[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Project Manager

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Ecological Monitoring Project Manager*

*Great Basin Institute *



The Great Basin Institute is recruiting a committed Ecological Monitoring
Project Manager to work with agency staff, GBI staff, and GBI field crews
to assist in the implementation of Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring
(AIM) and allied projects located in multiple western states (position to
be located in North-Central Utah). Within GBI’s Ecological Monitoring
Program, the overall objective of the AIM program is to provide quality
land management assistance by producing consistent, landscape-scale
monitoring data in support of the BLM national strategy for standardized
resource monitoring. Sampling sites are predominantly located in sage
grouse habitat, on public rangelands, and in riparian systems within
designated priority areas. Field crews collect biotic, hydrologic, and soil
qualitative indicators in conjunction with quantitative data to inform
conservation planning and adaptive management decisions.

Please follow this link for a video that highlights the BLM’s national
strategy for landscape-scale data capture across the western states using
AIM: http://youtu.be/LciTBPG2-Ss

The Project Manager will manage multiple projects and multiple field crews
(10+) across the western U.S. and will work with the Ecological Monitoring
Program Director to oversee all aspects of implementation including
planning, recruitment, training, deployment, logistics, and crew safety;
project budgeting and responsible fiscal management; building and
maintaining project partner relationships; and ensuring data quality and
accuracy.

This position requires both office and field work, with frequent travel
during the field season. Qualified applicants will have a background in
Great Basin ecology, GIS, rangeland inventory methodologies, relational
database concepts, project management including basic budgeting, and
excellent written and oral communication skills. Extensive field experience
including 4x4 navigation on backcountry roads, knowledge of GPS units and
tablets for data collection, and well-developed observational skills are
required.

*Duties and Responsibilities:*

Project Management & Coordination

· Proactively maintain regular communication with agency partners
to coordinate and promote adaptive management, development and budgeting,
and compliance with agreement terms;

· Oversee and coordinate recruitment, management, training, and
deployment of multiple field crews and personnel;

· Develop project plans, budgets, and ensure completion of project
deliverables and objectives;

· Oversee equipment organization and maintenance, vehicle
coordination, and team deployment;

· Oversee data management and delivery, which includes executing
quality-assurance measures, performing quality-control data checks
periodically throughout the field season, and using GIS to provide spatial
analysis for reports and other mapping products;

· Travel to perform site visits, particularly during the field and
shoulder seasons, to BLM districts/offices and field sites in designated
western states;

· Collaborate with other GBI staff to ensure compliance with
contract, grant, and agreement terms and conditions, including: budget
management, financial reporting, payroll and invoice review and processing,
and compliance with employer rules and regulations.

· Promoting a culture of safety and maintaining safety
communication and best practices with AIM crews during the field season;



Data Support

· Perform and improve upon the process of advanced quality control
checks of extensive Microsoft Access and other datasets;

· Use ArcGIS to create maps that facilitate the interpretation of
AIM and other data, maintain geodatabases, and perform spatial analyses;

· Prepare and conduct formal and informal trainings remotely and
in-person on data management, QA/QC procedures, GIS basics, and navigation
using a GPS;

· Provide technical advice to crews on sampling protocols, database
use, equipment (i.e., field tablet computers, GPS devices, software use),
and implementation of the field season; and

· Write technical reports summarizing data for partner agencies;

· Conducting interim reporting and drafting summary reports;





Other

· Travel, camping, and site visits to ensure crews are collecting
data accurately and efficiently and to meet with agency personnel;



This is principally an office-based position, although extensive
field-season travel, often involving camping, will be required to conduct
site visits and support field crews. Individuals applying for this position
should be adept at working in an office environment and capable of working
long days in the field while overseeing crews.



Compensation

· Salary: $48,000 annual salary, DOE

· Benefits for full time employees include paid health/dental
insurance, paid 

[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Monitoring Field Lead (multiple locations)

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Aquatic Monitoring Field Lead (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management



The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic surveys.
This Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate
Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of natural,
cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain West while
providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their
careers.



GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.
Extensive training and technical field skills development provides
employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in executing
monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.



*Description:*



GBI is recruiting Aquatic Monitoring Leads to assist in the implementation
of the National Aquatic Monitoring Framework (NAMF) for Assessment,
Inventory, Monitoring (AIM) of lotic ecosystems. The Leads will work with
agency and institute staff to coordinate a field crew (one Technician
each). AIM seeks to standardize the collection of quantitative data that
can be used at multiple scales to assist the BLM in making resource
management decisions.



More information about AIM and AIM implementation can be found at
http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org/



Aquatic monitoring crews will sample streams and rivers on BLM-managed land
using the BLM’s AIM protocol for wadeable rivers and streams. Crews will
interact with local BLM staff, national level staff at the National Aquatic
Monitoring Center, and GBI senior monitoring staff. Data collection
involves measuring a variety of attributes including water chemistry and
instream habitat, collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates, and conducting
ocular estimates in the riparian zone. Successful applicants will be
required to work and camp in the field. Applicants should be prepared to
encounter strenuous working conditions.



Field work and duties may include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing the Stream and River Assessment
Hub (SARAH) Ipad application (Aquatic Data Management Protocol
);
and

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys.

*Locations and Tentative Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for additional locations and extension. Please indicate your availability
and top choice when applying. We encourage applying early in order to gain
the best chance at getting your top-choice location.



· Western Rivers and Streams Assessment Projects

:

o   1 Lead, *Central Region* (Montana, Wyoming, Utah; home base TBD, likely
Salt Lake City or Driggs, ID): April-September/October

o   2 Leads, *Pacific Northwest Region* (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada,
Northern California; home base Reno, NV): April-September/October

o   1 Lead, *Southwest Region* (Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona with a focus
on Colorado;  home base TBD): April-August/September

· District/State Office Projects:

o   1 Lead, *Northern California Eagle Lake and Applegate Field Offices*;
home base Reno, NV): April-September/October

o   3 Leads, *Nevada Statewide project*; home base Reno, NV:
April-September/October





*Compensation:*

   - $1360-$1,400 Biweekly Salary + $150 non-taxed biweekly housing stipend
   - $15 nightly camping per diem

· Paid holidays and personal leave

· Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)





*Qualifications*

*Technical Requirements:*

· Leadership experience, including supervising and managing
projects simultaneously;

· Experience, education, or a combination in natural resources,
ecology, or biology to meet the following (Crew Leads should have education
and experience with plants and/or soils):



o   Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Ecology, or Biology; Coursework
or equivalent experience in aquatic biology, hydrology, entomology,
geomorphology, plant 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians (multiple locations)

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic surveys.
This Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate
Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of natural,
cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain West while
providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their
careers.



GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.
Extensive training and technical field skills development provides
employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in executing
monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.



As an element of the Program, participants implement the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) terrestrial and aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and
Monitoring (AIM) strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized
inventory and long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western
BLM districts. In many locations, participants will also implement
Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (IIRH), the BLM Habitat
Assessment Framework (HAF) aimed at collecting habitat assessment data to
inform conservation approaches for sage-grouse, and other supplemental
indicators. Opportunities may also include applying AIM sampling to
post-wildfire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) monitoring.



This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LciTBPG2-Ss=youtu.be)
highlights the national BLM AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture
across western states.



*Description:*



GBI is recruiting Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians to work with
agency staff, GBI staff, and a GBI Ecological Monitoring Field Lead. Each
Field Technician will participate in a field crew (one Lead and two
Technicians) to characterize vegetation using the terrestrial AIM protocol,
Describing/Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH), the
Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) protocol, and/or the Proper Functioning
Condition (PFC) protocol, for which training will be provided. The
particular protocols implemented will vary by location.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.



Field work will include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons;

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points.



Additional duties include:

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing an Access-based database;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys; and

· Employing extensive QA/QC data checks.



*Locations and Tentative Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for extension. Please indicate your availability and top three location
choices when applying. We encourage applying early in order to gain the
best chance at getting your top-choice locations.



· California

o   Susanville; crews based out of Reno, NV: April – September/October

· Utah

o   Salt Lake City, Fillmore, Vernal, Price, Richfield, Moab, Monticello;
crews based out of Salt Lake City, UT: April – September

o   Cedar City, St. George, Kanab, Grand Staircase-Escalante National
Monument; crews based out of Las Vegas: April- September (St. George starts
March)

· Nevada

o   Reno, Carson City, Winnemucca, Battle Mountain, Elko, Ely; crews based
out of Reno and/or Elko, NV TBD: expected dates mid-April to September,
potential for several crews to begin earlier

o   Las Vegas/southern NV; crews based out of Las Vegas: March-June/July

· Washington

o   

[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Monitoring Field Technician (multiple locations)

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Aquatic Monitoring Field Technician (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic surveys.
This Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate
Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of natural,
cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain West while
providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their
careers.



GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.
Extensive training and technical field skills development provides
employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in executing
monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.



*Description:*



GBI is recruiting Aquatic Monitoring Technicians to assist in the
implementation of the National Aquatic Monitoring Framework (NAMF) for
Assessment, Inventory, Monitoring (AIM) of lotic ecosystems. The
Technicians will work with agency staff, institute staff and Crew Leads as
part of two-person crews (one Lead and one Technician). AIM seeks to
standardize the collection of quantitative data that can be used at
multiple scales to assist the BLM in making resource management decisions.



More information about AIM and AIM implementation can be found at
http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org/



Aquatic monitoring crews will sample streams and rivers on BLM-managed land
using the BLM’s AIM protocol for wadeable rivers and streams. Crews will
interact with local BLM staff, national level staff at the National Aquatic
Monitoring Center, and GBI senior monitoring staff. Data collection
involves measuring a variety of attributes including water chemistry and
instream habitat, collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates, and conducting
ocular estimates in the riparian zone. Successful applicants will be
required to work and camp in the field. Applicants should be prepared to
encounter strenuous working conditions.



Field work and duties may include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing the Stream and River Assessment
Hub (SARAH) Ipad application (Aquatic Data Management Protocol
);
and

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys.



*Locations and Tentative Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for additional locations and extension. Please indicate your availability
and top choice when applying. We encourage applying early in order to gain
the best chance at getting your top-choice location.



· Western Rivers and Streams Assessment Projects

:

o   1 Tech, *Central Region* (Montana, Wyoming, Utah; home base TBD, likely
Salt Lake City or Driggs, ID): April-September/October

o   2 Techs, *Pacific Northwest Region* (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada,
Northern California; home base Reno, NV): April-September/October

o   1 Tech, *Southwest Region* (Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona with a focus
on Colorado;  home base TBD): April-August/September

· District/State Office Projects:

o   1 Tech, *Northern California Eagle Lake and Applegate Field Offices*;
home base Reno, NV): April-September/October

o   3 Techs, *Nevada Statewide project*; home base Reno, NV:
April-September/October



*Compensation:*

   - $15/hour + $150 non-taxed biweekly housing stipend
   - $15/night Camping per diem
   - Paid Federal holidays and personal leave
   - Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)



*Requirements:*

*Technical Qualifications:*

   - Experience, education, or a combination of the two in natural
   resources and field data collection to meet one *or* both of the
   following:
  - Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Ecology, Biology or related
  subject;

o   Minimum of 2 years field data collection

· Coursework or equivalent experience in aquatic biology,
hydrology, entomology, geomorphology, plant taxonomy and/or systematics;

· 

[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Monitoring Program Manager - Reno, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Aquatic Monitoring Project Manager*

*Great Basin Institute*



The Great Basin Institute is recruiting a committed Aquatic Monitoring
Project Manager to work with agency staff, GBI staff, and GBI field crews
to assist in the implementation of the National Aquatic Monitoring
Framework (NAMF) for Assessment, Inventory, Monitoring (AIM) of lotic and
lentic ecosystems in multiple western states (position to be located in
Reno, NV). Within GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program, the overall
objective of the AIM program is to provide quality land management
assistance by producing consistent, landscape-scale monitoring data in
support of the BLM national strategy for standardized resource monitoring.

More information about AIM and AIM implementation can be found at
http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org/

The Project Manager will manage multiple projects and multiple field crews
(10+) across the western U.S. and will work with the Ecological Monitoring
Program Director to oversee all aspects of implementation including
planning, recruitment, training, deployment, logistics, and crew safety;
project budgeting and responsible fiscal management; building and
maintaining project partner relationships; and ensuring data quality and
accuracy.

This position requires both office and field work, with frequent travel
during the field season. Qualified applicants will have a background in
aquatic ecology or a closely allied field, GIS, a broad suite of aquatic
inventory/assessment methodologies, relational database concepts, project
management including basic budgeting, and excellent written and oral
communication skills. Extensive field experience including 4x4 navigation
on backcountry roads, knowledge of GPS units and tablets for data
collection, and well-developed observational skills are required.

*Duties and Responsibilities:*

Project Management & Coordination

· Proactively maintain regular communication with agency partners
to coordinate and promote adaptive management, development and budgeting,
and compliance with agreement terms;

· Oversee and coordinate recruitment, management, training, and
deployment of multiple field crews and personnel;

· Develop project plans, budgets, and ensure completion of project
deliverables and objectives;

· Oversee equipment organization and maintenance, vehicle
coordination, and team deployment;

· Oversee data management and delivery, which includes executing
quality-assurance measures, performing quality-control data checks
periodically throughout the field season, and using GIS to provide spatial
analysis for reports and other mapping products;

· Travel to perform site visits, particularly during the field and
shoulder seasons, to BLM districts/offices and field sites in designated
western states;

· Collaborate with other GBI staff to ensure compliance with
contract, grant, and agreement terms and conditions, including: budget
management, financial reporting, payroll and invoice review and processing,
and compliance with employer rules and regulations; and

· Promoting a culture of safety and maintaining safety
communication and best practices with AIM crews during the field season.



Data Support

· Use ArcGIS to create maps that facilitate the interpretation of
AIM and other data, maintain geodatabases, and perform spatial analyses;

· Prepare and conduct formal and informal trainings remotely and
in-person on data management, QA/QC procedures, GIS basics, and navigation
using a GPS;

· Provide technical advice to crews on sampling protocols, database
use, equipment (i.e., field tablet computers, GPS devices, software use),
and implementation of the field season;

· Write technical reports summarizing data for partner agencies; and

· Conducting interim reporting and drafting summary reports.





Other

· Travel, camping, and site visits to ensure crews are collecting
data accurately and efficiently and to meet with agency personnel;



This is principally an office-based position, although field-season travel,
often involving camping, will be required to conduct site visits and
support field crews. Individuals applying for this position should be adept
at working in an office environment and capable of working long days in the
field while overseeing crews.



Compensation

· Salary: $40,000 annual starting salary, DOE

· Benefits for full time employees include paid health/dental
insurance, paid vacation/sick time, and 401K program with match.

*Location:* Based at GBI offices in Reno, NV.



*Qualifications:*

   - Advanced degree in Fisheries Biology, Stream Ecology, Hydrology,
   Geomorphology, Watershed Science or related field and at least 5 years of
   experience; strong candidates with a B.S. degree and at least 5 years of
   experience will be considered.
   - 3 years minimum in a leadership position overseeing personnel,
   budgets, and 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Field Leads (multiple locations)

[Augustine Sughrua]

Ecological Monitoring Field Leads (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Department of
Wildlife

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic surveys.
This Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate
Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of natural,
cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain West while
providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their
careers.



GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.
Extensive training and technical field skills development provides
employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in executing
monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.



As an element of the Program, participants implement the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) terrestrial and aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and
Monitoring (AIM) strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized
inventory and long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western
BLM districts. In many locations, participants will also implement
Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (IIRH), the BLM Habitat
Assessment Framework (HAF) aimed at collecting habitat assessment data to
inform conservation approaches for sage-grouse, and other supplemental
indicators. Opportunities may also include applying AIM sampling to
post-wildfire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) monitoring.



This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LciTBPG2-Ss=youtu.be)
highlights the national BLM AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture
across western states.



*Description:*

GBI is recruiting Ecological Monitoring Field Leads to work with agency
staff, GBI staff, and GBI Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians. Each
Field Lead will coordinate a field crew (one Lead and two Technicians) to
characterize vegetation using the terrestrial AIM protocols,
Describing/Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH), the
Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) protocol, and/or the Proper Functioning
Condition (PFC) protocol, for which training will be provided. The
particular protocols implemented will vary by location.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.



Field work will include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons;

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points.





Additional duties include:

· Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing an Access-based database;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys;

· Employing extensive QA/QC data checks; and

· Leadership:

o   Supporting and managing a field crew;

o   Coordinating field logistics and scheduling; and

o   Report writing and completing administrative paperwork



*Locations and Targeted Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for post-field work extension. Please indicate your availability and top
three location choices when applying. We encourage applying early in order
to gain the best chance at getting your top-choice locations.



· California

o   Susanville; crews based out of Reno, NV: April – September/October

· Utah

o   Salt Lake City, Fillmore, Vernal, Price, Richfield, Moab, Monticello;
crews based out of Salt Lake City, UT: April – September

o   Cedar City, St. George, Kanab, Grand Staircase-Escalante National
Monument; crews based out of Las Vegas: April- September (St. George starts
March)

· Nevada

o   Reno, 

[ECOLOG-L] Logistics Coordinator - Reno, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Logistics Coordinator*



The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



*Description: *The Great Basin Institute seeks a Logistics Coordinator to
support field crews, our large fleet of vehicles and equipment, and other
needs as assigned. This individual will be responsible for supervising
seasonal AmeriCorps Volunteers from April through September to accomplish
the various aspects of GBI Logistics Coordination described below.



*Field Crews*

The Great Basin Institute fields individuals and crews in multiple western
states (including CA, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY, AZ, CO, and MT). These crews
implement a wide variety of work for and in support of Federal Land
Management Agencies, State Agencies, and others. Example projects include
trail work, ecological monitoring, natural resources inventories, rare
plant surveys, archaeological surveys, and forest health assessments. Many
of our crews work in remote field locations on multi-day backcountry field
tours.



