you for your interest!
