[ECOLOG-L] Rangeland Management Field Technician
To learn more and apply please follow the link below: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-ACI-055 The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is recruiting five (5) 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 vehicles 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. To learn more and apply please follow the link below: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-ACI-055
[ECOLOG-L] Wildlife Monitoring Crew Lead Needed in CA
To learn more and apply please follow the link below: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD=2018-ACI-058 Working collaboratively with the BLM (CA) Applegate Field Office, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting an AmeriCorps Wildlife Monitoring Crew Lead to help address key management tasks related to multiple projects within the Applegate Field Office. Through this opportunity, the successful applicant will gain exposure to the operations of a federal land management agency charged with a multiple-use and sustainable-yield mission. The Crew Lead will gain a greater understanding of how policy decisions are formulated, gain hands-on experience with natural resource monitoring protocols and field techniques, enhance skills related to data collection and behavioral observations, as well as actively participate in formal trainings related to Wilderness First Aid, off-highway vehicle operation, and the BLM’s Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring Strategy. Additionally, as an individual in a leadership role, the Crew Lead will have the opportunity to hone leadership skills such as time management, conflict resolution, and organization. The primary focus of most projects will be related to Greater sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) and will include participating in sage grouse lek counts, assisting with habitat use research, monitoring sage grouse movements via radio or satellite transmitters, and conducting vegetation monitoring (e.g., line point intercept) as a component of the BLM’s national Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring strategy. An outcome of these field exercises is providing BLM management with necessary data to assess whether planned habitat improvement projects can move forward to the implementation phase. Upon completion of this position, the Wildlife Monitoring Crew Lead will be better prepared to take on additional responsibility in fields related to rangeland management, wildlife biology, or public land management broadly. Applicants seeking to apply for graduate school will have compelling experience and real-world knowledge to apply to their application. To learn more and apply please follow the link below: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD=2018-ACI-058
[ECOLOG-L] Soil Sampling Crew Lead Needed
To apply please visit the website below: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-093 Position Objectives: In partnership with Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), GBI is recruiting one lead to serve as part of a soil sampling team (one lead and two technicians). The overall objective of this soil sampling effort is to collect data at locations where habitat restoration projects will be undertaken and at sites where restoration is underway. Restoration project sites are located in Wyoming sagebrush, pinyon-juniper woodlands and mountain sagebrush communities across northern Nevada. Restoration projects are focused on wildlife habitat including Sage Grouse, Mule deer, and a variety of other species. Site locations include land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and private landowners. Collected data are used to help guide proper treatment design and to provide a baseline data set against which treatment effects may be measured. Duties: General field duties include regular use of best practices for safety, carrying heavy equipment while walking long distances over uneven and sometimes steep terrain, collecting soil samples with a two-person motorized auger, and collecting GPS locations of sampling plots and other plot-specific data. This position will require travel to and from field sites and extended field camping to ensure that all sampling objectives are fulfilled during the field season. Implementation may require long hours including early mornings and weekends. The timeframe for field data collection will generally be 8 days on and 6 days off. The schedule during start of season training will be 4 days on and 3 days off or 5 days on 2 days off. Time will also be spent at the NDOW office completing training tasks, data entry and potentially lab-related duties. Additional duties include: • Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff; • Participation in GBI and agency trainings; • Entering data into and managing a database; • Leadership; o Supporting and managing a field crew; o Coordinating field logistics and scheduling; and o Report writing and completing administrative paperwork Requirements: • Leadership experience, including supervising field crews and managing projects simultaneously • Ability to carry heavy equipment (approximately 60 pounds) over rugged terrain in sometimes inclement weather; • Ability to operate heavy equipment and endure strenuous physical activity for long periods using best safety practices; • Willingness to work and camp in primitive locations with no amenities for up to eight consecutive days; • Experience in soil science, natural resource management, ecology, environmental science, or related field; • Ability to navigate and set a bearing using a compass, navigate to predetermined locations using GPS, and read a topographical map; • Ability to work in a team setting and contribute to a positive work environment; • Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting; • Valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record; • Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, often in remote areas on unimproved roads; • Experience with data entry and management; • Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project summary reports; Location: • Reno, Nevada Compensation: • $1,360-$1,400 Biweekly Salary • $31/night Camping per diem • Paid State holidays and personal/sick leave • Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision) Timeline: • April-October To apply please visit the website below: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-093
[ECOLOG-L] Forestry Technicians and Crew Leads Needed in Northern CA