We seek a Logistics Coordinator to collaborate with GBI staff while
overseeing equipment, fleet, and other needs associated with running field
operations. These responsibilities require strong skills in organization,
communication, and problem solving. This position requires a pro-active,
independent, creative, and thoughtful mindset; an ability to problem solve
and ‘make things happen’ is essential for success and happiness. This
position is crucial to the success of our field crews and GBI’s mission.



*Fleet and Facilities*

The Logistics Coordinator will be in charge of developing, implementing and
maintaining systems to effectively track and monitor vehicle assignment,
maintenance, and overall condition, as well as tools and equipment used by
employees of the Great Basin Institute. This person will ensure that all
repairs are completed in a timely manner and that all issues are documented
and responded to appropriately. The Logistics Coordinator will also oversee
the driver’s training program for the Institute and support operations and
maintenance of three properties, including two residential properties and
one commercial property. This position requires the ability to work within
a budget, the ability to manage a small team, track inventory, exposure to
4x4 and off-road driving experience, multi-tasking, and logistical
expertise.



*Reports To: *GBI Deputy Director



*Essential Functions and Duties:*

· Perform pre and post-season equipment/supply checks and
inventories, obtain new or replacement equipment and supplies, and track
location and condition of equipment and supplies;

· Register field crew members for Wilderness First Aid and other
technical training, and otherwise support training as needed;

· Manage paperwork for safety monitoring, progress reporting,
vehicle mileage, and other logs and reports from the field;

· Support daily safety check-ins and other safety communication to
provide timely and effective support of field crews;

· Coordinate with other GBI staff during the field season to
address crew needs/issues as they may arise in the field;

· Support fleet needs, including the following:

· Assist program staff with vehicle assignment, availability, and
tracking;

· Managing logistics involved with the transportation of vehicles
over large distances and between varying projects; evaluate vehicle needs
and status of available fleet and reallocate vehicles based on program
needs;

· Utilize online tools and databases to update driver and project
assignments, add and remove drivers from company fuel card plans, and
report on violations of the GBI Vehicle Policy;

· Coordinate GBI’s incident review process, communicate corrective
and preventative actions to drivers responsible for incidents, and escalate
to project staff as appropriate;

· Maintain vehicle registration, smog tests, and insurance on all
GBI vehicles. Ensure all vehicles are properly outfitted with emergency
equipment kits and auxiliary equipment.;

· Ensure vehicle condition—including cleanliness— is documented
before and after assignments and hold employees responsible for vehicle
damage;

· Maintain, revise, and implement GBI’s Drivers Training Course
with the help of other program staff and ensure consistent practices are in
place throughout GBI regional offices and employee assignments; and

·  Other crew, fleet, and facility duties as assigned.



*Compensation:*

· Rate of Pay: $35,000 annual salary, DOE

· Benefits for full time employees include paid health/dental
insurance, paid vacation/sick time, and 401K program with 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Field Leads (multiple locations)

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Ecological Monitoring Field Leads (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Department of
Wildlife

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic surveys.
This Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate
Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of natural,
cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain West while
providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their
careers.



GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.
Extensive training and technical field skills development provides
employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in executing
monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.



As an element of the Program, participants implement the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) terrestrial and aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and
Monitoring (AIM) strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized
inventory and long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western
BLM districts. In many locations, participants will also implement
Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (IIRH), the BLM Habitat
Assessment Framework (HAF) aimed at collecting habitat assessment data to
inform conservation approaches for sage-grouse, and other supplemental
indicators. Opportunities may also include applying AIM sampling to
post-wildfire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) monitoring.



This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LciTBPG2-Ss=youtu.be)
highlights the national BLM AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture
across western states.



*Description:*

GBI is recruiting Ecological Monitoring Field Leads to work with agency
staff, GBI staff, and GBI Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians. Each
Field Lead will coordinate a field crew (one Lead and two Technicians) to
characterize vegetation using the terrestrial AIM protocols,
Describing/Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH), the
Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) protocol, and/or the Proper Functioning
Condition (PFC) protocol, for which training will be provided. The
particular protocols implemented will vary by location.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.



Field work will include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons;

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points.





Additional duties include:

· Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing an Access-based database;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys;

· Employing extensive QA/QC data checks; and

· Leadership:

o   Supporting and managing a field crew;

o   Coordinating field logistics and scheduling; and

o   Report writing and completing administrative paperwork



*Locations and Targeted Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for post-field work extension. Please indicate your availability and top
three location choices when applying. We encourage applying early in order
to gain the best chance at getting your top-choice locations.



· California

o   Susanville: April – September/October

· Utah

o   Salt Lake City, Fillmore, Vernal, Price, Richfield, Moab, Monticello,
Cedar City, St. George, Kanab, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument:
May – September

· Nevada

o   Reno, Carson City, Winnemucca, Battle Mountain, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas

· Washington

o   Spokane, Wenatchee: April - October

· Wyoming

o   

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians (multiple locations)

[Augustine Sughrua]

Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic surveys.
This Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate
Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of natural,
cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain West while
providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their
careers.



GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.
Extensive training and technical field skills development provides
employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in executing
monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.



As an element of the Program, participants implement the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) terrestrial and aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and
Monitoring (AIM) strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized
inventory and long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western
BLM districts. In many locations, participants will also implement
Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (IIRH), the BLM Habitat
Assessment Framework (HAF) aimed at collecting habitat assessment data to
inform conservation approaches for sage-grouse, and other supplemental
indicators. Opportunities may also include applying AIM sampling to
post-wildfire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) monitoring.



This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LciTBPG2-Ss=youtu.be)
highlights the national BLM AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture
across western states.



*Description:*



GBI is recruiting Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians to work with
agency staff, GBI staff, and a GBI Ecological Monitoring Field Lead. Each
Field Technician will participate in a field crew (one Lead and two
Technicians) to characterize vegetation using the terrestrial AIM protocol,
Describing/Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH), the
Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) protocol, and/or the Proper Functioning
Condition (PFC) protocol, for which training will be provided. The
particular protocols implemented will vary by location.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.



Field work will include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons;

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points.



Additional duties include:

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing an Access-based database;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys; and

· Employing extensive QA/QC data checks.



*Locations and Tentative Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for extension. Please indicate your availability and top three location
choices when applying. We encourage applying early in order to gain the
best chance at getting your top-choice locations.



· California

o   Susanville: April - September

· Utah

o   Salt Lake City, Fillmore, Vernal, Price, Richfield, Moab, Monticello,
Cedar City, St. George, Kanab, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument:
May-September

· Nevada

o   Reno, Carson City, Winnemucca, Battle Mountain, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas

· Washington

o   Spokane, Wenatchee: April-October

· Wyoming

o   Lander, Rawlins, Kemmerer, Pinedale, New Castle: May - September



*Compensation:*

   - $15/hour
   - $15/night Camping per diem

· $75/week Housing stipend

· Paid holidays and personal leave

· Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)



*Qualifications:*

   

[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Outreach Team Member Internship Lake Mead National Recreational Area/Great Basin Institute

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Outreach Team Member Internship
Lake Mead  National Recreational Area/Great Basin Institute

Member will provide national service at Lake Mead National Recreation Area,
a unit of the National Park Service and a host site for the Nevada
Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Program.



*Position Summary:*

Working collaboratively with Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the Great
Basin Institute is recruiting an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Outreach
Team Member intern to learn about and participate in activities focused on
preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species by recreational
watercraft. During the fall boating season (October-May), the AIS outreach
intern will educate the boating public about aquatic invasive species (AIS)
and water safety, as well as gain skills and knowledge about the natural
and cultural resources at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.



This position is assigned to be a member on a small team; 4 team members
and 2 team leads operating throughout Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
The AIS Outreach Team is based out of Boulder City, Nevada. This position
will be performing a variety of duties including (1) Working as part of a
diverse outreach team providing exceptional education messages about
aquatic invasive species to public audiences; (2) Facilitating visitor
contacts to create understanding of park resources, aquatic invasive
species, and boater safety and responsibility; (3) Providing limited
assistance for resource management activities (e.g., water sampling); and
(4) Encouraging visitors to uphold the mission of the National Park Service.





*Primary Responsibilities: *

Essential tasks and duties

   - Works outside on different launch ramps assigned by team leads within
   Lake Mead National Recreational Area and is responsible for educating
   visitors regarding both state and federal requirements for boater safety,
   resource protection, and the reasons for the regulations.
   - Provides information to visitors about aquatic invasive species (AIS),
   water safety, resource protection, and proper use of National Park Service
   facilities. Records visitor use patterns and their effect on the resources.
   Performs informal outreach to boaters and park visitors at launch ramps,
   marinas, and beaches about AIS and educates them about preventing the
   spread of AIS to other bodies of water. Provides AIS information to fishing
   tournament participants.
   - Professionally interacts with team members and a variety of people
   including the visiting public, park colleagues, and staff from park partner
   and permittee organizations. Clearly and effectively communicates
   information related to AIS to the people/groups listed above. Uses tact and
   diplomacy to handle contentious situations.
   - Educates and informs visitors about the significance of park
   resources, about the laws, rules, regulations relating to the protection of
   resources from AIS, and about operations of the park and safe use of the
   resources. Preserves the natural and cultural resources of the park by
   preventing the degradation, deterioration, and destruction of the
   ecosystems, scenery, wildlife, historical structures and artifacts through
   implementation of the park’s invasive species program.
   - Informs visitors about park facilities and resources. Provides
   visitors with information concerning points of interest, travel routes,
   historical and natural features and park activities. Provides answers to
   recurring and nonrecurring visitor questions concerning the park area.
   Learns park resources by reviewing maps, park research materials, and other
   documents previously prepared by park rangers and other professionals.
   - Duties are performed on or off site at locations designated by the
   park (e.g., visitor center, community events, marinas, and launch ramps).
   - Informs visitors about park flora and the life habits and behavior of
   park fauna. May perform resource management tasks and duties supporting the
   mission of the park.
   - Performs work safely by adhering to all established safety procedures
   including daily check-in/check-out procedures.





*Related Responsibilities:*

   - Participate in trainings provided by Lake Mead National Recreation
   Area staff
   - Professionally represent Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the
   National Park Service in the park and in the surrounding community
   - Meet with Host Site Supervisor on a weekly basis
   - Assist with compiling related information for quarterly reporting
   - Participate in community service days organized by NCC Program
   - Participate in regular AmeriCorps team meetings and training(s)
   - Attend NPS Division Meetings (held quarterly)



*Required Skills or Qualifications:*

   - Dedication to the position and the AmeriCorps Service Contract;
   - Possess clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license;
   - Motivated, self-starter who is 

[ECOLOG-L] Interpretation and Education Intern at Lake Mead National Recreation Area

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Interpretation & Education Technician
Great Basin Institute / Lake Mead National Recreation Area

*Description:*

Working collaboratively with Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LMNRA),
the Great Basin Institute is recruiting an Interpretation & Education
Technician to assist with development and completion of resource education
programs and projects, including a wide range of formal and informal public
and school-based education programs and projects.  The candidate will
assist in visitor center operations including staffing and operational
duties and procedures.  Other duties will include leading hikes, lectures,
demonstrations, field trips, workshops and activities.  Venues will include
(but not be limited to) classrooms, fairs, trails, beaches, libraries and
visitor centers.  Programs and projects will educate and inform the public
about the significance and uniqueness of park resources, conservation and
ecologically sound practices as well as the laws, rules, and regulations
developed to protect park resources.



Primary tasks and duties include:

   - Facilitate interpretation and outreach, including:  implementation of
   programs, lesson plans, and learning modules for public programs, schedule
   programs with groups, present materials to public groups and collect data
   associated with attendees, and impacts of presented lessons;
   - Provide front-line staffing of the Lake Mead Visitor Center
   information desk, answering visitor questions, opening and closing
   operations including cash handling procedures with park store operator
   - Develop and conduct presentations to volunteer groups about natural
   resource management practices within the recreation area;
   - Provide community members, visitors, and local constituents with
   information on park resources, conservation and ecologically sound
   practices as well as the laws, rules, and regulations developed to protect
   park resources; and
   - Research scientific, historical, and technical resources to create
   interpretive programs using a variety of interpretive techniques.



Additional tasks and duties include collecting field data to maintain
documentation of activities and assisting staff on developing and modifying
outreach materials. The Technician will serve as a front line
representative to partners for the National Park Service.



Additionally, opportunities will be provided to participate in trainings
provided by Lake Mead NRA staff and community partners.





*Compensation:*

   - Rate of pay: $13/hour
   - Health Insurance



 *Timeline:*

o   Six month appointment beginning October 2018, or upon completion of a
Department of Interior background investigation

o   40 hours per week, requiring some weekends and holidays to accommodate
presentations and special events, and some minimal overtime may be required



*Location:*

Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) Headquarters is located in Boulder
City, Nevada, a 20 minute drive from the city of Henderson, which lies on
the outskirts of Las Vegas. Lake Mead National Recreation Area encompasses
nearly 1.5 million acres in southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona,
including mountains, canyons, valleys, and two vast lakes. From the mouth
of the Grand Canyon, the park follows the Arizona-Nevada border along what
was formerly 140 miles of the Colorado River. Opportunities for recreation
abound.



*Qualifications:*

   - Bachelor’s degree in education or related coursework and commensurate
   field experience, desirable but not required;
   - Experience conducting interpretation, highly desirable;
   - Experience developing and implementing environmental education and
   outreach programs and curricula, desired;
   - Motivated, self-starter who is detail oriented;
   - Organizational skills to effectively plan and complete assigned
   workloads within defined timelines;
   - Flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities;
   - Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public in a variety
   of forums;
   - Ability to speak English and Spanish conversationally, desired but not
   required;
   - Experience living or working in, and/or knowledge of Mojave Desert,
   desired; and
   - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments.



Additional qualifications:

   - Willingness to sometimes work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings,
   late nights);
   - Ability to work productively, consistently and cooperatively as part
   of a team to accomplish mutual goals; and
   - Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to
   safely operate and maintain a vehicle.



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. *If you already have a fully adjudicated BI,
please let us know in your application. *





*How to Apply:*

Please 

[ECOLOG-L] Vegetation Research Associate - Mojave National Preserve, California

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Vegetation Research Associate Great Basin Institute and Mojave National
Preserve, California



*Description:*

In cooperation with the National Park Service Mojave National Preserve
(MOJA), the Great Basin Institute (GBI) is recruiting a Vegetation Research
Associate to work cooperatively with National Park Service staff to
accomplish vegetation management throughout the Preserve.



MOJA has 86 non-native species over an area of 7,000+ acres. Non-native
species can cause irreparable damage to the ecological balance of plants,
animals, soil, and water. They alter natural resources by forming
monocultures, changing fire regimes, and decreasing water availability for
native plants and animals. Weed control is needed to avoid, minimize, and
mitigate these impacts on Preserve resources. The Preserve is also home to
four “grandfathered-in” grazing allotments and is working with a local
university to begin a rangeland health monitoring program.



The project will include, but is not limited to, performing invasive plant
control using a variety of methods, reading and recording vegetation
transects for rangeland health assessments, assisting the Preserve botanist
with other vegetation-related projects like monitoring rare plant
populations and performing stand assessments in relic white fir forests.
Additional opportunities will be provided to participate in other Science &
Resource Stewardship projects.



*Timeline: *

   - Three-month appointment beginning July/August 2018 or pending
   availability and completion of DOI Background Investigation

o   Full time, 40 hours per week; overtime and/or weekend hours will be
required occasionally



*Compensation:   *

   - $17.25/hour
   - Health Insurance



*Location: *

Mojave National Preserve (MOJA) is 1.6 million acres, with about 44% of it
designated as Wilderness. While most of MOJA is made up of the Mojave
Desert, components of the Great Basin desert are found in higher elevations
and parts of the southern portion of the park are made up of the Sonoran
desert. Resources of the region include threatened and/or endangered
species habitat, big game habitats, abandoned mine lands, and historic and
prehistoric cultural sites.



*Qualifications:*

Technical requirements:

o   Bachelor’s degree in biology, restoration ecology, botany, natural
resource management, environmental science, or related field;

o   Experience conducting ecological field work, preferably related to
botany, and capacity to collect and maintain field data in an organized
manner;

o   Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring protocols,
such as standard rangeland monitoring protocols, photo plots, and site
observations;

o   Familiarity with invasive/exotic plant species and associated resource
issues, and experience in performing weed inventories, treatment and
monitoring;

   - Knowledge of the Mojave region, including common plants, wildlife,
   and/or geology/topography;

o   Willingness to perform physical labor, including but not limited to,
manual removal of non-native vegetation, and planting of native vegetation;

o   Willingness to handle and apply chemical herbicides to non-native
vegetation;

o   Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and/or data
collection;

o   Willingness and ability to work, hike, and lift, carry and use
equipment in harsh, variable desert conditions;

   - Motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter that has the flexibility to
   handle competing and changing priorities and possesses strong
   organizational skills;

o   Ability to work in all types of weather and terrain in the harsh Mojave
Desert environment; and

o   Ability to live and work in rural and remote field and office
environment.



Desired, but not required:

o   Experience using small engines such as generators, chain saws, and
augers;

o   Extensive knowledge of Mojave desert flora and/or ability to use
dichotomous keys to identify plants to the species level;

o   Experience using and manipulating data in GIS and/or database programs;

   - Prior experience working collaboratively in a multi-agency environment;
   - Willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field;

oWillingness to sometimes work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings,
late nights);

   - Ability to work productively, consistently and cooperatively as part
   of a team to accomplish mutual goals;
   - Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to
   safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads;
   - Physically fit to work outdoors, carry up to 50 pounds of personal
   and/or field equipment, and withstand the rigors of a mountain and/or
   desert environment in all seasons;
   - Familiarity with backcountry, low-impact principles preferred; and
   - Ability to pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and
   federal criminal background checks.



Successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI)
Background 

[ECOLOG-L] Natural Resource Management Specialist

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the BLM Nevada State Office
is recruiting a Natural Resource Management Specialist to support the
Bureau’s soil, water, air and riparian programs. This office-based position
will expose the Specialist to a wide array of Bureau resources and provide
an opportunity to better understand BLM Nevada resource management policy.
The main focus of this opportunity will be to update and populate BLM’s
Riparian Geodatabase and develop electronic data forms for use on tablets
in the field. More specifically, the Specialist will:

o   Work with the National Operations Center (NOC) and District Offices to
update the BLM Riparian Geodatabase;

o   Take historical Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) records and update
the geodatabase by adding PFC attribute data to the appropriate GIS record.
Attach relevant pictures and scans of PFC datasheets;

o   Add new PFC records to geodatabase, including attributing data and
linking or attaching pictures and copies of PFC datasheet;

o   Provide support and training to BLM District offices to learn how to
update geodatabase;

o   Collaborate with BLM State Program Leads to develop electronic data
forms for different programs and different methodologies; and

o   Identify and develop potential apps, programs, and/or enhancements to
database(s) and datasheets that will help improve and modernize data
collection in the field.



*Compensation & Timeline:  *

   - Rate of Pay: $23.00/hour
   - Benefits: Health insurance; paid holidays and personal leave

o   44-week appointment beginning June 2018, or upon completion of a
favorably adjudicated DOI background investigation

o   Full-time, 40 hours per week



*Location:*

o   BLM Nevada State office located in Reno, NV. Periodic overnight travel
to BLM Nevada’s District Offices may be required.



*Qualifications:*

   - Bachelor’s degree or coursework in biological or physical sciences;
   environmental planning, policy, or studies; range management; or related
   field – applicants with advanced degrees strongly encouraged to apply;
   - Knowledge and experience with range management policy and survey
   protocols – experience implementing Proper Functioning Condition
   assessment, desirable;
   - An understanding and appreciation of desert ecology (Great Basin,
   Mojave), especially the threats presented by drought, climate change,
   grazing, species listings, etc.;
   - Experience with the management and organization of new and existing
   datasets and databases;
   - Proficiency utilizing ArcGIS and associated extensions, and
   manipulating and populating geodatabases.
   - Experience in using python and/or R, especially in a geospatial
   setting, is high desirable;
   - Ability to populate and manage data within a relational database
   management system is highly desirable,  especially ESRI multi-user
   enterprise geodatabases;
   - Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing,
   with a variety of audiences;
   - Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish
   project goals;
   - Possess good organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines and
   produce professional deliverables including draft documents for team review;
   - Ability to meet the demands of rapidly changing plans and schedules;
   - Previous exposure to BLM multiple-use mission and associate land
   management policies, particularly in the Great Basin and Mojave desert
   regions, highly desirable;
   - Possess a valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license; and
   - Successful applicant(s) must complete a Department of Interior (DOI)
   Background Investigation (BI) prior to starting the position. Applicants
   who possess an active and fully adjudicated BI will be strongly considered.



*How to Apply:*

Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal:

*http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-040
*



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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.

[ECOLOG-L] Native Seed Intern - Salt Lake City, Utah

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Native Seed Interns *
*Bureau of Land Management Nevada and Utah State Offices/ Great Basin
Institute *
*_*

Member will provide national service at Bureau of Land Management Service
host site for the AmeriCorps Intern Program.



*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) is recruiting one (1) Native Seed Intern to join our
AmeriCorps program to conduct seed collection and ecological restoration
activities within the Great Basin on Department of Interior (DOI) lands in
Utah



*Primary Responsibilities: *

· Scouting and identifying populations of target native plant
species suitable for the program;

· GPS mapping populations of plants, disturbance areas, and other
features;

· Monitoring the phenology of plant populations to identify optimal
seed collection times;

· Collecting seed from plant populations for both operational and
conservation collections and completing data forms in accordance with the
Seeds of Success (SOS) Technical Protocol;

· Processing and shipping seed.

· Taking herbarium vouchers, and processing and shipping as
necessary.

· Collecting tissue samples of target species for genetic analysis
and processing and shipping.

· Recording data electronically and on paper data forms, entering
and editing data related to restoration activities;

· Assisting with the coordination of conservation crew work;

· Assisting with the coordination of volunteer seed collection and
restoration events;

· Provide support for arid land restoration projects;

· Monitoring and maintenance of reciprocal transplant study plots;

· Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for
program improvements, priorities, and future projects.



*Related Responsibilities:*

● Participate in trainings provided by BLM staff and community partners;

● Meet with Host Site Supervisor on a regular basis;

● Participate in required national service days; and

● Participate in regular AmeriCorps team meetings.







*Physical Demands:  *

Field work involves driving GBI trucks on both highways and 4WD roads,
often for 100+ miles per day as well as hiking off designated trails or
routes, across rugged terrain, up to 5 miles per day, but more typically
0-2 miles per day. Seed collection requires regular stooping, standing and
maneuvering on uneven terrain for many hours a day. Weather conditions will
vary from cold winds or rain in the early spring to temperatures over 100F
in the summer. The use of global positioning systems (handheld GPS units),
computers, PDAs, digital cameras, and on- and off-road vehicles are an
essential part of the job. Camping under primitive conditions at remote
locations on data collection trips will often be required. Schedules are
often determined by plant phenology.  Incumbents must also be willing to
spend days at a time working at a computer during periods of data entry and
analysis.



·  Lift up to 50-70 pounds of material or equipment

·  Bend, lift, pull, and push

·  Crouch, stoop, kneel, stand, or bend for long periods of time

·  Drive for many hours a day on highways and 4WD roads.

·  Handle plant material for many hours a day.

·  Walk and stand for long periods of time on uneven surfaces carrying
equipment

·  Be outside in extreme heat or cold (depending upon the season)

·  Occasionally work 10+ hour days

·  Travel and camp overnight & up to 8 days at a time for project work



*Compensation:*

   1. Living Allowance stipend*: $6,100
   2. AmeriCorps Education Award**: $1,538.36
   3. Medical, dental and vision insurance provided at no cost



* Final living allowance amount and AmeriCorps Education Award value are
determined by the length of the appointment.

** AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future
education experiences, including payment of qualifying federal student
loans. Loan forbearance and accrued interest payment on qualifying student
loans is also available.



*Timeline:*  June–September 2018 (13 weeks)



*Location:*

   - Salt Lake City, UT (BLM)





Salt Lake City: Nestled in between the Great Salt Lake and the stunning
Wasatch Mountains the Salt Lake City metropolitan area has a population of
about a million people. As Utah’s capital and largest city it has a rich
history and offers year-round recreation opportunities. The BLM Utah State
Office in Salt Lake City manages nearly 23 million acres of public land in
Utah, ranging from alpine wilderness to sprawling red rock deserts, which
are widely recognized as some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.



*Qualifications:*

· Bachelor’s degree with coursework and field experience related to
biology, botany, ecology, plant science, or related field;

· Experience identifying 

[ECOLOG-L] Forestry Crew Lead - Eldorado National Forest

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Forestry Crew Lead
Great Basin Institute / US Forest Service Pacific Southwest National Forests

*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the US Forest Service (USFS)
Pacific Southwest Region, is recruiting a Forestry Crew Lead to work
cooperatively with USFS and GBI staff to perform vegetation management and
restoration projects within forest/woodland areas. Duties will include
performing standardized timber cruising, and assisting in stand exam data
collection. Data are gathered using standard instruments, direct
measurements, observations, and on-site inspections. The Forestry Crew Lead
will also select and mark individual trees for harvest using well defined
marking guidelines and silvicultural prescriptions. Training will be
provided on tree-species identification, GPS data collection, tree marking,
and other project-specific tasks.



A 4-5-person forestry crew (one lead and 3-4 technicians per crew) will
perform this work in collaboration with USFS. Leadership responsibilities
will include communication with USFS and GBI staff, maintaining safety
awareness and practices in the field, scheduling, logistics, and overseeing
fidelity to methods and quality of outcomes.



Camping at a work site for several days may be required to meet project
objectives.



*Compensation and Timeline:*

   - Rate of Pay: $24.00/hour
   - Health insurance

o   Duration: 18-week appointment starting 4 June 2018 (6 weeks on the
Stanislaus National Forest (NF) followed by 12 weeks on the Eldorado NF);
possible extension pending funding availability.



*Location: *Stanislaus NF near Sonora, CA, and then Eldorado NF near
Placerville, CA.



*Qualifications:*

   - Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Botany or other related natural science
   field, with coursework and experience that demonstrate understanding of the
   principles of forestry and their application;
   - Knowledge of the mixed conifer forests typical of eastern California,
   including common plants (woody and herbaceous), wildlife, and/or
   geology/topography;
   - Experience in timber cruising and in standard forestry mensuration,
   survey, and inventory protocols;
   - Capacity to collect and maintain field data in an organized manner
   that is easily understood and accessible to other resource staff;
   - Experience leading forestry crews in the field, including oversight of
   safety, communication, fidelity to methods, and data quality;
   - Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a
   diverse audience;
   - Experience using ArcGIS to create maps;
   - Ability to navigate and collect data using handheld GPS units;
   - Proficiency using a compass and topographic map to navigate;
   - Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to
   safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads;
   - Ability to live and work in rural and remote field and office setting;
   - Physically fit to work outdoors, carry up to 50 pounds of personal
   and/or field equipment, and withstand the rigors of a forested and/or high
   desert environment in all seasons;
   - Willingness and ability to camp in remote, primitive sites for several
   consecutive days;
   - Familiarity with best practices for field safety and Leave No Trace
   principles; and
   - Willingness and ability to consistently enact high performance
   standards and a strong work and team ethic in support of the mission of GBI
   and the goals and objectives of the USFS.



*To apply:* Please follow this link to apply directly through our online
portal:

*http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-024
*



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qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
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identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information &
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[ECOLOG-L] Vegetation Monitoring Technician - Great Basin Institute / Joshua Tree National Park

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Vegetation Monitoring Technician
Great Basin Institute / Joshua Tree National Park

*Description:*

In cooperation with the National Park Service Joshua Tree National Park
(JOTR), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Vegetation Monitoring
Technician to support vegetation monitoring and management projects. The
Technician will be responsible for implementing on-the-ground monitoring
protocols and will work with a research team to lead volunteers, collect
data, and enter data into various databases. This program will focus on
conditions and trends of park resources in order to improve scientific
understanding of how the vegetation of the park is responding to the
effects of climate and environmental change. JOTR has established a suite
of long term monitoring programs and needs assistance in gathering data for
analysis to guide management and policy. These projects will help create,
promote, facilitate and/or improve the public understanding of natural,
cultural, historic, recreational, and other aspects of JOTR. Another goal
of the program is to provide youth with an opportunity to spend time
working on projects in JOTR.



Other duties will include maintaining and establishing new volunteer-based
programs to provide visitors and community members with opportunities to
participate in natural resource management activities; coordinate species
inventories, citizen science/external research partner studies done in the
park. The Technician will support the JOTR Restoration staff with various
projects. This will include native plant restoration including planting and
irrigation, invasive plant inventory and control, boundary incursion
mapping, protection and restoration activities, and plant propagation and
nursery maintenance.



* Compensation:   *

   - $18/hour
   - Health and Dental Benefits



* Timeline:  *

o   6-month appointment beginning May/June 2018, or pending availability
and completion of DOI Background Investigation

o   Full time, 40 hours per week, possibly including some weekends



*Location:*

Joshua Tree National Park encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in southern
California. Joshua Tree National Park is of special management concern,
lying in the transition of the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert. Field
conditions include hot, arid days with high exposure to the sun, as well as
cold, winter weather. Resources of the region include threatened and/or
endangered species habitat, big game habitats, abandoned mine lands, and
historic and prehistoric cultural sites.



*Qualifications:*

o   Bachelor’s degree in biology, restoration ecology, botany,
environmental studies/science or related discipline;

o   Experience in performing field work, and applying methodological
protocols for collecting field data;

o   Familiarity with ecological processes and the flora of the Mojave
and/or Sonoran Deserts;

o   Familiarity with or previous experience working in the Mojave and/or
Sonoran Deserts;

o   Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a
diverse audience;

o   Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and
navigation;

o   Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass;

o   Experience using ArcGIS software;

o   Willingness and ability to work safely, hike long distances carrying
40-50 pounds, and lift, carry and use equipment in harsh, variable desert
conditions, including in extreme heat;

o   Willingness to work a variable schedule, possibly including some
weekends; and

o   Valid, state-issued driver’s license and familiarity driving 4WD
vehicles on unimproved roads.

o   Ability to work effectively on a diverse team that includes other
Research Associates, interns, and volunteers

o   Demonstrated leadership skills, including coordinating and overseeing
groups of volunteers



*How to Apply:*

Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-035




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.

[ECOLOG-L] Vegetation Monitoring Technician - Great Basin Institute / Joshua Tree National Park

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Vegetation Monitoring Technician
Great Basin Institute / Joshua Tree National Park

*Description:*

In cooperation with the National Park Service Joshua Tree National Park
(JOTR), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Vegetation Monitoring
Technician to support vegetation monitoring and management projects. The
Technician will be responsible for implementing on-the-ground monitoring
protocols and will work with a research team to lead volunteers, collect
data, and enter data into various databases. This program will focus on
conditions and trends of park resources in order to improve scientific
understanding of how the vegetation of the park is responding to the
effects of climate and environmental change. JOTR has established a suite
of long term monitoring programs and needs assistance in gathering data for
analysis to guide management and policy. These projects will help create,
promote, facilitate and/or improve the public understanding of natural,
cultural, historic, recreational, and other aspects of JOTR. Another goal
of the program is to provide youth with an opportunity to spend time
working on projects in JOTR.



Other duties will include maintaining and establishing new volunteer-based
programs to provide visitors and community members with opportunities to
participate in natural resource management activities; coordinate species
inventories, citizen science/external research partner studies done in the
park. The Technician will support the JOTR Restoration staff with various
projects. This will include native plant restoration including planting and
irrigation, invasive plant inventory and control, boundary incursion
mapping, protection and restoration activities, and plant propagation and
nursery maintenance.



* Compensation:   *

   - $18/hour
   - Health and Dental Benefits



* Timeline:  *

o   6-month appointment beginning May/June 2018, or pending availability
and completion of DOI Background Investigation

o   Full time, 40 hours per week, possibly including some weekends



*Location:*

Joshua Tree National Park encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in southern
California. Joshua Tree National Park is of special management concern,
lying in the transition of the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert. Field
conditions include hot, arid days with high exposure to the sun, as well as
cold, winter weather. Resources of the region include threatened and/or
endangered species habitat, big game habitats, abandoned mine lands, and
historic and prehistoric cultural sites.



*Qualifications:*

o   Bachelor’s degree in biology, restoration ecology, botany,
environmental studies/science or related discipline;

o   Experience in performing field work, and applying methodological
protocols for collecting field data;

o   Familiarity with ecological processes and the flora of the Mojave
and/or Sonoran Deserts;

o   Familiarity with or previous experience working in the Mojave and/or
Sonoran Deserts;

o   Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a
diverse audience;

o   Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and
navigation;

o   Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass;

o   Experience using ArcGIS software;

o   Willingness and ability to work safely, hike long distances carrying
40-50 pounds, and lift, carry and use equipment in harsh, variable desert
conditions, including in extreme heat;

o   Willingness to work a variable schedule, possibly including some
weekends; and

o   Valid, state-issued driver’s license and familiarity driving 4WD
vehicles on unimproved roads.

o   Ability to work effectively on a diverse team that includes other
Research Associates, interns, and volunteers

o   Demonstrated leadership skills, including coordinating and overseeing
groups of volunteers



*How to Apply:*

Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=PD;
REQ=2018-RAP-035



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.

[ECOLOG-L] Wilderness Inventory and Monitoring Technician - Wells, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Description:*
In cooperation with the U.S. Forest Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, the
Great Basin Institute is recruiting two (2) Wilderness Inventory &
Monitoring Technicians. The Technicians will play a key role in collecting
data that will be utilized by the Forest in their efforts to accomplish
inventory and monitoring work for one Wilderness Stewardship Performance
element, Agency Management Actions. Technicians will work in two distinct
Wilderness areas, including the Jarbidge and East Humboldts wildernesses.
The monitoring and inventory efforts are intended to raise the wilderness
stewardship performance scores for the Agency Management Action element
from zero to four.  For more on the US Forest Service Wilderness
Stewardship Performance Program and the Agency Management Action element,
please visit the following website:  https://www.wilderness.net/
NWPS/documents/FS/WSP-Guidebook_v2017.2.pdf

Wilderness Technicians often make public contacts to educate visitors about
forest rules and regulations as well as to provide information and answer
questions. Work will be accomplished in remote settings both on and
off-trail, so a focus on personal as well co-worker safety is essential.
Overnight stays involve camping in a tent in a remote backcountry setting
are required.  Field hitches may last anywhere from 3 to 8 days at a time.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess a demonstrated true love
for wilderness, backcountry and a desire to spend time there.


*Timeline*:
This is a 9 week AmeriCorps national service appointment from June 11, 2018
to August 9, 2018.


*Technical requirements:*
o A combination of educational and/or field experiences related to public
land or wilderness management, recreation or other natural resource filed;
o Experience recreating or working in the wilderness or backcountry,
including knowledge and proficiency in backcountry travel;
o Experience implementing field data collection protocols accurately and
completely;
o Prior experience with wilderness inventory and monitoring protocols,
desirable but not required;
o Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and data
collection;
o Knowledge of GIS software, highly desirable but not required; and
o Experience summarizing data and field experiences in written format.

