http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2017-RAP-021
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management Ely District, is recruiting a Recreation and Wilderness Specialist to assist with maintaining and developing activities relating to recreation and wilderness resources throughout the Ely District. Specific tasks will include, but are not limited to: • Utilization of of GIS (Arcmap and ArcCatalog) and GPS (for example, Trimble data collection units and Pathfinder); • Field and vehicle skills include the operation of four wheel drive truck, ATV, UTV, snowmobile, hiking and camping, working alone, and use of personal protective equipment and radios; • Willingness and ability to follow established safety protocols; • Interpersonal skills include ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience, both internally and externally, skills/background with public outreach, and writing clearly and defensibly for the Bureau of Land Management • Assist with completion of Landscape with Wilderness Characteristics inventories, including both fieldwork and records research, compiling hard files, scanning hard files into electronic form, and summarizing results. With training and experience, complete these inventories independently and provide recommendations to Outdoor Recreation Planners • Perform Recreation Site monitoring, and Wilderness and Wilderness Study Area monitoring, including associated documentation, in accordance with BLM policy; • Perform Travel Management Plan Monitoring and maintenance (including analysis of usage and effectiveness, providing recommended updates as necessary). Currently there are two Travel Management Plans in place, Duck Creek Basin and South Steptoe; • Assist in planning efforts for NEPA documents such as DNAs, CXs, EAs. For example, conducting simple Visual Resource Monitoring, Lands with Wilderness Characteristics and Recreation analysis; • Assist in creation of recreation brochure and factsheets, and interpretive signage; • Participate in education programs in schools to present topics such as wilderness, caves, and other natural resource and recreation subjects; • Participate in recreation outreach activities; such as 4-day Sierra Club work trip, school science fairs and National Public Lands Day; • participate as Cave Team member (must utilize appropriate vertical/rope skills for technical caving, or be willing to learn); • Organize as necessary and participate in National Public Lands Day event for the Ely District; • Conduct planning and processing for simple Special Recreation Permits within the Field Office; and • Assist with annual End-of-Year recreation reporting. Part of this work will require heavy physical exertion in hot, dry conditions. Work may be required on weekends. This position will provide experience working with a BLM professional on public lands and will aid in preparation for a career in public lands recreation management. Compensation and Timeline: • Rate of Pay: $22.00/hour • Health and dental benefits, if desired, at no additional cost • Field per diem and paid holiday/personal leave • 40 hours/week, starting as soon as a suitable candidate is identified, through December 22, 2017 Location: Ely, NV (No housing provided). Ely is located in White Pine County in eastern Nevada. Situated at about 6,500 feet, Ely is a community of about 5000 people in a typical basin-and-range valley with the mountains on either side that rise to 10,000 feet or more. The Ely District Office is responsible for managing approximately 12 million acres of public land typically of basin-and-range topography with Great Basin Desert/sage brush steppe ecotype. Great Basin National Park is about a 1 hour drive. Qualifications: • Degree or coursework towards a degree in recreation/wilderness management, natural resources, or equivalent field experience; • Experience collecting field data and following established field collection protocols; • Ability to use or willingness to be trained in the operation and maintenance of handheld GPS units (e.g., Trimble); • Knowledge of ArcGIS software with a proven ability to create maps, as well as organize, manage, upload, and update data/databases, desired; • Strong written and oral communication skills and experience in providing visitor services, environmental education, outreach and/or interpretation; • Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass; • Motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess good organizational skills; • Ability to camp and work in remote locations; • Ability to work alone or in small groups to accomplish the goals and mission of the BLM and GBI; • Previous work experience in northern Nevada or the Great Basin Desert, knowledge of recreation resource and general land management issues, and understanding of the BLM mission, desired; • Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments and traverse uneven terrain; and • Clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on paved and unpaved roads. • Successful applicant(s) must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to BLM human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position. How to Apply: Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2017-RAP-021 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.
