http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2016-NCC-017
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the National Park Service and with support of GBI’s AmeriCorps Program, is recruiting a Wildlife (Bat) Monitoring Technician to assist in implementing a bat occupancy monitoring and public outreach program at Great Basin National Park in eastern Nevada. Bat surveys will provide current information on life history, population status and trends, location of key concentrations, and habitat conservation needs. To better understand species density, richness and diversity within the park, surveys may include information on locations of roosts, roost fidelity, frequency of changes in roost occupancy, and associated foraging requirements. Assisting with bat monitoring will provide opportunities for further developing a diverse array of field techniques, including mist netting, exit and roost counts, and acoustic sampling. This work work will generate a dataset that provides key indicators of species density, richness, and diversity to inform adaptive management strategies. Engaging in public outreach to inform park visitors about their role in preventing the spread of White Nose Disease will be part of the monitoring and outreach program. In addition, the Wildlife (Bat) Monitoring Technician may be provided opportunities to participate in other resource management projects, depending on the schedule of completed primary tasks. Timeline and Compensation: • 13 June - 9 September 2016 (13 weeks) • Living Allowance: $6,635.00 • Education Award: $1,515.55* • NPS housing (free of charge) • Health insurance *Education Award may be used for past, present or future education expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student loans. Loan forbearance and accrued interest payment on qualifying student loans is also available. Location: Great Basin National Park is located in eastern Nevada. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology or closely related discipline; • Interest in and familiarity with the ecology, conservation and management of bats and their habitats; • Experience in following detailed protocols for field data collection; • Experience in performing bat surveys preferred, including mist netting, exit and roost counts, cave inventories, radio telemetry and acoustic monitoring; • Experience with acoustic monitoring of bats including Pettersson and Anabat hardware and Sonobat software preferred; • Experience in outreach and education preferred; • Willingness and ability to work safely and productively in the field under conditions that may be adverse; • Ability to hike long distances while carrying field equipment and supplies over uneven and steep terrain; • Strong organizational skills and ability to work cooperatively as well as independently; • Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record; and • Ability and willingness to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on unimproved roads. • Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: 1. U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status; 2. Eligible to receive and AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or equivalent of 2 full-time awards); 3. Pass state and federal criminal background checks and a search of the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSPOW); 4. Adhere to the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement; and 5. Will not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement • The successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position. How to apply: Please follow this link to apply directly though our online portal: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2016-NCC-017 The Great Basin Institute conforms 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. This AmeriCorps position is made possible by a generous grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