*Additional requirements:*
o Possess a valid, state-issued drivers license and clean driving record;
o Experience operating 4WD trucks on and off paved roads setting, including
narrow, mountain forest roads;
o Ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual
goals;
o Effectively communicate orally or in writing with a diverse public;
o Possess good organizational skills;
o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all
types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, be very physically
fit and able to carry upwards of 50-70 pounds in a backpack;
o Comfortable in very remote settings with experience in backcountry
situations for several days and a willingness to camp in remote, improved
and unimproved wilderness areas; and
o Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education
Award (limit of four in a lifetime, or equivalent of two full-time terms of
service), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and
federal criminal background checks.

*Location*:

  The crew will be based in Wells, NV, which is located in northeastern
Nevada east of Elko, NV along the I-80 corridor. This area of eastern
Nevada is rich in outdoor activities with the Jarbidge Wilderness and
Lamoille Canyon recreation area within close proximity. Wells is
approximately 30 minutes east of Elko, NV, 2.5 hours (181 miles) west of
Salt Lake City, UT, and 2 hours (115 miles) south of Twin Falls, ID.

*Compensation:*
This is an AmeriCorps position; candidates will receive a living stipend
dependent on their length of service. The living stipend is a fixed amount,
not an hourly wage or a salary. The stipend is paid to members in bi-weekly
installments throughout their term of service. Upon completion of
AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award also
dependent on the length of service that can be used for paying off student
loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college.

• 9 week (300 hour) AmeriCorps service term: $2,700 living stipend
(approximately $630 every two weeks before taxes)

Education Award:
Upon successful completion of your term you will be given access to your
Segal Education award which can be used for Title IV university/college
tuition or to pay for federal student loans. The education award is only
considered taxable income on the day you use the award.

Education Award amounts are dependent on the length of your term:

• 3 month (450 hour) AmeriCorps service term: $1,230.69

Per Diem:
For every day you work in the field with us you will receive $15.00. 

[ECOLOG-L] Rare Plant Survey Intern - Reno, Nevada - Start Date: 5/21

[Augustine Sughrua]

  Rare Plant Survey Intern
Great Basin Institute / USFS H-TNF, Carson RD

*Description*

In cooperation with the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe
National Forest, the Great Basin Institute (GBI) is recruiting two Rare
Plant Survey Interns to perform botanical surveys within the northeastern
region of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Rare plant surveys will be conducted on
Forest Service land in the shadow of Mt. Rose and Slide Mountain, and will
target high priority fuels treatment units. Survey protocols, supplies, and
training will be provided. As part of a three-person team, Interns will
work cooperatively with a GBI Rare Plant Survey Lead to accomplish project
goals and objectives.



The Great Basin Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to
advancing environmental research, education, and service throughout the
West. GBI’s Research Associate Program provides multidisciplinary capacity
for professional support of diverse partnerships across western states
while presenting emerging professionals with career-enhancing opportunities
in natural/cultural/recreation resource management, ecological
conservation, environmental stewardship, and related fields. While
supporting GBI’s partnership with the Forest Service, this work will
provide opportunities to gain experience in performing rare plant surveys,
plant specimen collection and preparation, GIS data collection and
processing. Rare Plant Survey Interns will also gain exposure to policies
and approaches for managing natural resources on public lands



*Compensation*

   - Living Allowance: $5,760 – This is an AmeriCorps position and Interns
   will receive a living allowance for the service term in the amount of
   $5,760. This is not a wage or salary and is fractionally paid to members
   every other week throughout the service term.
   - Education Award: $1,538 – Upon successful completion of AmeriCorps
   service, members will receive an additional education award in the amount
   of $1,538 that can be used for paying qualified student loans or paying
   other qualifying educational courses.
   - Health insurance



*  Timeline*

   - 12-week term of service beginning on 21 May 2018
   - Full time, 40 hours per week



*Location**: *This position will be based at GBI offices in Reno, NV. Field
work will be conducted east of Mt. Rose and Slide Mountain (Carson Range of
the Sierras). Elevation within the entire project area is generally within
5,000-7,000 feet.



*Qualifications*

Technical requirements:

   - Undergraduate degree in botany, range ecology, or a closely related
   field in the biological sciences;
   - Coursework in plant taxonomy and/or systematics, preferred;
   - Experience conducting botanical field work, preferred;
   - Ability to learn the flora of the eastern Sierra Nevadas /Great Basin
   transition zone;
   - Ability to adhere to established protocols for data collection;
   - Experience using dichotomous  plant keys, preferred; and
   - Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and
   data collection.



Additional requirements:

   - Possess a valid, state-issued drivers license and clean driving record;
   - Experience operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, preferred;
   - Ability to communicate effectively with team members, agency staff,
   and a diverse public;
   - Possess good organizational skills;
   - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in
   varying types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards
   of 30 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition;
   and
   - Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or
   legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps
   Education Award (limit of two in a lifetime, regardless of award amount),
   and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal
   criminal background checks.



*How to apply:* Please follow this link to apply directly through our
online portal: (Insert link)

*http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-023
*





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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
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employer or the government, or against any 

[ECOLOG-L] Rangeland Monitoring Field Crew - Elko, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Rangeland Monitoring Field Crew
Great Basin Institute / BLM, Elko District Office

*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land
Management Elko District Office, is recruiting a Rangeland Monitoring Field
Leader and two Rangeland Monitoring Field Technicians to collect ecological
data on upland and riparian systems to inform management of public lands.



Activities include:

   - Identifying common plant species of the Great Basin and Range under
   field conditions;
   - Collecting ecological data on upland and riparian systems including
   use of basic rangeland monitoring techniques such as line point Intercept,
   basal gap, plant production, soil stability, stubble height, and
   height-weight;

· Recording data electronically and on paper data forms, and
entering and editing data collected in the field;

   - Maintaining accurate records of field monitoring activities;

· Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for
monitoring strategies, priorities, and future sites;

· Conducting quality control checks of data collected, and ensuring
established field collection and safety protocols are adhered to;

· Ensuring GBI and BLM equipment are used and maintained properly.



Training will be provided in monitoring techniques and related approaches
to field work and data management. Camping in remote locations for
consecutive days will be required to meet project objectives. This
opportunity will provide experience in standard approaches to data-based
rangeland management, and exposure to federal policies and approaches to
managing public lands with a multi-use designation.



*Compensation and Timeline:  *

· Rate of Pay – Field Leader: $17.50/hour; Field Technicians:
$16.00/hour

· Additional $75.00/week housing stipend

· Paid holidays and personal leave

· Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision benefits)

· Duration: May – September 28, 2018

· Timeframe: Full time, 40 hours per week (overtime may be required
occasionally)



*Location:* This work is based at the BLM Elko District Office in Elko, NV.
The district encompasses 12.3 million acres in northeastern Nevada within
the Basin and Range Province. Positioned near the base of the Ruby
Mountains and scenic Lamoille Canyon, Elko is located along I-80 with
direct access to Reno/Tahoe (300 miles west) and Salt Lake City, UT (250
miles east). Recreation opportunities, including hiking, camping, visiting
cultural resource sites, and wildlife viewing, abound in this region.







*Qualifications:*

· Bachelor’s degree with coursework and field experience related to
biology, botany, plant science, or related field;

· Experience identifying plants using taxonomic keys or familiarity
with Great Basin plants;

· Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and
navigation;

· Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass;

· Understanding and/or experience using ArcView GIS software,
helpful;

· Willingness and ability to work in harsh, ever-changing desert
conditions, including extreme temperatures, independently and as part of a
team;

· Ability to repeatedly bend and stoop, and to carry sampling
equipment and personal gear over uneven terrain;

· Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with
a diverse audience;

· Willingness to camp in remote, undeveloped sites for multiple
days;

· Valid, state-issued driver’s license and familiarity driving 4WD
vehicles on- and off-road;

· Experience operating All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) on difficult
terrain helpful;

· Willingness and ability to consistently enact high performance
standards and a strong work and team ethic in support of the goals and
objectives of the AIM program and the mission of GBI; and

· Successful applicants 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=2018-RAP-026





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 

[ECOLOG-L] Natural Resource Crew Coordinator - Las Vegas, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Natural Resource Crew Coordinator
GBI / USFS Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

*Description:*

In cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Spring Mountains National
Recreation Area, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting one Research
Associate (RA) to serve as the Natural Resource Crew Coordinator.  This RA
will oversee natural resource crews on multiple projects. These duties will
be performed on the Spring Mountains located near Las Vegas, Nevada. The
coordinator will supervisor 4 Crew Leads surveying for Threatened,
Endangered and Sensitive (TES) species on pre- and post-project
implementation sites.



The coordinator is responsible for training and managing crew members on
two separate projects:

1) 2-person field crew in developed recreation areas surveying post project
implementation, assessing TES populations, and recommending restoration
techniques including seed collection, unauthorized trail decommissioning,
erosion abatement, and working with volunteers and public outreach.

2) 10-person field crew working and camping in the back country surveying a
2,000 acre area for TES species on a pre-implementation project site.
Surveys include rare and endemic plants, migratory birds, acoustic
call-back surveys for raptors, and bat monitoring.



Duties may include management and training of crew leads and members, QA/QC
of collected data, reporting of accomplishment to GBI and Forest Service
Supervisors, organization of project files, data entry into corporate
databases. Camping is required during some work weeks. Crews work Monday –
Thursday, 10-hour days. Other duties may include: physical habitat
restoration, seed collection, coordinating and working with volunteer
groups, butterfly surveys, collection of herbarium vouchers disturbance
assessment, and wild Horse and burro utilization and monitoring.



*Timeline:*

• Beginning May 2018, or pending availability and completion of DOI
Background Investigation, and ending November 16, 2018.

• Full time, 40 hours per week; overtime and/or weekend hours may be
required occasionally



*Compensation:*

• $1,360.00 Bi-weekly Salary

• Health Insurance available

• Field Per Diem

• Wilderness First Aid and CPR Training

• ArcGIS Training Courses



*Location:*

The base of operations for this opportunity is north and west of Las Vegas,
NV on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (SMNRA) (Clark and Nye
Counties, Nevada). Successful applicants will experience a tremendous
diversity of habitat types from the Mojave Desert habitat surrounding the
SMNRA. Many developed and undeveloped recreational opportunities are
available in the region ranging from rock climbing and bouldering, to
mountain biking, hiking, and fishing.



*Qualifications:*

   - Bachelor’s degree in biology (botany, natural resource conservation,
   ecology) or a related field;
   - *At least one year* of leading field crew(s) performing floristic
   and/or other field surveys;
   - Experience (one year) conducting restoration monitoring and
   maintenance work;
   - Knowledge of plant taxonomy and ecology including the use of technical
   botanical keys;
   - Experience identifying Mojave Desert flora and fauna;
   - Familiarity with State and Federal laws and Forest Service policies
   related to plants;
   - Experience writing data driven survey reports for biologist review;
   - Experience with ArcMap and database management (creating maps,
   managing large quantities of data etc.);
   - High attention to detail and excellent organization skills;
   - Ability to communicate well with a large diverse group of crew members
   and forest service staff;
   - Ability to effectively and efficiently conduct volunteer program
   development, program promotion, interpretation, and media development;
   - Experience in event coordination and promotion;
   - Experience recruiting, scheduling, coordinating, training, and
   coaching volunteers;
   - Ability to complete a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Background
   Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to US Forest Service indicating an
   active and fully adjudicated BI has been completed prior to beginning the
   position.



Successful applicant must complete a US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to US Forest Service
indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has been completed prior to
beginning the position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please
let us know in your application.



Additional requirements:

   - Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time (e.g.,
   digging, bending over, hauling material, hiking);
   - 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;
   - Willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field;
   - Willingness to sometimes work 

[ECOLOG-L] Biological Specialist - Carson City, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Biological Specialist
Great Basin Institute/BLM Nevada, Sierra Front and Stillwater Field
Offices/ Nevada Department of Wildlife

*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land
Management’s Sierra Front and Stillwater Field Office and Nevada Department
of Wildlife, is recruiting to hire experienced biological technicians to
work cooperatively with BLM resource staff to provide monitoring and
implementation support for sage-grouse and sagebrush natural resource
management projects. The Technicians will also support a broad spectrum of
projects, including wildlife management, rangeland management, and
recreation management.



More specifically, the Technicians will be involved in the following
projects:

   - Implementing the Action Plan Amendments for greater sage-grouse, such
   as:
  - Completing conifer removal projects, which includes marking unit
  boundaries, monitoring for biological resources before and after
treatment,
  and volunteers in completing small-scale conifer projects, including
  maintenance of existing projects;
  - Completing NEPA for projects with guidance from BLM staff;
  - Collecting native seed;
  - Completing habitat restoration projects such as seeding, planting,
  mowing, fence building, maintenance and removal, and weed management;
  - Fence inventory and marking for sage-grouse and installing wildlife
  escape ramps in troughs;
  - Providing educational programs;
  - Patrolling project areas to identify and mitigate habitat impacts;
   - Conducting habitat sampling focusing on vegetation attributes,
   including species identification, cover, density and frequency; and
   - Collecting field data on vegetation characteristics and spatial
   features, generating and manipulating geodatabases, and producing maps of
   project assessment and treatment areas.



*Location:*

The BLM Carson City District Office administers more than 4.8 million acres
of federal public land in eleven counties in western Nevada and eastern
California.  The District Office is located in Carson City, Nevada, less
than 40 minutes south of Reno and less than 30 minutes from the scenic Lake
Tahoe. Carson City offers easy access to numerous outdoor activities,
including hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, and
skiing/snowboarding.



The BLM Carson City District Office is split into two field offices: Sierra
Front Field Office on the west and the Stillwater Field Office on the east.
Both field office staffs are co-located with the District Office on the
east side of Carson City, along the Carson River. There will also be
additional duties in the Bishop Field Office in CA and travel will be
expected.



*Compensation & Timeline:*

   - Rate of Pay: $19.75/hour
   - Medical benefits (health and dental)
   - Paid personal leave
   - Start Date: 39-week appointment beginning around the end of May,
   pending availability and completion of DOI Background Investigation
   - Full time, 40 hours per week



*Qualifications:*

· Bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences, with coursework and/or
experience that demonstrate understanding of the principles of general
biology, ecology, wildlife management, rangeland management and/or botany;

· Knowledge of the Great Basin and/or eastern Sierra regions,
including common plants, wildlife, and/or geology/topography, desirable;

· Strong back-country skills, including safety, navigation, and low
impact principles;

· Ability to navigate and collect data using handheld GPS units;

· Experience utilizing a compass and reading topographic map;

· Experience collecting field data according to standard protocols,
including conducting habitat sampling focusing on vegetation attributes,
such as species identification, cover, density and frequency;

· Familiarity with restoration principles and practices;

· Knowledge of GIS software for making maps, generating and
manipulating geodatabases, and data analysis;

· Experience with technical writing and/or producing written
project reports;

· Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license, and
ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads;

· Ability to live and work in a rural and remote field and office
environment;

· Ability to work in all types of weather conditions, traverse
uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise
maintain good physical condition;

· Willingness to travel and camp in remote field sites;

· Prior experience working collaboratively in a multi-agency
environment, desirable;

· Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an
interdisciplinary team;

· Effectively communicate, both written and orally, with a diverse
audience; and

· Willingness and ability to consistently enact high performance
standards and a strong work 

[ECOLOG-L] Botany and Wildlife Technician - Bishop, California

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Botany and Wildlife Technician*
Great Basin Institute/BLM California, Bishop Field Office/ Nevada
Department of Wildlife

*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land
Management’s Bishop Field Office and Nevada Department of Wildlife, is
recruiting to hire an *experienced* biological technician to work
cooperatively with BLM resource staff to provide monitoring and
implementation support for sage-grouse and sagebrush natural resource
management projects. The Technician will also support a broad spectrum of
projects, including native seed collection, wildlife management, rangeland
management, and recreation management.



More specifically, the Technician will be involved in the following
projects:

   - Implementing the Bi-State Action Plan for greater sage-grouse, such
   as:
  - Collecting native seed as part of the Seeds of Success and Great
  Basin Ecoregion Seed Program will be a primary duty;
  - Completing conifer removal projects, which includes marking unit
  boundaries, monitoring for biological resources before and after
treatment,
  and volunteers in completing small-scale conifer projects;
  - Completing NEPA on small habitat restoration projects with guidance
  from BLM staff;
  - Completing habitat restoration projects such as seeding, planting,
  mowing, fence building, maintenance and removal, and weed management;
  - Providing educational programs or leading volunteer events;
  - Patrolling recreational use areas to identify and mitigate habitat
  impacts;
   - Coordinating between the BLM and GBI vegetation sampling crews;
   - Conducting habitat sampling following the Assessment Inventory and
   Monitoring strategy  which focuses on vegetation attributes, including
   species identification, cover, density and frequency; and
   - Collecting field data on vegetation characteristics and spatial
   features, generating and manipulating geodatabases, and producing maps of
   project assessment and treatment areas.
   - Other duties that implement the Action Plan as developed.



*Location:*

The Bishop Field Office manages 750,000 acres of unique vestige of wild
California, emphasizing conservation, education and partnerships. Public
lands in Mono and Inyo counties span the length of the eastern Sierra from
Topaz Lake to Owens Lake in a region dominated by public lands. Centrally
located between Reno, NV and Los Angeles, CA, Bishop offers excellent
access to numerous outdoor activities, including rock climbing, hiking,
mountain biking, fishing, and skiing/snowboarding, among other activities.
Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Death Valley National Parks, as well as the
Inyo, Sequoia and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests are easily accessible.