To view all positions and locations please visit the Great Basin Institute link below and click on 'All Current Openings' . http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/ The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the US Forest Service (USFS) Pacific Southwest Region, is recruiting Forestry Technicians and Crew Leads 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. Technicians and Leads 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. To view all positions and locations please visit the Great Basin Institute link below and click on 'All Current Openings' . http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/
[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians and Leads with Soil Background Needed
To learn more and apply please follow the links below: Technicians: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-074 Crew Lead: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-073 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 and Leads to work with agency staff, GBI staff, and a GBI Ecological Monitoring Field Lead. Each Field Technician and Lead 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. To learn more and apply please follow the links below: Technicians: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-074 Crew Lead: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-073
[ECOLOG-L] Botany Field Team Technician Needed in Capitol Reef National Monument
How to Apply: Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD=2019-ACI-002 Description: In cooperation with the National Park Service and Capitol Reef National Park, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Botany Technician to join our AmeriCorps program. The Botany Technician will support the Capitol Reef National Park Division of Resource Management & Science and serve as a member of the rare plant monitoring crew assisting resource staff with surveys and demographic monitoring of three federally listed plant species. Survey work requires attention to detail, long hours in the field in remote areas of the park, hiking off trail 2 to 10 miles per day, camping and possibly backpacking. Office work consists of downloading data from the GPS units into an ArcGIS geodatabase, labeling photos, and summarizing datasets in an Excel spreadsheet. Primary survey responsibilities include: conducting field work associated with rare plant surveys and demographic monitoring; training in field data collection protocols and methodologies will be provided. A general knowledge of plants of the southwest is helpful but is not required. Field Team members will utilize Trimble GPS units to navigate to field locations and to record data using data dictionaries. Upon return to the office, Field Team members will use computer software, including MS Access, Excel and ArcGIS, to organize, manage and summarize field data. Collectively, the field team will manage and maintain gear, tools and other NPS equipment needed to do the field work, as well as ensure that GBI and NPS safety protocols are followed. The Technician must be able to work well with other team members and ensure that safety protocols are adhered to. The Technician will participate in transporting the team and equipment safely on high clearance dirt roads in NPS four-wheel drive vehicles and assist with completing weekly reporting of accomplishments. The Technician will work to ensure that all AmeriCorps, GBI, NPS policies are adhered to. The Technician may also assist natural resource staff with spotted owl and peregrine falcon surveys, invasive plant control and/or cultural resource monitoring. Technicians will be supervised by the park Biologist. A general knowledge of plants of the southwest would be helpful but is not required. Survey work involves hiking off designated trails or routes, across rugged terrain, up to 10 miles per day, but more typically 2-6 miles per day, and may also require field camping and possibly backpacking. Weather conditions will vary from cold winds or rain in the early spring to temperatures nearing 100° F in the summer. Other challenging field conditions include high winds and gnats or other biting insects. Experience driving four-wheel drive vehicles on high clearance, dirt roads would be beneficial, but is not essential. Timeline: 18-week appointment (March 25, 2019-July 26, 2019) Compensation: Living Allowance: $8,432.00 (allocated biweekly) Education Award: $2,255.24 (May be used for past, present or future educational expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student loans.) No-cost medical, dental and vision benefits provided Housing: The Park will provide housing in a 5-6-bedroom dormitory. The intern will have a private room with a shared bath, shared kitchen and common areas. The dormitory includes all appliances, coin-operated washer and dryer, some kitchen pots, pans and dishes, and internet service. Heat, electricity and water are included. A phone is available in each dorm and long distance calls can be made with a calling card. Housing is located approximately a 5-minute walk from the duty station. Location: Capitol Reef National Park is located near Torrey, UT. The location is remote. The nearest gas station is 10 miles away and the nearest grocery store is approximately 30 miles away. A personal vehicle is required for travel/transport outside of work. There is currently no cell service in housing or near the duty station and it is spotty in other locations. Reliable cellular service is usually only found when nearing Torrey. The intern should find living in a remote location desirable. Located in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef NP is filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges. In addition to unique geological resources, the park also has a rich cultural history. Qualifications: Technical requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Plant Taxonomy or other related field, or combination of related coursework in and direct experience and knowledge of plant taxonomy and ecology, including use of technical botanical keys (dichotomous plant key without pictures); Familiarity with plants of the Colorado Plateau, including rare, sensitive, threatened and endangered plants, preferable; Familiarity with, or proven ability and desire to learn,
[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Project Manager Needed
To apply and learn more please visit our website: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf==2018-GBI-004 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. Located: Salt Lake Valley, Utah Compensation: • Salary: $48,000 annual salary,
[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians with Soil Backrounds Needed
