http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2017-RAP-001
Working cooperatively with the BLM Battle Mountain District Office, GBI is recruiting two (2) Field Technicians and one (1) Crew Lead to work cooperatively with BLM staff on post-wildfire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ES&R), fuels, and weeds projects. The Technicians will support a number of projects, including use of a variety of monitoring protocols to determine effectiveness of post-fire stabilization and rehabilitation efforts, such as line-point intercept, canopy gap, and basal gap intercept (as detailed in the Monitoring Manual for Grasslands, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems, Volume 1: USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range). The primary duties of these positions will be to: • Monitor and report results using the Assessment Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) method; • Perform field surveys, data collection, and mapping; • Enter information into BLM National Weeds and AIM databases (DIMA, NISIMS, and ESRS, others as needed); • Use GPS units (Trimble and Garmin), ArcGIS technology, and USGS topographic maps; • Assist in identifying plants from the field; • Download photographs to a database and cross reference to the GPS/GIS data; and • Make regular contact with the Winnemucca District Office, state and federal agencies, and public land users. Location: Battle Mountain, NV is located ~220 miles east of Reno, NV along Interstate 80. Battle Mountain and the surrounding area (pop. ~4,000) is predominantly rural; situated in the high desert (~4,500 ft. elevation) where ranching/mining are the local economic drivers. The Mount Lewis Field Office is responsible for managing approximately 4.5 million acres of public land typically of basin-and-range topography with Great Basin Desert/sage brush steppe ecotype. Compensation & Timeline: o Rate of Pay: $15.00/hour (Techs), $17.00 (Lead) o Medical and Dental Benefits o Field Per Diem when camping o 24-week appointment beginning March 13, 2017, or upon availability o Full time, 40 hours per week Qualifications: Technical requirements: o Bachelor’s Degree (or coursework towards a degree for Tech positions) in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife, Biology, Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or related subject matter; o Experience conducting ecological field work; o Knowledge of Great Basin flora and fauna (preferable); o Experience using a dichotomous key to identify plants to species; o Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring protocols, including standard rangeland monitoring protocols, photo plots, and site observations; o Experience with data entry and analysis; o Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project/monitoring summary reports/grant reports; o Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and data collection; o Experience working with GIS software; and o Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) Additional requirements: o Valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record; experience operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, including narrow, mountain forest roads; o Ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals; o Ability to work independently; o Ability to communicate effectively with team members, agency staff, and a diverse public; o Good organizational skills; o Willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field; o Willingness to sometimes work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings, late nights); and o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition. o Successful applicant(s) must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to BLM 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 through our online portal: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2017-RAP-001 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.