*Compensation & Timeline:*

   - Rate of Pay: $19.57/hour
   - Medical benefits (health and dental)
   - Paid personal leave
   - Start Date: 28-week appointment beginning May 15, 2018, pending
   availability and completion of DOI Background Investigation
   - Full time, 40 hours per week





*Qualifications:*

· Bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences, with coursework and/or
experience that demonstrate understanding of the principles of botany,
general biology, ecology, and/or wildlife management;

· Knowledge of the Great Basin and/or eastern Sierra regions,
including common plants, wildlife, and/or geology/topography desirable;

· Use of a dichotomous key to identify plants to species level;

· Strong back-country skills, including safety, navigation, and low
impact principles;

· Ability to navigate and collect data using handheld GPS units;

· Experience utilizing a compass and reading topographic map;

· Experience collecting field data according to standard protocols,
including conducting habitat sampling focusing on vegetation attributes,
such as species identification, cover, density and frequency;

· Familiarity with restoration principles and practices;

· Knowledge of GIS software for making maps, generating and
manipulating geodatabases, and data analysis;

· Experience with technical writing and/or producing written
project reports;

· Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license, and
ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads;

· Ability to live and work in a rural and remote field and office
environment;

· Ability to work in all types of weather conditions, traverse
uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise
maintain good physical condition;

· Willingness to travel to remote field sites;

· Willingness and ability to camp, sometimes in remote areas;

· Prior experience working collaboratively in a multi-agency
environment, desirable;

· Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an
interdisciplinary team;

· Effectively communicate, 

[ECOLOG-L] Rangeland Monitoring Field Crew - Elko, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Rangeland Monitoring Field Crew
Great Basin Institute / BLM, Elko District Office

*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land
Management Elko District Office, is recruiting a Rangeland Monitoring Field
Leader and two Rangeland Monitoring Field Technicians to collect ecological
data on upland and riparian systems to inform management of public lands.



Activities include:

   - Identifying common plant species of the Great Basin and Range under
   field conditions;
   - Collecting ecological data on upland and riparian systems including
   use of basic rangeland monitoring techniques such as line point Intercept,
   basal gap, plant production, soil stability, stubble height, and
   height-weight;

· Recording data electronically and on paper data forms, and
entering and editing data collected in the field;

   - Maintaining accurate records of field monitoring activities;

· Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for
monitoring strategies, priorities, and future sites;

· Conducting quality control checks of data collected, and ensuring
established field collection and safety protocols are adhered to;

· Ensuring GBI and BLM equipment are used and maintained properly.



Training will be provided in monitoring techniques and related approaches
to field work and data management. Camping in remote locations for
consecutive days will be required to meet project objectives. This
opportunity will provide experience in standard approaches to data-based
rangeland management, and exposure to federal policies and approaches to
managing public lands with a multi-use designation.



*Compensation and Timeline:  *

· Rate of Pay – Field Leader: $17.50/hour; Field Technicians:
$16.00/hour

· Additional $75.00/week housing stipend

· Paid holidays and personal leave

· Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision benefits)

· Duration: April 30, 2018 – September 28, 2018

· Timeframe: Full time, 40 hours per week (overtime may be required
occasionally)



*Location:* This work is based at the BLM Elko District Office in Elko, NV.
The district encompasses 12.3 million acres in northeastern Nevada within
the Basin and Range Province. Positioned near the base of the Ruby
Mountains and scenic Lamoille Canyon, Elko is located along I-80 with
direct access to Reno/Tahoe (300 miles west) and Salt Lake City, UT (250
miles east). Recreation opportunities, including hiking, camping, visiting
cultural resource sites, and wildlife viewing, abound in this region.







*Qualifications:*

· Bachelor’s degree with coursework and field experience related to
biology, botany, plant science, or related field;

· Experience identifying plants using taxonomic keys or familiarity
with Great Basin plants;

· Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and
navigation;

· Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass;

· Understanding and/or experience using ArcView GIS software,
helpful;

· Willingness and ability to work in harsh, ever-changing desert
conditions, including extreme temperatures, independently and as part of a
team;

· Ability to repeatedly bend and stoop, and to carry sampling
equipment and personal gear over uneven terrain;

· Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with
a diverse audience;

· Willingness to camp in remote, undeveloped sites for multiple
days;

· Valid, state-issued driver’s license and familiarity driving 4WD
vehicles on- and off-road;

· Experience operating All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) on difficult
terrain helpful;

· Willingness and ability to consistently enact high performance
standards and a strong work and team ethic in support of the goals and
objectives of the AIM program and the mission of GBI; and

· Successful applicants 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=2018-RAP-026





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 

[ECOLOG-L] Botany Intern - Carson City, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Botany Intern *
*Bureau of Land Management / Great Basin Institute *
*_*

Member will provide national service at Bureau of Land Management Service
host site for the AmeriCorps Intern Program.



*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) is recruiting one (1) Seed Menu Interns to join our
AmeriCorps program to develop an approach for developing ecologically based
seed menus that will enhance the vegetation management efforts of the BLM.



*Primary Responsibilities: *

· Scouting and identifying populations of target native plant
species suitable for the program;

· GPS mapping populations of plants, disturbance areas, and other
features;

· Monitoring the phenology of plant populations to identify optimal
seed collection times;

· Collecting seed from plant populations for both operational and
conservation collections and completing data forms in accordance with the
Seeds of Success (SOS) Technical Protocol;

· Processing and shipping seed.

· Taking herbarium vouchers, and processing and shipping as
necessary.

· Collecting tissue samples of target species for genetic analysis
and processing and shipping.

· Recording data electronically and on paper data forms, entering
and editing data related to restoration activities;

· Assisting with the coordination of conservation crew work;

· Assisting with the coordination of volunteer seed collection and
restoration events;

· Provide support for arid land restoration projects;

· Monitoring and maintenance of reciprocal transplant study plots;

· Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for
program improvements, priorities, and future projects.



*Related Responsibilities:*

● Participate in trainings provided by BLM staff and community partners;

● Meet with Host Site Supervisor on a regular basis;

● Participate in required national service days; and

● Participate in regular AmeriCorps team meetings.











*Physical Demands:  *

Field work involves driving GBI trucks on both highways and 4WD roads,
often for 100+ miles per day as well as hiking off designated trails or
routes, across rugged terrain, up to 5 miles per day, but more typically
0-2 miles per day. Seed collection requires regular stooping, standing and
maneuvering on uneven terrain for many hours a day. Weather conditions will
vary from cold winds or rain in the early spring to temperatures over 100F
in the summer. The use of global positioning systems (handheld GPS units),
computers, PDAs, digital cameras, and on- and off-road vehicles are an
essential part of the job. Camping under primitive conditions at remote
locations on data collection trips will often be required. Schedules are
often determined by plant phenology.  Incumbents must also be willing to
spend days at a time working at a computer during periods of data entry and
analysis.



·  Lift up to 50-70 pounds of material or equipment

·  Bend, lift, pull, and push

·  Crouch, stoop, kneel, stand, or bend for long periods of time

·  Drive for many hours a day on highways and 4WD roads.

·  Handle plant material for many hours a day.

·  Walk and stand for long periods of time on uneven surfaces carrying
equipment

·  Be outside in extreme heat or cold (depending upon the season)

·  Occasionally work 10+ hour days

·  Travel and camp overnight & up to 8 days at a time for project work



*Compensation:*

   1. Living Allowance stipend*: $8,384.20
   2. AmeriCorps Education Award**: $2,215.24
   3. Housing Stipend: $75/week
   4. Medical, dental and vision insurance provided at no cost



* Final living allowance amount and AmeriCorps Education Award value are
determined by the length of the appointment.

** AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future
education experiences, including payment of qualifying federal student
loans. Loan forbearance and accrued interest payment on qualifying student
loans is also available.



*Timeline:*  May 2018 – October 2018 (20 weeks)



*Locations:*

Carson City, NV



Carson City, NV is located about 30 miles south of Reno and is the capital
of Nevada. It is within a 30 minute drive of Reno, Lake Tahoe and Virginia
City. Named after the mountain man, Kit Carson, Carson City was once a hub
for the Virginia and Truckee railroad. Wilderness enthusiasts will find
plenty of outdoors activities at nearby Spooner Lake and Washoe Lake State
Park. Spooner Lake is located approximately 15 miles from Carson City on
U.S. Highway 28 and is recognized as one of the most diverse ecosystems in
the area, and is also Nevada’s only catch and release fishery.



The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administers 47.5 million acres of
public land in Nevada. The area is home to historic mining and 

[ECOLOG-L] Rangeland Management Field Technician - Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Rangeland Management Field Technician
Great Basin Institute / U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is recruiting eight (8) Rangeland
Management Field Technicians to participate in botanical survey,
monitoring, and treatment projects for the forest's statewide noxious weed
control program. The primary duties include treating noxious weed
populations by hand or through chemical application of herbicides,
inventorying wilderness and non-wilderness forestlands for noxious weed
populations, and mapping treatment areas and plant populations using a
hand-held PDR (personal data recorder) and GPS unit. The majority of this
work is conducted using UTV and large 4WD spray rigs (trucks) traveling on
remote 4WD roads. A multi-week training session including invasive plant
and noxious weed identification, herbicide safety (including applicator
certification), technical training with PDRs and associated software, UTV
and 4WD operation, and first aid will be provided at the beginning of the
field season.



*Location:*

*Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest*

Rising from the floor of the Great Basin—the vast expanse between the Rocky
and Sierra Nevada Mountains where creeks and rivers flow inland rather than
to the ocean—the steep, green mountains of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National
Forest provide critical water, wildlife habitat, and incredible adventures
for visitors and residents. Ghost towns and historic mining cabins dot
these vast, largely undiscovered sky islands that offer freedom, solitude,
and a sense of discovery and adventure for the self-reliant.  Although
mostly remote, the Forest also borders some of the busiest urban areas in
the country—Las Vegas and Reno. For more information about this incredible
landscape, please visit the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest fact sheet
.



3 openings are available:  one in the Santa Rosa Ranger District located in
Paradise Valley, NV; one in Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger
District located in Elko, NV; and one in the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
located in Austin, NV.  For more information on each district, please visit
the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Visitor Guide
.



*Timeline: *

   - April 30, 2018 – November 1, 2018
  - 27 weeks
   - 40 hours/week



*Compensation:  *

   - Living Allowance: $10,888.78 (allocated biweekly)
   - Education Award: $2,907.50 (May be used for past, present or future
   educational expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student
   loans.)
   - $15/day field camping per diem when applicable
   - ACA Compliant MEC Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision,
   prescription) benefits at no cost to employee





   - Crew Members will be assigned to their respective ranger district for
   the 2018 field season.  USFS housing will be available on each district
   at a rate of $5.25/day.



*Qualifications:*

Technical requirements:

   - The successful candidates will possess knowledge and interest in
   botany and plant identification - prior experience with invasive plant
   management preferred;
   - Willingness to utilize chemical herbicide treatment methods, and
   ability to pass Nevada State Applicator exam;
   - Experience utilizing hand-held GPS units and/or PDRs for navigation
   and/or data collections, along with basic computer skills;
   - Ability to carry backpack sprayer or up to 40 pounds in a backpack,
   and otherwise maintain good physical condition;
   - Experience operating 4WD trucks on and off-road, including mountain
   forest roads;
   - Knowledge and experience in operating off highway vehicles, which
   includes Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV), and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV),
   desirable; and
   - Experience with towing and backing-up a trailer, desirable.



Additional requirements:

   - Ability to self-direct and self-motivate;
   - Possess good organizational skills;
   - Tolerant of working in variable weather conditions, willing and able
   to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and able to hike 2-5+ miles
   daily on uneven terrain;


   - Ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual
   goals and follow safe working practices;
   - Previous USFS Link Pass access, preferred;
   - Communicate effectively with a diverse public; and
   - Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving
   record.
   - The successful applicant(s) must complete the following background
   checks: (1) AmeriCorps Criminal History Check (state and federal), (2)
   National Sex Offender registry check, and (3) USDA Forest Service
   background investigation.



*How to Apply: *

Please visit our employment web page to apply directly through our online
portal:

[ECOLOG-L] AmeriCorps Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians - Las Vegas, Nevada - Urgent Opening

[Augustine Sughrua]

 AmeriCorps Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management

The Ecological Monitoring program at GBI, which focuses on the conservation
of natural resources in the Intermountain West, serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource
professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland
surveys.



As an element of this program, participants will implement the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy,
which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and long-term
ecological data at multiple scales across western public lands.



In accordance with these strategies and through partnerships with multiple
agencies, GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to supporting
resource management while providing college graduates and emerging
professionals with hands-on survey, inventory, monitoring, and reporting
experience in natural resource management.



*Description:*

In partnership with cooperating agencies, GBI is recruiting an AmeriCorps
Ecological Monitoring Field Technician to work with agency staff and GBI
staff. Each AmeriCorps Field Technician will participate in a field crew to
characterize vegetation using the AIM protocol, for which training will be
provided.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding resource management issues of the area. During periods
of field work, camping will be required. The timeframe for field data
collection will generally be either 4 days on (Mon-Thurs) or 8 days on
(Wed-Wed) – followed by either 3 days off (Fri-Sun) or 6 days off (Thu-Tue).



Field work may include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons,

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points



Additional duties include:

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into an Access-based database;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys; and

· Supporting QA/QC data checks



*Timeline:  *ASAP – August 3rd, 2018



*Location: *Las Vegas, Nevada



*Compensation:*

· Living Stipend of approximately $9,239.22 dispersed biweekly
($1,026.58 biweekly)

· $15 Camping per diem

· Paid holidays and personal leave

· Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)

· Student loan forbearance and interest accrual paid

· $2,215.24 AmeriCorps Education Award



*Qualifications:*

*Technical requirements:*

   - Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology,
   Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or
   related subject preferred;
   - Coursework or equivalent experience in plant taxonomy and/or
   systematics;
   - Experience identifying plants in the field and using a dichotomous
   key;
   - Familiarity with native and invasive plants of the sampling area and
   associated natural resource issues preferred;
   - Experience in describing and identifying soil horizons preferred;
   - Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring
   protocols, including standard rangeland monitoring protocols, photo plots,
   and site observations;
   - Experience with data entry and management;
   - Ability to read, interpret and navigate using topographic maps;
   - Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads,
   often in remote areas on unimproved roads;
   - Experience navigating and collecting coordinates with hand-held GPS
   units;
   - Experience creating maps and performing basic functions with GIS
   software (ArcMap); and
   - Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).



*Additional requirements:*

   - Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting, and
   to consistently enact high performance standards and a strong work and
   team ethic in support of the goals and objectives of the AIM program and
   the mission of GBI;
   - Valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record;
   - Ability to complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background
   Investigation (BI) and submit paperwork to BLM human resources prior to
   beginning position indicating that an active and fully adjudicated BI has
   been started or completed;
   - Ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual
   goals;
   - Ability to work independently;
   - Ability to 

[ECOLOG-L] Rangeland Management Field Technician - Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Rangeland Management Field Technician
Great Basin Institute / U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is recruiting eight (8) Rangeland
Management Field Technicians to participate in botanical survey,
monitoring, and treatment projects for the forest's statewide noxious weed
control program. The primary duties include treating noxious weed
populations by hand or through chemical application of herbicides,
inventorying wilderness and non-wilderness forestlands for noxious weed
populations, and mapping treatment areas and plant populations using a
hand-held PDR (personal data recorder) and GPS unit. The majority of this
work is conducted using UTV and large 4WD spray rigs (trucks) traveling on
remote 4WD roads. A multi-week training session including invasive plant
and noxious weed identification, herbicide safety (including applicator
certification), technical training with PDRs and associated software, UTV
and 4WD operation, and first aid will be provided at the beginning of the
field season.



*Location:*

*Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest*

Rising from the floor of the Great Basin—the vast expanse between the Rocky
and Sierra Nevada Mountains where creeks and rivers flow inland rather than
to the ocean—the steep, green mountains of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National
Forest provide critical water, wildlife habitat, and incredible adventures
for visitors and residents. Ghost towns and historic mining cabins dot
these vast, largely undiscovered sky islands that offer freedom, solitude,
and a sense of discovery and adventure for the self-reliant.  Although
mostly remote, the Forest also borders some of the busiest urban areas in
the country—Las Vegas and Reno. For more information about this incredible
landscape, please visit the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest fact sheet
.



3 openings are available:  one in the Santa Rosa Ranger District located in
Paradise Valley, NV; one in Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger
District located in Elko, NV; and one in the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
located in Austin, NV.  For more information on each district, please visit
the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Visitor Guide
.



*Timeline: *

   - April 30, 2018 – November 1, 2018
  - 27 weeks
   - 40 hours/week



*Compensation:  *

   - Living Allowance: $10,888.78 (allocated biweekly)
   - Education Award: $2,907.50 (May be used for past, present or future
   educational expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student
   loans.)
   - $15/day field camping per diem when applicable
   - ACA Compliant MEC Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision,
   prescription) benefits at no cost to employee





   - Crew Members will be assigned to their respective ranger district for
   the 2018 field season.  USFS housing will be available on each district
   at a rate of $5.25/day.



*Qualifications:*

Technical requirements:

   - The successful candidates will possess knowledge and interest in
   botany and plant identification - prior experience with invasive plant
   management preferred;
   - Willingness to utilize chemical herbicide treatment methods, and
   ability to pass Nevada State Applicator exam;
   - Experience utilizing hand-held GPS units and/or PDRs for navigation
   and/or data collections, along with basic computer skills;
   - Ability to carry backpack sprayer or up to 40 pounds in a backpack,
   and otherwise maintain good physical condition;
   - Experience operating 4WD trucks on and off-road, including mountain
   forest roads;
   - Knowledge and experience in operating off highway vehicles, which
   includes Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV), and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV),
   desirable; and
   - Experience with towing and backing-up a trailer, desirable.



Additional requirements:

   - Ability to self-direct and self-motivate;
   - Possess good organizational skills;
   - Tolerant of working in variable weather conditions, willing and able
   to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and able to hike 2-5+ miles
   daily on uneven terrain;


   - Ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual
   goals and follow safe working practices;
   - Previous USFS Link Pass access, preferred;
   - Communicate effectively with a diverse public; and
   - Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving
   record.
   - The successful applicant(s) must complete the following background
   checks: (1) AmeriCorps Criminal History Check (state and federal), (2)
   National Sex Offender registry check, and (3) USDA Forest Service
   background investigation.