Please visit our employment web page at: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD =2018-RAP-074 to locate the position(s) you are most interested in and apply online directly from our website. 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 Susanville; crews based out of Reno, NV: April – September/October -Utah Salt Lake City, Fillmore, Vernal, Price, Richfield, Moab, Monticello; crews based out of Salt Lake City, UT: April – September Cedar City, St. George, Kanab, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument; crews based out of Las Vegas: April- September (St. George starts March) -Nevada 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 Las Vegas/southern NV; crews based out of Las Vegas: March-June/July -Washington Spokane, Wenatchee: April -
[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology Technicians Needed
Member will provide national service at U.S. Geological Society in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, a host site for the AmeriCorps Program. Description: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), is recruiting six Plant Ecology Technicians to join our AmeriCorps program to assist US Geological Survey researchers with all aspects of post-fire restoration and restoration plant materials development research projects in the Mojave Desert. These projects are designed to evaluate traditional and novel restoration practices based on ecological processes that influence natural recovery and evaluate locally-adapted plant materials used in arid land restoration through multiple common gardens across the Mojave Desert. Primary Responsibilities: AmeriCorps members will assist in applying ecological restoration treatments to recover damaged desert shrubland habitats, data collection (pre- and post-treatment monitoring of vegetation and small mammal trapping associated with restoration, species identification, and preparation of herbarium specimens), data entry and management, maintenance of field, laboratory and computer equipment, and occasional library research. The members will collect and organize field data, ensuring adequate quality control of data collected, and assist in identifying erroneous data. They will also assist with greenhouse propagation and plantings of native perennial species that will be established in multiple common garden sites across the Mojave Desert, measure plant traits in the gardens, and help maintain new plantings (such as watering and weeding). Project work involves long periods of time outside or in a greenhouse making measurements of individual plants or plant communities and recording data onto data sheets. This work requires long hours in the field in remote areas of the Mojave Desert, and will often involve camping during all seasons of the year. Those who are interested in a career in research, enjoy being outdoors and in greenhouse environments, who are physically fit, and who can accurately record data will be excellent candidates for these positions. Members may also assist with related research projects at various times and must remain flexible. Related Responsibilities: Participate in trainings provided by BLM and USGS staff and community partners; Meet with Host Site Supervisor on a regular basis; Participate in community service days organized by NCC Program; and Participate in regular AmeriCorps team meetings. Physical Demands: Field work involves hiking off designated trails or routes, across rugged terrain, up to 10 miles per day, but more typically 2-6 miles per day. Weather conditions will vary from cold, wind and rain in the winter and early spring to temperatures over 100 F in the summer. Greenhouse work involves stooping and moving pots filled with soil. The use of global positioning systems (handheld GPS units), computers, PDAs, and on- and off-road vehicles are an essential part of the job. Only those willing to spend extended periods of several weeks per month camping under primitive conditions at remote locations on data collection trips should apply for the position. 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 Walk for long periods of time on uneven surfaces carrying equipment Be outside in extreme heat or cold (depending upon the season) Work 10 hour days Travel overnight or up to 8 days at a time for project work Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $18,700 for the season. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members every other week throughout the service term. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service, members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $5,920 that can be used for paying off qualified student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Location: U.S. Geological Survey - Henderson, NV A personal vehicle is recommended for travel/transport outside of work. Henderson is in Southern Nevada, located near some of the country’s most awe-inspiring public lands. There are numerous mountain ranges nearby — you can drive from the low desert to an alpine habitat in approximately 90 minutes! Henderson has several great outdoor destinations nearby (1 hour or less drive): Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Valley of Fire State Park, Desert National Wildlife Refuge, and the Spring Mountains. A little farther afield (2-3 hours drive) are Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Death Valley National Park, Mojave National Preserve, Zion National Park, and Cedar Breaks
[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Field Leads and Technicians Needed
To learn more about the positions please clock the following links: Lead position http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-073 Technician position http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-074 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. 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, 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 Spokane, Wenatchee: April - October • Wyoming o Lander, Rawlins, Kemmerer, Pinedale: April – September To learn more about the positions please clock the following links: Lead position http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-073 Technician position http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-074
[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Monitoring Project Manager Needed in Reno, NV