*How to Apply: *

Please visit our employment web page to apply directly through our online
portal:

[ECOLOG-L] Rare Plant Survey Crew Lead - Reno, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

Rare Plant Survey Crew Lead
Great Basin Institute / USFS H-TNF, Carson RD

*Description*

In cooperation with the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe
National Forest, the Great Basin Institute (GBI) is recruiting a Rare Plant
Survey Crew Lead to perform botanical surveys within the northeastern
region of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Rare plant surveys will be conducted on
Forest Service land in the shadow of Mt. Rose and Slide Mountain, and will
target high priority fuels treatment units. Survey protocols and supplies
will be provided. In addition to survey implementation, the Rare Plant
Survey Crew Lead will coordinate with Forest Service staff, schedule field
work and locations, manage and deliver associated data, and oversee two
Rare Plant Survey Technicians, including maintaining field safety awareness
and practices, and ensuring fidelity to survey methods.



The Great Basin Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to
advancing environmental research, education, and service throughout the
West. GBI’s Research Associate Program provides multidisciplinary capacity
for professional support of diverse partnerships across western states
while presenting emerging professionals with career-enhancing opportunities
in natural/cultural/recreation resource management, ecological
conservation, environmental stewardship, and related fields. While
supporting GBI’s partnership with the Forest Service, this work will
provide opportunities to gain experience in performing rare plant surveys,
plant specimen collection and preparation, GIS data collection and
processing. The Rare Plant Survey Crew Lead will also gain exposure to
policies and approaches for managing natural resources on public lands



*Compensation*

   - Hourly Rate of $18.50
   - Health insurance



*  Timeline
*

   - 12-week appointment beginning on 21 May 2018
   - Full time, 40 hours per week



*Location**: *This position will be based at GBI offices in Reno, NV. Field
work will be conducted east of Mt. Rose and Slide Mountain (Carson Range of
the Sierras). Elevation within the entire project area is generally within
5,000-7,000 feet.



*Qualifications*

Technical requirements:

   - Undergraduate or Graduate degree in botany, range ecology, or a
   closely related field in the biological sciences;
   - Coursework in plant taxonomy and/or systematics (transcripts may be
   requested);
   - Experience conducting rare plant surveys and other botanical field
   work;
   - Knowledge of the flora of the eastern Sierra /Great Basin transition
   zone, preferred;
   - Experience using technical plant keys;
   - Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and
   data collection; and
   - Experience creating maps, as well as managing and manipulating data
   using ArcGIS 10.x.



Additional requirements:

   - Experience successfully leading a field crew in conducting botanical
   surveys;
   - Possess a valid, state-issued drivers license and clean driving record;
   - Experience operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads;
   - Ability to work independently to accomplish goals;
   - Ability to communicate effectively with team members, agency staff,
   and a diverse public;
   - Possess good organizational skills;
   - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in
   varying types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards
   of 30 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition;
   and
   - Pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal
   criminal background checks.



*How to apply:* Please follow this link to apply directly through our
online portal:

*http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-023
*



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.

[ECOLOG-L] Botany Field Team Lead - Las Vegas, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Botany Field Team Lead
GBI / USFS, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

*Description:*

In cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National
Forest, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Botany Field Team Lead to
join our AmeriCorps program to work cooperatively with the GBI Research
Coordinator while responsible for a crew consisting of 1-4 botany
technicians and working with a larger crew of up to 10 members. The Field
Lead will help to coordinate and implement a variety of project-specific
biological surveys and habitat restoration projects. The Field Lead will be
responsible for the working directly with the Research Coordinator
conducting project activities, including ensuring adherence to protocols
and procedures, serving as a positive role model for other field team
members, and facilitating accurate completion and documentation of project
efforts.



The Field Team will conduct Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive plant
surveys across a large project area, as well as identify larval host and
nectar plants for butterflies of interest. Native seed collection for
ongoing restoration work may be conducted following Federal “Seeds of
Success” protocols. Restoration and enhancement activities may include:
identification and documentation of disturbed locations in sensitive
habitats; collecting seed of local genotypes of native plant species;
documenting encounters of State listed noxious weeds. Collectively, the
team is responsible for data collection, entry and analysis; report
writing; project planning and mapping; and other tasks assigned by SMNRA
resource biologists. Work schedule is four 10 hours
days, Monday – Thursday. Minimal camping may be required for small portions
of the field season, but not a general weekly duty. Opportunities to
participate in training (e.g. GIS, Wilderness 1st Aid, off-road driving)
during the season may be available.



The crew member must be able to work in difficult terrain that may include
steep, rocky slopes, areas of dense trees, and lower elevation desert.
Exposure to a variety of adverse weather conditions are likely with average
day time temperatures above 100 degrees, night time temperature as low as
30, extreme sun exposure, and monsoonal rain events should all be expected.
This work is physically demanding and requires long hours of off-trail
hiking (up to 14 miles) while conducting surveys.



*Compensation & Timeline:*

24-week appointment (April 16 – September 29, 2018)

$ 10,215.00 Living Allowance

$2907.50 Education Award*

Student loan forbearance*

$15 field per diem

$75 weekly Housing Stipend



*Location:*

The base of operations for this opportunity is northwest of Las Vegas, NV
on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. The successful applicant
will experience a tremendous diversity of habitat types from the Mojave
Desert habitat surrounding the SMNRA to the alpine ecosystem of Mt
Charleston (11,916 feet). Many developed and undeveloped recreational
opportunities are available in the region ranging from rock climbing and
bouldering, to mountain biking, hiking, and fishing.



*Qualifications:*

Technical requirements:

   - Bachelor’s degree in biology (botany, natural resource conservation,
   ecology, ect.) or a related field;
  - Coursework in and applied knowledge of plant taxonomy and ecology,
  including use of technical botanical keys (dichotomous plant key without
  pictures);

oExperience (one year) conducting floristic field surveys or vegetation
monitoring (e.g. repeat photography, or transect and quadrat systematic
sampling);

   - Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and
   data collection;

oExperiencing collecting, preserving and mounting herbarium and voucher
specimens;

   - Familiarity with plants of the area, including rare, sensitive,
   threatened and endangered, preferable;

oExperience conducting restoration monitoring and maintenance work
(e.g., seed collection, hand tool use) preferred;

oFamiliarity with, or proven ability and desire to learn specific State
and Federal laws and Forest Service policies related to plants;

   - Knowledge of GIS software, preferred;
   - Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project
   reports; and
   - Possess strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability
   to lead and coordinate a four person crew in a remote setting.



Additional requirements:

   - Ability to complete a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Background
   Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to US Forest Service indicating an
   active and fully adjudicated BI has been completed prior to beginning the
   position.
   - Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving
   record;
   - Ability to safely drive a 4WD vehicle on unpaved roads that can be
   steep and rutted;
   - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in
   all types of weather conditions, traverse 

[ECOLOG-L] Botany Field Team Lead - Las Vegas, NV on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Description:*

In cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National
Forest, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Botany Field Team Lead to
join our AmeriCorps program to work cooperatively with the GBI Research
Coordinator while responsible for a crew consisting of 1-4 botany
technicians and working with a larger crew of up to 10 members. The Field
Lead will help to coordinate and implement a variety of project-specific
biological surveys and habitat restoration projects. The Field Lead will be
responsible for the working directly with the Research Coordinator
conducting project activities, including ensuring adherence to protocols
and procedures, serving as a positive role model for other field team
members, and facilitating accurate completion and documentation of project
efforts.



The Field Team will conduct Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive plant
surveys across a large project area, as well as identify larval host and
nectar plants for butterflies of interest. Native seed collection for
ongoing restoration work may be conducted following Federal “Seeds of
Success” protocols. Restoration and enhancement activities may include:
identification and documentation of disturbed locations in sensitive
habitats; collecting seed of local genotypes of native plant species;
documenting encounters of State listed noxious weeds. Collectively, the
team is responsible for data collection, entry and analysis; report
writing; project planning and mapping; and other tasks assigned by SMNRA
resource biologists. Camping is required and may include both 4 days on
(with 3 days off) and 8 days on (with 6 days off) in remote areas of Nevada.
Opportunities to participate in training (e.g. GIS, Wilderness 1st Aid,
off-road driving) during the season may be available.



The crew member must be able to work in difficult terrain that may include
steep, rocky slopes, areas of dense trees, and lower elevation desert.
Exposure to a variety of adverse weather conditions are likely with average
day time temperatures above 100 degrees, night time temperature as low as
30, extreme sun exposure, and monsoonal rain events should all be expected.
This work is physically demanding and requires long hours of off-trail
hiking (up to 14 miles) while conducting surveys.



*Compensation & Timeline:*

One Position Available -24-week appointment (April 16 – September 29, 2018)

$ 10,215.00 Living Allowance

$2907.50 Education Award*

Student loan forbearance*

$15 field per diem

$75 weekly Housing Stipend



*Location:*

The base of operations for this opportunity is northwest of Las Vegas, NV
on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. The successful applicant
will experience a tremendous diversity of habitat types from the Mojave
Desert habitat surrounding the SMNRA to the alpine ecosystem of Mt
Charleston (11,916 feet). Many developed and undeveloped recreational
opportunities are available in the region ranging from rock climbing and
bouldering, to mountain biking, hiking, and fishing.



*Qualifications:*

Technical requirements:

   - Bachelor’s degree in biology (botany, natural resource conservation,
   ecology, ect.) or a related field;
  - Coursework in and applied knowledge of plant taxonomy and ecology,
  including use of technical botanical keys (dichotomous plant key without
  pictures);

oExperience (one year) conducting floristic field surveys or vegetation
monitoring (e.g. repeat photography, or transect and quadrat systematic
sampling);

   - Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and
   data collection;

oExperiencing collecting, preserving and mounting herbarium and voucher
specimens;

   - Familiarity with plants of the area, including rare, sensitive,
   threatened and endangered, preferable;

oExperience conducting restoration monitoring and maintenance work
(e.g., seed collection, hand tool use) preferred;

oFamiliarity with, or proven ability and desire to learn specific State
and Federal laws and Forest Service policies related to plants;

   - Knowledge of GIS software, preferred;
   - Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project
   reports; and
   - Possess strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability
   to lead and coordinate a four person crew in a remote setting.



Additional requirements:

   - Ability to complete a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Background
   Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to US Forest Service indicating an
   active and fully adjudicated BI has been completed prior to beginning the
   position.
   - Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving
   record;
   - Ability to safely drive a 4WD vehicle on unpaved roads that can be
   steep and rutted;
   - 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 

[ECOLOG-L] Rangeland Management Crew Supervisor - Elko, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Rangeland Management Crew Supervisor
Great Basin Institute / U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is recruiting three (3) Rangeland
Management Crew Supervisors to lead botanical survey, monitoring, and
treatment projects for the forest's statewide noxious weed control program.
The primary duties for this position include coordinating the crew
schedule; assisting USFS staff with the logistics of monitoring and
treatment projects, overseeing USFS vehicle and UTV preventive maintenance,
and managing monitoring and treatment data entry into the Forest Service
FACTS database on a bi-weekly basis. The Crew Supervisor will also serve as
a mentor to the Field Technicians and is responsible for ensuring that
safety and field protocols are followed on a daily basis, and
administrative assignments (e.g. completing timesheets and evaluations) are
accurate and submitted in a timely manner.



Additional duties include treating noxious weed populations by hand or
through chemical application of herbicides, inventorying wilderness and
non-wilderness forestlands for noxious weed populations, and mapping
treatment areas and plant populations using a hand-held PDR (personal data
recorder) and GPS unit. The majority of this work is conducted using UTV
and large 4WD spray rigs (trucks) traveling on remote 4WD roads. A
multi-week training session including invasive plant and noxious weed
identification, herbicide safety (including applicator certification),
technical training with PDRs and associated software, UTV and 4WD
operation, and first aid will be provided at the beginning of the field
season.



*Location:*

*Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest*

Rising from the floor of the Great Basin—the vast expanse between the Rocky
and Sierra Nevada Mountains where creeks and rivers flow inland rather than
to the ocean—the steep, green mountains of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National
Forest provide critical water, wildlife habitat, and incredible adventures
for visitors and residents. Ghost towns and historic mining cabins dot
these vast, largely undiscovered sky islands that offer freedom, solitude,
and a sense of discovery and adventure for the self-reliant.  Although
mostly remote, the Forest also borders some of the busiest urban areas in
the country—Las Vegas and Reno. For more information about this incredible
landscape, please visit the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest fact sheet
.



*Location:  *Elko, Nevada



*Timeline: *

   - ASAP– November 1, 2018
  - 33 weeks
   - 40 hours/week



*Compensation:  *

   - $16.00/hour



   - $15/day field camping per diem when applicable
   - ACA Compliant MEC Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision,
   prescription) benefits at no cost to employee
   - USFS barrack housing will be provided at no cost from March 19th, 2018
   through April 30th, 2018 prior to Field Technician Orientation.  After
   orientation is complete, Crew Supervisors and Technicians will be assigned
   to their respective ranger district for the remainder of the 2018 field
   season.  USFS housing will be available on each district at a rate of
   $5.25/day.



*Qualifications:*

Technical requirements:

   - Prior leadership experience including leading/guiding field
   technicians and/or volunteer groups to complete field tasks;
   - The successful candidates will possess knowledge and interest in
   botany and plant identification - prior experience with invasive plant
   management preferred;
   - Willingness to utilize chemical herbicide treatment methods, and
   ability to pass Nevada State Applicator exam;
   - Experience utilizing hand-held GPS units and/or PDRs for navigation
   and/or data collections, along with basic computer skills;
   - Ability to carry backpack sprayer or up to 40 pounds in a backpack,
   and otherwise maintain good physical condition;
   - Experience operating 4WD trucks on and off-road, including mountain
   forest roads;
   - Knowledge and experience in operating off highway vehicles, which
   includes Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV), and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV),
   desirable; and
   - Experience with towing and backing-up a trailer, desirable.



Additional requirements:

   - Ability to self-direct and self-motivate;
   - Possess good organizational skills;
   - Tolerant of working in variable weather conditions, willing and able
   to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and able to hike 2-5+ miles
   daily on uneven terrain;


   - Ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual
   goals and follow safe working practices;
   - Previous USFS Link Pass access, preferred;
   - Communicate effectively with a diverse public; and
   - Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving
   record.
   - The successful applicant(s) must 

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: Roving Ecological Monitoring Crew Lead

[Augustine Sughrua]

Roving Ecological Monitoring Crew Lead
Great Basin Institute

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland surveys. This
Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate Program,
which focuses on the conservation and management of natural, cultural, and
recreation resources in the Intermountain West while providing emerging
professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their careers.



As an element of the Program, participants implement the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy,
which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and long-term
vegetation data at multiple scales across western BLM districts.



In accordance with this strategy and through partnerships with multiple
agencies, GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing
college graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey,
inventory, monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource
management. Extensive training and technical field skills development
provides employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in
executing monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.
University credit may be available at host institutions for internship or
practicum purposes.



This video  highlights the national BLM AIM
strategy for landscape-scale data capture across western states.



*Description:*

GBI is recruiting one additional Roving Crew Lead to work with agency
staff, GBI staff, and GBI Ecological Monitoring Field Leads and
Technicians.  *Extensive travel throughout the Ecological Monitoring
Program area (CA, UT, NV, WY, ID, OR, WA) to support coordination of field
crew monitoring with project partners as needs arise will be
required*. *Excellent
interpersonal skills, and a true passion for Western landscapes, field
work, and travel are absolutely critical for success in this position. *



The Roving Leads will act as ‘senior leads’ to provide support by working
with existing crews to boost or support production and reinforce best
practices, or by working together as a support crew when necessary. This
position will be based in Reno, NV and will require frequent, often
unplanned, travel to multiple western states for extended periods during
the field season.



Ecological Monitoring Program field crews perform a wide variety of work,
including characterizing vegetation using the terrestrial or aquatic AIM
protocol, Describing/Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH),
the Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) protocol, and/or the Proper
Functioning Condition (PFC) protocol, for which training will be provided.
The particular protocols implemented will vary by location. Roving Leads
must have a high level of proficiency with multiple sampling protocols, and
must be comfortable learning new techniques and species under strict time
limits with a high degree of accuracy.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.



Field work will include:

· Providing training and leadership guidance for remote field crews;

· Attending site visits to ensure field crews are collecting data
accurately and efficiently while meeting project goals and timelines;

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons;

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points.



Additional duties include:

· Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing an Access-based database;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys;

· Employing extensive QA/QC data checks;

· Using ArcGIS to create maps, maintain geodatabases, and perform
spatial analyses;

· Writing 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Field Leads (multiple locations)

[Augustine Sughrua]

Ecological Monitoring Field Leads (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Department of
Wildlife


The Ecological Monitoring program at GBI, which focuses on the conservation
of natural resources in the Intermountain West, serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource
professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland
surveys.



 As an element of this program, participants will implement the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) terrestrial and aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and
Monitoring (AIM) strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized
inventory and long-term ecological data at multiple scales across western
public lands. In many locations, participants will also implement the BLM
Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF), which is aimed at collecting habitat
assessment data on public lands with the purpose of informing conservation
approaches for sage-grouse habitat. Opportunities in other locations
(Boise, ID and Wenatchee, WA) will include applying AIM sampling to
post-wildfire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) monitoring.



In accordance with these strategies and through partnerships with multiple
agencies, GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to supporting
resource management while providing college graduates and emerging
professionals with hands-on survey, inventory, monitoring, and reporting
experience in natural resource management.



*Description:*

In partnership with cooperating agencies, GBI is recruiting Ecological
Monitoring Field Leads to work with agency staff, GBI staff, and GBI
Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians. Each Field Lead will coordinate a
field crew (one Lead and two Technicians) to characterize vegetation using
the terrestrial or aquatic AIM protocol, Describing/Interpreting Indicators
of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH), the Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF)
protocol, and/or the Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) protocol, for which
training will be provided. The particular protocols implemented will vary
by location.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.