Visit our website to learn more and apply: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-GBI-005 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: • 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. • 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;and • Conducting interim reporting and drafting summary reports. • 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. Based out of: Reno, NV • 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. Visit our website to learn more and apply: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-GBI-005
[ECOLOG-L] Ecology Crew Lead Needed in Parashant National Monument
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=PD=2018-RAP-090 Description: In partnership with the National Park Service Parashant National Monument, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting an Ecology Crew Lead to support NPS resource management initiatives while gaining professional experience through project work and interaction with NPS resource managers. The Ecology Crew Lead will support a crew of 2-3 technicians and will collaborate with NPS to identify invasive plants, collect survey data, and run statistical analyses. Field data have been used to inform the NPS fire program about expected fuel loads along major points of access to potential fires and to help identify an effective weed treatment program. Activities: • Participate in safety, field work, and technical training; • Conduct vegetation surveys in coordination with other crew members and NPS resource managers; • Ensure the field crew follows protocols and best practices for field safety; • Oversee field data collection, including quality assurance checks and maintaining fidelity to methods; • Manage field data by performing quality-control checks, and compiling, organizing, and storing data according to established protocols; • Analyze data to permit interpretation and application to resource management; and • Support other resource management on the Monument. Location: St. George, UT. Parashant National Monument is located in the northwest corner of Arizona, bordering Nevada to the west and near the southern border of Utah. The Monument protects a variety of biological, geological, hydrological, paleontological, archeological, cultural, and historical resources. Vegetation communities are diverse, ranging from Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert at 1,247 feet above sea level up to ponderosa pine forests and small aspen groves at Mt. Trumbull at 8,028 feet. Numerous caves, geologically recent cinder cones and lava flows, desert springs, ancient pueblos, petroglyphs, and historic mining and ranching structures are among its resources. Compensation: • Wage: $17.00/hour • Benefits: Paid health insurance, personal leave, and holidays Timeframe: • 6-month appointment: mid- March - mid-September 2019 • 40 hours/week, general Monday-Friday Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Ecology, or related discipline; • Experience in collecting field data according to established protocols; • Experience in leading a crew to collect high-quality field data according to protocol with strong attention to field safety; • Familiarity with the ecology and resources of the Monument region; • Willingness and ability to work safely and productively in remote field locations; • Ability to navigate with map and compass, and to use a GPS unit for navigation and collecting spatial data; • Ability to utilize ArcGIS software to build maps, organize and manage data, and manipulate data layers; • 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 work productively and cooperatively as part of a team focused on accomplishing mutual goals and communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; • Flexibility and capability to meet the demands of rapidly changing plans and schedules; • Possess good organizational skills and be detail oriented; and • Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, camp in the backcountry for consecutive days, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, able to lift 50 pounds, and be in overall good physical condition; prior experience working in the desert southwest, or similar desert climates, desirable. 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 follow the link to apply directly through our online portal: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=PD=2018-RAP-090 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
[ECOLOG-L] Desert Tortoise Survey Monitors Needed
Description: The Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is federally listed as a threatened species north and west of the Colorado River under the Endangered Species Act. Desert tortoise monitoring will assist researchers in estimating population density. Monitoring occurs during March, April and May to coincide with the peak activity season of desert tortoises. Fifteen (15) AmeriCorps field monitors will be required to demonstrate proficiency in backcountry wilderness field skills, including but not limited to 4WD vehicle operation, use of GPS and topographic maps, and PDA technology. In addition, field monitors will be field tested on their knowledge of and ability to follow monitoring protocols thoroughly and precisely. Field monitors will work for 5 consecutive days with 2 days off. Monitors must be available to work any of the 7 days each week, with the understanding that the schedule is subject to change with little or no notice. Field camping is required. This position will require long hours including early mornings and may include weekends. Compensation: $4,847.00 Living Allowance $1,252.91 Education Award Field Per Diem Student loan forbearance/interest accrual Contract & Timeline: March 11, 2019 – May 10, 2019 Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week Weekend hours may be required during field season Location: Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology (wildlife or conservation), ecology or related field; Experience collecting field data or following established field data collection protocols; Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and/or data collection; Knowledge of southwestern/Mojave flora and fauna desirable; Self-motivated with ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a diverse team environment; Ability to work a variable schedule (including weekends) that may change with little or no notice; Ability to walk a minimum of 10km/day in challenging terrain and harsh and rapidly changing desert conditions, and otherwise be in good physical condition; Willingness to camp in the desert backcountry for consecutive days; Possess a valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license; Ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on- or off-road if required; 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 the equivalent of two full-time education awards), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should follow this link to apply directly through our online portal: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD=2018-ACI-052 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] Desert Tortoise Telemetry Monitors Needed