Field work will include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons;

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points.





Additional duties include:

· Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing an Access-based database;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys;

· Employing extensive QA/QC data checks; and

· Leadership:

o   Supporting and managing a field crew;

o   Coordinating field logistics and scheduling; and

o   Report writing and completing administrative paperwork



*Locations and Targeted Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for extension. Please indicate your availability and top three location
choices when applying. We encourage applying early in order to gain the
best chance at getting your top-choice locations.



· Utah

o   Vernal : April – September

· Nevada

o   Reno

· Wyoming

o   Rawlins,  New Castle: May - September



*Compensation:*

   - $1,360.00 Biweekly Salary
   - Camping per diem

· Housing stipend provided in some locations

· Paid holidays and personal leave

· Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)



*Qualifications:*

   - Leadership experience, including supervising field crews and managing
   projects simultaneously.



*Technical requirements:*

   - Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology,
   Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or
   related subject;
   - Coursework or equivalent experience in plant taxonomy and/or
   systematics;
   - Experience identifying plants in the field and using a dichotomous
   key;
   - Familiarity with native and invasive plants of the sampling area and
   associated natural resource issues preferred;
   - Experience in describing and identifying soil horizons;
   - Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring
   protocols, including standard rangeland monitoring protocols, photo 

[ECOLOG-L] Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) Field Lead - Reno, NV

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) Field Lead, Reno, NV
Great Basin Institute, Nevada Department of Wildlife, and US Forest Service
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical and rangeland surveys. This Program is
a component of our well-established Research Associate Program, which
focuses on the conservation and management of natural, cultural, and
recreation resources in the Intermountain West while providing emerging
professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their careers.



In accordance with this strategy and through partnerships with multiple
agencies, GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing
college graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey,
inventory, monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource
management. Extensive training and technical field skills development
provides employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in
executing monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.
University credit may be available at host institutions for internship or
practicum purposes.



*Description:*

In cooperation with the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), The Great
Basin Institute is recruiting one experienced individual to serve as the
Habitat Assessment Framework Field Lead. The overall objective of this
habitat assessment effort is to perform detailed vegetation and site data
collection in support of the US Forest Service’s sage-grouse conservation
program.  Project sites are primarily located in Wyoming sagebrush,
pinyon-juniper woodlands and mountain sagebrush communities across northern
Nevada.



Work will include implementing the USFS and Bureau of Land Management’s
Sage-Grouse Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF), a set of protocols for
measuring
habitat characteristics in support of sage-grouse conservation, and
monitoring upland and riparian vegetation in range allotments where sheep
and cattle grazing overlaps with sage-grouse habitat.   Implementation of
the HAF and range monitoring will generate data useful in evaluating the
amount, quality and composition of vegetation, which will inform
environmental analysis, policy and management actions. Related activities
may include participation in population surveys for sage-grouse and other
sagebrush-dependent species. During periods of field work, camping for up
to seven nights at a time will be required.



Field work will include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Following established protocols to collect data capturing
vegetation structure and composition;

· Plant identification; and

· Taking photo-points.



Additional duties include:

· Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Data entry and management;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys;

· Employing extensive QA/QC data checks; and

· Leadership:

o   Supporting and managing a field crew;

o   Coordinating field logistics and scheduling; and

o   Report writing and completing administrative paperwork



*Location and Timeline:*

· Reno, NV: April 16th to October 19th



*Compensation:*

   - $1,392 Biweekly Salary
   - $31/night camping per diem

· Paid holidays and personal leave

· Paid health coverage (medical, dental and vision)



*Qualifications:*

   - Leadership experience, including supervising field crews and managing
   projects simultaneously.



*Technical requirements:*

   - Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology,
   Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or
   equivalent experience;
   - Coursework or equivalent experience in plant taxonomy and/or
   systematics;
   - Experience identifying plants in the field and using a dichotomous
   key;
   - Familiarity with native and invasive plants of the Great Basin
   preferred;
   - Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring protocols
   (HAF experience preferred), including standard rangeland monitoring
   protocols, photo plots, and site observations;
   - Experience with data entry and management;
   - Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project
   summary reports;
   - Ability to read, interpret and navigate using 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Positions (AIM) With The Great Basin Institute

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic surveys.
This Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate
Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of natural,
cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain West while
providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their
careers.



As an element of the Program, participants implement the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy,
which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and long-term
vegetation data at multiple scales across western BLM districts.



In accordance with this strategy and through partnerships with multiple
agencies, GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing
college graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey,
inventory, monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource
management. Extensive training and technical field skills development
provides employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in
executing monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.
University credit may be available at host institutions for internship or
practicum purposes.



This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LciTBPG2-Ss=youtu.be)
highlights the national BLM AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture
across western states.



*Description:*



In partnership with cooperating agencies, GBI is recruiting Ecological
Monitoring Field Technicians to work with agency staff, GBI staff, and a
GBI Ecological Monitoring Field Lead. Each Field Technician will
participate in a field crew (one Lead and two Technicians) to characterize
vegetation using the terrestrial AIM protocol, Describing/Interpreting
Indicators of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH), the Habitat Assessment Framework
(HAF) protocol, and/or the Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) protocol, for
which training will be provided. The particular protocols implemented will
vary by location.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.



Field work will include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons;

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points.



Additional duties include:

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing an Access-based database;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys;

· Employing extensive QA/QC data checks; and



*Locations and Tentative Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for extension. Please indicate your availability and top three location
choices when applying. We encourage applying early in order to gain the
best chance at getting your top-choice locations.



· California

o   Susanville: April - October

· Oregon

o   Lakeview, and Vale: April - October

· Utah

o   Salt Lake City: April - September

· Washington

o   Wenatchee: April - October

· Wyoming

o   Lander,  New Castle: May - September



*Compensation:*

   - $15/hour
   - $15/night Camping per diem

· $75/week Housing stipend

· Paid holidays and personal leave

· Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)



*Qualifications:*

*Technical requirements:*

   - Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology,
   Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or
   related subject;
   - Coursework or equivalent experience in plant taxonomy and/or
   systematics;
   - Experience identifying plants in the field and using a dichotomous
   key;
   - Familiarity with native and invasive plants of 

[ECOLOG-L] Botany Field Team Lead (3 Positions available) - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Botany Field Team Lead (3 Positions available)
GBI / USFS, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest


*Description:*

In cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National
Forest, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Botany Field Team Lead to
join our AmeriCorps program to work cooperatively with the GBI Research
Coordinator while responsible for a crew consisting of 1-4 botany
technicians and working with a larger crew of up to 10 members. The Field
Lead will help to coordinate and implement a variety of project-specific
biological surveys and habitat restoration projects. The Field Lead will be
responsible for the working directly with the Research Coordinator
conducting project activities, including ensuring adherence to protocols
and procedures, serving as a positive role model for other field team
members, and facilitating accurate completion and documentation of project
efforts.



The Field Team will conduct Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive plant
surveys across a large project area, as well as identify larval host and
nectar plants for butterflies of interest. Native seed collection for
ongoing restoration work may be conducted following Federal “Seeds of
Success” protocols. Restoration and enhancement activities may include:
identification and documentation of disturbed locations in sensitive
habitats; collecting seed of local genotypes of native plant species;
documenting encounters of State listed noxious weeds. Collectively, the
team is responsible for data collection, entry and analysis; report
writing; project planning and mapping; and other tasks assigned by SMNRA
resource biologists. Camping is required and may include both 4 days on
(with 3 days off) and 8 days on (with 6 days off) in remote areas of
Nevada.  Opportunities to participate in training (e.g. GIS, Wilderness 1st
Aid, off-road driving) during the season may be available.



The crew member must be able to work in difficult terrain that may include
steep, rocky slopes, areas of dense trees, and lower elevation desert.
Exposure to a variety of adverse weather conditions are likely with average
day time temperatures above 100 degrees, night time temperature as low as
30, extreme sun exposure, and monsoonal rain events should all be expected.
This work is physically demanding and requires long hours of off-trail
hiking (up to 14 miles) while conducting surveys.



*Compensation & Timeline:*

One Position Available -24-week appointment (April 16 – September 29, 2018)

$ 10,215.00 Living Allowance

$2907.50 Education Award*

Two positions avail*a*ble – 20-week appointment (April 16 – September 1,
2018)

$9,800.00 Living Allowance

$2907.50 Education Award*

Student loan forbearance*

$15 field per diem

$75 weekly Housing Stipend



*Location:*

The base of operations for this opportunity is northwest of Las Vegas, NV
on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. The successful applicant
will experience a tremendous diversity of habitat types from the Mojave
Desert habitat surrounding the SMNRA to the alpine ecosystem of Mt
Charleston (11,916 feet). Many developed and undeveloped recreational
opportunities are available in the region ranging from rock climbing and
bouldering, to mountain biking, hiking, and fishing.



*Qualifications:*

Technical requirements:

   - Bachelor’s degree in biology (botany, natural resource conservation,
   ecology, ect.) or a related field;
  - Coursework in and applied knowledge of plant taxonomy and ecology,
  including use of technical botanical keys (dichotomous plant key without
  pictures);

oExperience (one year) conducting floristic field surveys or vegetation
monitoring (e.g. repeat photography, or transect and quadrat systematic
sampling);

   - Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and
   data collection;

oExperiencing collecting, preserving and mounting herbarium and voucher
specimens;

   - Familiarity with plants of the area, including rare, sensitive,
   threatened and endangered, preferable;

oExperience conducting restoration monitoring and maintenance work
(e.g., seed collection, hand tool use) preferred;

oFamiliarity with, or proven ability and desire to learn specific State
and Federal laws and Forest Service policies related to plants;

   - Knowledge of GIS software, preferred;
   - Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project
   reports; and
   - Possess strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability
   to lead and coordinate a four person crew in a remote setting.



Additional requirements:

   - Ability to complete a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Background
   Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to US Forest Service indicating an
   active and fully adjudicated BI has been completed prior to beginning the
   position.
   - Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving
   record;
   - Ability to safely drive a 4WD vehicle on unpaved roads 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring District Lead – Battle Mount ain, NV and Winnemucca, NV

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Ecological Monitoring District Lead – *

*Battle Mountain, NV and Winnemucca, NV*



*Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management *



The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource
professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland
surveys. This program is a component of our well-established Research
Associate Program
,
which focuses on the conservation of natural resources in the Intermountain
West. As an element of this program, participants implement the Bureau of
Land Management’s national Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM)
strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and
long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western BLM districts.
In accordance with this strategy and through a partnership with the BLM,
GBI’s ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.



This video 
highlights the BLM’s AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture across
the western states.



*Position Objectives: *

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Nevada Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) is recruiting three experienced ecologists to work as a
District Lead on a three-person interdisciplinary field team. The overall
objective of each team is to perform plot sampling to inventory and monitor
public range lands and riparian systems within a designated BLM-NV District
(see locations below). Biotic, hydrologic, and soil qualitative indicators
are used in conjunction with quantitative data to inform conservation
planning and adaptive management decisions.



*Duties and Responsibilities: *

General field duties include implementing standard sampling protocols
(Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring [AIM], and Interpreting Indicators
for Range Health [IIRH]), walking long distances over uneven terrain,
maintaining safety awareness and practices, recording GPS points, taking
photo points, backcountry navigation, and data organization. The District
Lead will also coordinate with the Ecological Monitoring Program
Coordinator, the Data Specialist, and the BLM Technical Adviser for project
planning, field protocol and data QA/QC, team deployment and supervision,
equipment organization and maintenance. This is a supervisory position,
thus the successful applicant must have strong communication skills (both
verbal and written) and exhibit strong leadership and organizational
skills, and safety awareness. Office tasks include reporting on a quarterly
basis, data management, data processing and QA/QC, post-processing GPS
points, utilizing geoprocessing tools in GIS to create and edit polygons as
well as point and line data, and creating reports with GIS maps, pictures,
and concise field notes. This position requires advanced GIS skills in
ArcGIS 10.x and related mapping software and will play a vital role in
facilitating the effective and efficient collection of monitoring data and
its delivery. This position will require regular travel and camping during
the field season in order to ensure that all transects are successfully
completed during the field season and may require long hours including
early mornings and weekends.

*Locations: *

*Battle Mountain* – This small, rural community (pop. ~3,600) is located
along I-80 in northern NV, and is situated in the high desert (~4,500 ft.
elevation) where ranching/mining are the local economic drivers. The town
is central to larger cities, including Winnemucca (60 miles west), Elko (70
miles east), and Reno (220 miles southwest). Numerous recreation
opportunities in the region include hiking, fishing, hunting, hot springs,
star gazing, biking, camping, backpacking, and exploring historical sites.
The Ruby Mountains and Water Canyon, outside of Elko and Winnemucca,
respectively, are beautiful places to visit nearby. Lake Tahoe-Nevada State
Park to the southwest and Great Basin National Park to the southeast are
each within about a 4-hour drive of Battle Mountain. The District Lead
position is based out of the BLM-NV Battle Mountain District Office, which
manages over 10 million acres of public land typically of basin-and-range
topography with Great Basin Desert/sage brush steppe in the north, and
Mojave Desert in the southern part of the district.



*Winnemucca* – Currently celebrating its centennial, Winnemucca is a small
(pop. ~7,500) town in northwestern Nevada, approximately 2.5 hours east of
Reno, NV and 2 hours west of Elko, NV on I-80, and 5.5 hours south of
Boise, ID on State Highway 95. Nested in the basin and range province of
the western U.S., elevations range from approximately 4,000 feet to close
to 10,000 feet. The District Lead position 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opening - Ecological Monitoring District Lead – Multiple Locations in Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management *

*Ecological Monitoring District Lead – Multiple Locations in Nevada *


The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource
professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland
surveys. This program is a component of our well-established Research
Associate Program
,
which focuses on the conservation of natural resources in the Intermountain
West. As an element of this program, participants implement the Bureau of
Land Management’s national Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM)
strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and
long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western BLM districts.
In accordance with this strategy and through a partnership with the BLM,
GBI’s ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.



This video 
highlights the BLM’s AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture across
the western states.



*Position Objectives: *

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Nevada Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) is recruiting three experienced ecologists to work as a
District Lead on a three-person interdisciplinary field team. The overall
objective of each team is to perform plot sampling to inventory and monitor
public range lands and riparian systems within a designated BLM-NV District
(see locations below). Biotic, hydrologic, and soil qualitative indicators
are used in conjunction with quantitative data to inform conservation
planning and adaptive management decisions.



*Duties and Responsibilities: *

General field duties include implementing standard sampling protocols
(Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring [AIM], and Interpreting Indicators
for Range Health [IIRH]), walking long distances over uneven terrain,
maintaining safety awareness and practices, recording GPS points, taking
photo points, backcountry navigation, and data organization. The District
Lead will also coordinate with the Ecological Monitoring Program
Coordinator, the Data Specialist, and the BLM Technical Adviser for project
planning, field protocol and data QA/QC, team deployment and supervision,
equipment organization and maintenance. This is a supervisory position,
thus the successful applicant must have strong communication skills (both
verbal and written) and exhibit strong leadership and organizational
skills, and safety awareness. Office tasks include reporting on a quarterly
basis, data management, data processing and QA/QC, post-processing GPS
points, utilizing geoprocessing tools in GIS to create and edit polygons as
well as point and line data, and creating reports with GIS maps, pictures,
and concise field notes. This position requires advanced GIS skills in
ArcGIS 10.x and related mapping software and will play a vital role in
facilitating the effective and efficient collection of monitoring data and
its delivery. This position will require regular travel and camping during
the field season in order to ensure that all transects are successfully
completed during the field season and may require long hours including
early mornings and weekends.

*Locations: *

*Battle Mountain* – This small, rural community (pop. ~3,600) is located
along I-80 in northern NV, and is situated in the high desert (~4,500 ft.
elevation) where ranching/mining are the local economic drivers. The town
is central to larger cities, including Winnemucca (60 miles west), Elko (70
miles east), and Reno (220 miles southwest). Numerous recreation
opportunities in the region include hiking, fishing, hunting, hot springs,
star gazing, biking, camping, backpacking, and exploring historical sites.
The Ruby Mountains and Water Canyon, outside of Elko and Winnemucca,
respectively, are beautiful places to visit nearby. Lake Tahoe-Nevada State
Park to the southwest and Great Basin National Park to the southeast are
each within about a 4-hour drive of Battle Mountain. The District Lead
position is based out of the BLM-NV Battle Mountain District Office, which
manages over 10 million acres of public land typically of basin-and-range
topography with Great Basin Desert/sage brush steppe in the north, and
Mojave Desert in the southern part of the district.



*Winnemucca* – Currently celebrating its centennial, Winnemucca is a small
(pop. ~7,500) town in northwestern Nevada, approximately 2.5 hours east of
Reno, NV and 2 hours west of Elko, NV on I-80, and 5.5 hours south of
Boise, ID on State Highway 95. Nested in the basin and range province of
the western U.S., elevations range from approximately 4,000 feet to close
to 10,000 feet. The District Lead position is based out of 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring District Lead – Multiple Loc ations in Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management*

*Ecological Monitoring District Lead – Multiple Locations in Nevada *



The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource
professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland
surveys. This program is a component of our well-established Research
Associate Program
,
which focuses on the conservation of natural resources in the Intermountain
West. As an element of this program, participants implement the Bureau of
Land Management’s national Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM)
strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and
long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western BLM districts.
In accordance with this strategy and through a partnership with the BLM,
GBI’s ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.



This video 
highlights the BLM’s AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture across
the western states.



*Position Objectives: *

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Nevada Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) is recruiting three experienced ecologists to work as a
District Lead on a three-person interdisciplinary field team. The overall
objective of each team is to perform plot sampling to inventory and monitor
public range lands and riparian systems within a designated BLM-NV District
(see locations below). Biotic, hydrologic, and soil qualitative indicators
are used in conjunction with quantitative data to inform conservation
planning and adaptive management decisions.



*Duties and Responsibilities: *

General field duties include implementing standard sampling protocols
(Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring [AIM], and Interpreting Indicators
for Range Health [IIRH]), walking long distances over uneven terrain,
maintaining safety awareness and practices, recording GPS points, taking
photo points, backcountry navigation, and data organization. The District
Lead will also coordinate with the Ecological Monitoring Program
Coordinator, the Data Specialist, and the BLM Technical Adviser for project
planning, field protocol and data QA/QC, team deployment and supervision,
equipment organization and maintenance. This is a supervisory position,
thus the successful applicant must have strong communication skills (both
verbal and written) and exhibit strong leadership and organizational
skills, and safety awareness. Office tasks include reporting on a quarterly
basis, data management, data processing and QA/QC, post-processing GPS
points, utilizing geoprocessing tools in GIS to create and edit polygons as
well as point and line data, and creating reports with GIS maps, pictures,
and concise field notes. This position requires advanced GIS skills in
ArcGIS 10.x and related mapping software and will play a vital role in
facilitating the effective and efficient collection of monitoring data and
its delivery. This position will require regular travel and camping during
the field season in order to ensure that all transects are successfully
completed during the field season and may require long hours including
early mornings and weekends.

*Locations: *

*Battle Mountain* – This small, rural community (pop. ~3,600) is located
along I-80 in northern NV, and is situated in the high desert (~4,500 ft.
elevation) where ranching/mining are the local economic drivers. The town
is central to larger cities, including Winnemucca (60 miles west), Elko (70
miles east), and Reno (220 miles southwest). Numerous recreation
opportunities in the region include hiking, fishing, hunting, hot springs,
star gazing, biking, camping, backpacking, and exploring historical sites.
The Ruby Mountains and Water Canyon, outside of Elko and Winnemucca,
respectively, are beautiful places to visit nearby. Lake Tahoe-Nevada State
Park to the southwest and Great Basin National Park to the southeast are
each within about a 4-hour drive of Battle Mountain. The District Lead
position is based out of the BLM-NV Battle Mountain District Office, which
manages over 10 million acres of public land typically of basin-and-range
topography with Great Basin Desert/sage brush steppe in the north, and
Mojave Desert in the southern part of the district.



*Winnemucca* – Currently celebrating its centennial, Winnemucca is a small
(pop. ~7,500) town in northwestern Nevada, approximately 2.5 hours east of
Reno, NV and 2 hours west of Elko, NV on I-80, and 5.5 hours south of
Boise, ID on State Highway 95. Nested in the basin and range province of
the western U.S., elevations range from approximately 4,000 feet to close
to 10,000 feet. The District Lead position is based out of 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring District Lead – Multiple Loc ations in Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management *

*Ecological Monitoring District Lead – Multiple Locations in Nevada *



The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource
professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland
surveys. This program is a component of our well-established Research
Associate Program
,
which focuses on the conservation of natural resources in the Intermountain
West. As an element of this program, participants implement the Bureau of
Land Management’s national Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM)
strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and
long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western BLM districts.
In accordance with this strategy and through a partnership with the BLM,
GBI’s ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.



This video 
highlights the BLM’s AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture across
the western states.




*Position Objectives: *

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Nevada Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) is recruiting three experienced ecologists to work as a
District Lead on a three-person interdisciplinary field team. The overall
objective of each team is to perform plot sampling to inventory and monitor
public range lands and riparian systems within a designated BLM-NV District
(see locations below). Biotic, hydrologic, and soil qualitative indicators
are used in conjunction with quantitative data to inform conservation
planning and adaptive management decisions.



*Duties and Responsibilities: *

General field duties include implementing standard sampling protocols
(Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring [AIM], and Interpreting Indicators
for Range Health [IIRH]), walking long distances over uneven terrain,
maintaining safety awareness and practices, recording GPS points, taking
photo points, backcountry navigation, and data organization. The District
Lead will also coordinate with the Ecological Monitoring Program
Coordinator, the Data Specialist, and the BLM Technical Adviser for project
planning, field protocol and data QA/QC, team deployment and supervision,
equipment organization and maintenance. This is a supervisory position,
thus the successful applicant must have strong communication skills (both
verbal and written) and exhibit strong leadership and organizational
skills, and safety awareness. Office tasks include reporting on a quarterly
basis, data management, data processing and QA/QC, post-processing GPS
points, utilizing geoprocessing tools in GIS to create and edit polygons as
well as point and line data, and creating reports with GIS maps, pictures,
and concise field notes. This position requires advanced GIS skills in
ArcGIS 10.x and related mapping software and will play a vital role in
facilitating the effective and efficient collection of monitoring data and
its delivery. This position will require regular travel and camping during
the field season in order to ensure that all transects are successfully
completed during the field season and may require long hours including
early mornings and weekends.

*Locations: *

*Battle Mountain* – This small, rural community (pop. ~3,600) is located
along I-80 in northern NV, and is situated in the high desert (~4,500 ft.
elevation) where ranching/mining are the local economic drivers. The town
is central to larger cities, including Winnemucca (60 miles west), Elko (70
miles east), and Reno (220 miles southwest). Numerous recreation
opportunities in the region include hiking, fishing, hunting, hot springs,
star gazing, biking, camping, backpacking, and exploring historical sites.
The Ruby Mountains and Water Canyon, outside of Elko and Winnemucca,
respectively, are beautiful places to visit nearby. Lake Tahoe-Nevada State
Park to the southwest and Great Basin National Park to the southeast are
each within about a 4-hour drive of Battle Mountain. The District Lead
position is based out of the BLM-NV Battle Mountain District Office, which
manages over 10 million acres of public land typically of basin-and-range
topography with Great Basin Desert/sage brush steppe in the north, and
Mojave Desert in the southern part of the district.

*Winnemucca* – Currently celebrating its centennial, Winnemucca is a small
(pop. ~7,500) town in northwestern Nevada, approximately 2.5 hours east of
Reno, NV and 2 hours west of Elko, NV on I-80, and 5.5 hours south of
Boise, ID on State Highway 95. Nested in the basin and range province of
the western U.S., elevations range from approximately 4,000 feet to close
to 10,000 feet. The District Lead position is based out of 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians – Ridgecre st and Bishop, California (February - October)

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians – Ridgecrest and Bishop, California
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management

The Ecological Monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland surveys.

As an element of this program, participants will implement the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) terrestrial Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring
(AIM) strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and
long-term ecological data at multiple scales across western public lands.
In many locations, participants will also implement the BLM Habitat
Assessment Framework (HAF), which is aimed at collecting habitat assessment
data on public lands with the purpose of informing conservation approaches
for sage-grouse habitat.   Extensive training and technical field skills
development provides employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable
experience in executing monitoring protocols that will increase their
employment success.  University credit may be available at host
institutions for internship or practicum purposes.



In accordance with these strategies and through partnerships with multiple
agencies, GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to supporting
resource management while providing college graduates and emerging
professionals with hands-on survey, inventory, monitoring, and reporting
experience in natural resource management.



This video  highlights the national BLM AIM
strategy for landscape-scale data capture across western states.



*Description:*



In partnership with cooperating agencies, GBI is recruiting Ecological
Monitoring Field Technicians to work with agency staff, GBI staff, and a
GBI Ecological Monitoring Field Lead. Each Field Technician will
participate in a field crew (one Lead and two Technicians) to characterize
vegetation using the terrestrial AIM protocol, Describing/Interpreting
Indicators of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH), the Habitat Assessment Framework
(HAF) protocol, and/or the Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) protocol, for
which training will be provided.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.



Field work will include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons;

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points.



Additional duties include:

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing an Access-based database;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys;

· Employing extensive QA/QC data checks; and



*Location:*

Ridgecrest, California is located in the southern portion of the Indian
Wells Valley and in the northeast corner of Kern County, surrounded by four
mountain ranges; the Sierra Nevada on the west, the Cosos on the north, the
Argus Range on the east, and the El Paso Mountains on the south. It is
approximately an hour and quarter from the Lancaster/Palmdale area and
approximately two hours from both Bakersfield and San Bernardino, as well
as premier coastal locations found in the southern California region.



*Timeline:*

· February 12th, 2017 – October 1st, 2018



*Compensation:*

   - $15.00/hour
   - $15/night Camping per diem

· $75/week Housing stipend

· Paid holidays and personal leave

· Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)



*Qualifications:*

*Technical requirements:*

   - Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology,
   Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or
   related subject;
   - Coursework or equivalent experience in plant taxonomy and/or
   systematics;
   - Experience identifying plants in the field and using a dichotomous
   key;
   - Familiarity with native and invasive plants of the sampling area and
   associated natural resource issues preferred;
   - Experience in describing and identifying soil horizons preferred;
   - Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring
   protocols, including standard rangeland monitoring protocols, photo plots,
   and site observations;
   - Experience with data entry and management;
   - Ability to read, interpret and navigate using topographic 

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: Regional Ecological Monitoring Specialists - Great Basin Institute

[Augustine Sughrua]

Regional Ecological Monitoring Specialists
Great Basin Institute

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland surveys. This
Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate Program,
which focuses on the conservation and management of natural, cultural, and
recreation resources in the Intermountain West while providing emerging
professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their careers.



As an element of the Program, participants implement the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy,
which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and long-term
vegetation data at multiple scales across western BLM districts.



In accordance with this strategy and through partnerships with multiple
agencies, GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing
college graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey,
inventory, monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource
management. Extensive training and technical field skills development
provides employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in
executing monitoring protocols that will increase their employment
success.  University credit may be available at host institutions for
internship or practicum purposes.



This video  highlights the national BLM AIM
strategy for landscape-scale data capture across western states.



*Description:*

GBI is recruiting three roving Regional Ecological Monitoring Specialists
to work with agency staff, GBI staff, and GBI Ecological Monitoring Field
Leads and Technicians.  *Extensive travel throughout the Ecological
Monitoring Program area (CA, UT, NV, WY, ID, OR, WA) to support
coordination of field crew monitoring with project partners as needs arise
will be required*. Monitoring Specialists will provide support by working
individually with existing crews to boost or support production and
reinforce best practices, or by working together as a support crew when
necessary. These positions will be based in Reno, NV and will require
frequent, often unplanned, travel to multiple western states for extended
periods during the field season.  *This position is intended to provide the
skills, training, and experience to acquire a greater, permanent position
of responsibility in the monitoring program, matriculating to a program
coordinator, data specialist, or regional manager.*



Ecological Monitoring Program field crews perform a wide variety of work,
including characterizing vegetation using the terrestrial or aquatic AIM
protocol, Describing/Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH),
the Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) protocol, and/or the Proper
Functioning Condition (PFC) protocol, for which training will be provided.
The particular protocols implemented will vary by location. Monitoring
Specialists must have a high level of proficiency with multiple sampling
protocols, and must be comfortable learning new techniques and species
under strict time limits with a high degree of accuracy.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required. In the
off-season, Monitoring Specialists will work in the office to assist
Program Coordinators and Data Specialists with QA/QC procedures, GIS
projects, reporting, and recruitment.



Field work will include:

· Providing training and leadership guidance for remote field crews;

· Attending site visits to ensure field crews are collecting data
accurately and efficiently while meeting project goals and timelines;

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons;

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points.



Additional duties include:

· Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

[ECOLOG-L] Staff Position With The Great Basin Institute

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Research Associate Program Coordinator*

*Great Basin Institute, Reno, NV*



*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, based in Reno, NV, is an interdisciplinary field
studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and
conservation throughout the West. The Institute advances ecological
literacy, professional development, and natural/cultural/recreation
resource management through educational outreach and direct service
programs. The Research Associate (RA) Program seeks a Coordinator to
support program logistics, operations, and management of RAs in Nevada and
other western states. GBI RAs work with federal, state and local land
management agencies on a wide variety of field-based projects including
wildlife monitoring, invasive plant inventories, recreation use surveys,
resource mapping and monitoring, restoration, wilderness monitoring and
inventories, cultural resource surveys, travel management inventories, as
well as other resource management initiatives. RA Program Coordinators work
with GBI staff to recruit, place and manage Research Associates, coordinate
project logistics and scheduling, perform payroll and other administrative
duties, as well as to ensure compliance with all grant and agency rules and
regulations. Promotion of the RA Program and grant/report writing may also
be a function of this position, thus, excellent verbal and written
communication skills are required.



RA Program Coordinators encounter a variety of opportunities for
professional development, including gaining insight to the operational
policies and procedures of a mid-sized environmental non-profit
organization, exposure to a spectrum of environmental resource management
positions and approaches for supporting them, strengthening interactive
skills through communication with diverse professional staff, and ability
to effectively support the success of a mission-driven enterprise.



*Duties:*

   - Coordinate recruitment and logistical planning for new and existing RA
   projects/positions by understanding scopes of work, reviewing applications,
   conducting interviews, procuring equipment, and supporting
   orientation/training;
   - Communicate regularly with Research Associates and agency partners via
   phone and written correspondence regarding position status, performance,
   work satisfaction, and administration;
   - Maintain databases for tracking program members, project deliverables
   and performance measures;
   - Gather, manage and process data needed to satisfy quarterly and annual
   reporting requirements;
   - Develop, adapt and apply systems that enhance the success and
   satisfaction of RAs in the program;
   - Collect, review and process GBI administrative forms, including
   timesheets, expense reports, and time-off requests;
   - Assist program staff with program operations, maintenance and
   expansion;
   - Collaborate with and assist other GBI programs as required;
   - Follow and enforce policies detailed in GBI Personnel Handbook; and
   - Other duties as assigned.



*Location: *Based at GBI offices in Reno, NV. The “Biggest Little City in
the World”, Reno has an estimated population of just over 230,000; the
greater Reno-Sparks metropolitan area has a population of just over
435,000. The city sits in a high desert at ca. 4,500 feet in elevation, at
the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains along the Truckee River, as it
flows from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. Weather is mild, but with a distinct
four seasons. Reno offers easy access to world-class outdoor recreation,
with a 3- to 5-hour drive to Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks, the
Pacific Ocean, and California redwood forests. Closer to home, Nevada
boasts more natural hot springs than any other state in the country, over
150 named mountain ranges, and 30 mountain peaks over 11,000 feet. In Reno,
recreation and entertainment includes eight major ski resorts within 2
hours of the Reno-Tahoe airport; fishing and boating on Lake Tahoe, the
Truckee River, and Pyramid Lake; minor league baseball with the Reno Aces
(the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks); cultural festivals
throughout the summer along the banks of the Truckee River; and a small but
growing collection of craft microbreweries and micro-distilleries. For
more, visit http://www.movoto.com/reno-nv/moving-to-reno/



*Time frame:*

   - Annual appointment starting in November-December 2017; renewable
   pending performance and funding
   - Full time, 40 hours per week; available to occasionally work a varied
   schedule as needed, including some weekends, evenings and/or holidays



*Compensation:*

   - Rate of Pay: $16.00 per hour
   - Paid Health/Dental Coverage


   - Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays



*Qualifications:*

   - Bachelor’s degree;
   - Experience (at least 1 year) with project management, including
   scheduling, logistics, personnel management, recruitment and retention,
   and/or training;
   - Familiarity and 

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: Ecological Field Monitoring Positions With GBI

[Augustine Sughrua]

Ecological Monitoring Field Leads (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Department of
Wildlife

The Ecological Monitoring program at GBI, which focuses on the conservation
of natural resources in the Intermountain West, serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource
professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland
surveys.



 As an element of this program, participants will implement the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) terrestrial and aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and
Monitoring (AIM) strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized
inventory and long-term ecological data at multiple scales across western
public lands. In many locations, participants will also implement the BLM
Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF), which is aimed at collecting habitat
assessment data on public lands with the purpose of informing conservation
approaches for sage-grouse habitat. Opportunities in other locations
(Boise, ID and Wenatchee, WA) will include applying AIM sampling to
post-wildfire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) monitoring.



In accordance with these strategies and through partnerships with multiple
agencies, GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to supporting
resource management while providing college graduates and emerging
professionals with hands-on survey, inventory, monitoring, and reporting
experience in natural resource management.



*Description:*

In partnership with cooperating agencies, GBI is recruiting Ecological
Monitoring Field Leads to work with agency staff, GBI staff, and GBI
Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians. Each Field Lead will coordinate a
field crew (one Lead and two Technicians) to characterize vegetation using
the terrestrial or aquatic AIM protocol, Describing/Interpreting Indicators
of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH), the Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF)
protocol, and/or the Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) protocol, for which
training will be provided. The particular protocols implemented will vary
by location.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.



Field work will include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons;

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points.





Additional duties include:

· Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing an Access-based database;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys;

· Employing extensive QA/QC data checks; and

· Leadership:

o   Supporting and managing a field crew;

o   Coordinating field logistics and scheduling; and

o   Report writing and completing administrative paperwork



*Locations and Targeted Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for extension. Please indicate your availability and top three location
choices when applying. We encourage applying early in order to gain the
best chance at getting your top-choice locations.



· California

o   Susanville: April - October

· Idaho

o   Marsing, Idaho Falls, Salmon, Challis (additional Idaho locations may
be available): April – September

· Oregon

o   Burns, Lakeview, and Vale: April - October

· Utah

o   Northern Utah: May - September

o   Kanab/Escalante: May - September

· Washington

o   Spokane: April - October

· Wyoming

o   Lander, Rawlins, Kemmerer, Pinedale, New Castle: April - September



*Compensation:*

   - $1,360.00 - $1,400.00 Biweekly Salary
   - Camping per diem

· Housing stipend provided in some locations

· Paid holidays and personal leave

· Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)



*Qualifications:*

   - Leadership experience, including supervising field crews and managing
   projects simultaneously.



*Technical requirements:*

   - Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology,
   Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or
   related subject;
   - Coursework or equivalent experience in plant taxonomy and/or
   systematics;
   - Experience identifying plants in the field and