Description: The Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is federally listed as a threatened species north and west of the Colorado River under the Endangered Species Act. Desert tortoise monitoring will assist researchers in estimating population density. Monitoring occurs during March, April and May to coincide with the peak activity season of desert tortoises. Three (3) AmeriCorps telemetry monitors will be required to demonstrate proficiency in telemetry and tracking as well as backcountry wilderness field skills, including but not limited to 4WD vehicle operation, and use of GPS, topographic maps, and PDA technology. In addition, telemetry monitors will be field tested on their knowledge of and ability to follow monitoring protocols thoroughly and precisely. Telemetry monitors will have the sole responsibility of gathering daily location data on focal desert tortoises that serve as controls for the project. The telemetry monitor will work for 5 consecutive days with 2 days off, but they must be available to work any of the 7 days each week, with the understanding that the schedule is subject change with little or no notice. Spike camping in the field will be required. This position will require long hours including early mornings and may include weekends. Compensation: $6,480.00 Living Allowance $1,566.14 Education Award Field Per Diem Student loan forbearance/interest accrual Contract & Timeline: March 5, 2019 – May 24, 2019 Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week Weekend hours may be required during field season Location: Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology (wildlife or conservation), ecology or related field; Experience with telemetry equipment and tracking; Experience collecting field data or following established field data collection protocols; Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and/or data collection; Knowledge of southwestern/Mojave flora and fauna desirable; Self-motivated with ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a diverse team environment; Ability to work a variable schedule (including weekends) that may change with little or no notice; Ability to walk a minimum of 10km/day in challenging terrain and harsh and rapidly changing desert conditions, and otherwise be in good physical condition; Willingness to camp in the desert backcountry for consecutive days; Possess a valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license; Ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on- or off-road if required; 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 the equivalent of two full-time education awards), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and federal criminal background checks, (4) Adhere to the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement; and (5) Will not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should follow this link to apply directly through our online portal: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD=2018-ACI-053 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] Field Crew Supervisor Needed for Desert Tortoise Monitoring Program
Description: The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is federally listed as a threatened species north and west of the Colorado River under the Endangered Species Act. Desert tortoise monitoring will assist researchers in estimating population density. Monitoring occurs during April and May to coincide with the peak activity season of desert tortoises. Field Crew Supervisors will be required to demonstrate proficiency in backcountry wilderness field skills including but not limited to 4WD vehicle operation, field safety and emergency response protocols, proficient use of GPS and RDA technologies, as well as navigation using topographic maps and compasses. In addition, Field Crew Supervisors will be field tested on their ability to follow monitoring protocols thoroughly and precisely. Eight (8) Field Crew Supervisors will be hired to provide on-the-ground technical assistance and support to field technicians, as well as conducting field inspections of data for quality, accuracy, completeness, and adherence to monitoring protocols. Each Field Crew Supervisor will independently supervise up to five monitoring technicians and will themselves participate in data collection. In addition, Field Crew Supervisors will assist Monitoring program staff with pre-training field logistics, such as ground-truthing transect maps and start points, and constructing field training courses. This position will require long hours including early mornings and may include weekends. Compensation: $1,360 bi-weekly salary Field per diem Contract & Timeline: March 5, 2019 – May 10, 2019 Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week Weekend hours may be required during field season Location: Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) Qualifications: Master’s degree in biology (wildlife or conservation), ecology or related field (Bachelor’s degree will be considered based upon experience); Experience collecting field data and following established field data collection protocols; Experience conducting LDS or working with desert tortoises desirable; Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and/or data collection; Knowledge of southwestern/Mojave flora and fauna desirable; Experience supervising one or more individuals; Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a diverse team environment; Ability to work a variable schedule (including weekends) that may change with little or no notice; Ability to walk a minimum of 12km/day in challenging terrain and harsh and rapidly changing desert conditions, and otherwise be in good physical condition; Willingness and ability to camp in the desert backcountry for consecutive days; Familiarity with backcountry, low-impact principles preferred; Possess a valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license; and Ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on- or off-road. Able to pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and FBI criminal background checks. How to Apply: Follow this link to apply directly through our online portal: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD=2018-ACI-054 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.
