--Seasonal Employment Opportunity--
Crew member: Rare Plant Monitoring and Seed Collection
Our Organization and Mission:
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Division of
Natural Heritage (NDNH) is the state’s comprehensive source of scientific data
for Nevada’s at-risk plants, animals, and ecological communities. Our mission
is to maintain these data to support land management decisions and ensure the
continued existence of Nevada’s unique biodiversity.
Position Description:
NDNH, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), is recruiting
two full-time, seasonal Rare Plant Monitoring and Seed Collection Crew Members
for the spring and summer of 2025, to begin no later than April 1st, 2025. This
position will work as part of a two-person crew under supervision by a
Biologist or Crew Lead to survey, document, and map Critically Imperiled and
BLM-Sensitive rare plants throughout the state of Nevada. Crews will also
monitor phenology and conduct seed collection for high-priority species to
establish long-term conservation collections and preserve existing genetic
diversity.
This is principally a field-based position. The work schedule is anticipated to
be 8 days on followed by 6 days off for approximately 6 months from
approximately April 1st – September 30th, 2025. Camping at remote sites will be
required to minimize travel time and maximize the number of sites visited.
Responsibilities in the field include understanding and following field safety
practices, driving and navigating a state vehicle on paved and unpaved roads,
maintaining fidelity to methods and high standards of data and seed collection
quality, and communicating regularly with NDNH staff. Crew members will
additionally be responsible for assisting with completion of office tasks
before and after field tours, including organizing equipment and supplies,
managing data, and other tasks as assigned. A field vehicle will be provided.
This work will be based out of the NDNH office in Carson City, Nevada. Training
will be provided on data collection and management. The employee will be
required to apply and register with a third-party staffing agency and take the
State of Nevada Risk Management Defensive Driving course (courses available on
3/4/25, 3/11/25, or 3/20/25) or show proof of a recently completed similar
course prior to driving a state-owned vehicle.
Compensation:
Wage: $20.00/hour
Per Diem: Approx. $34 per day (meals & incidentals).
Timeframe:
April – September (approximately 6 months)
8 days on/6 days off, 8-10 hrs/day (no more than 80 hrs/2 wks)
Qualifications:
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Minimum B.S. from an accredited college studying biology or a closely related
field.
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Clean, valid, state-issued driver license with ability to safely operate and
maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads.
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Able to navigate and collect data using handheld GPS units, tablets, or another
mobile device.
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Proficient at navigating using a compass, topographic map, GPS, or offline
field map apps (e.g. GaiaGPS).
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Comfortable working in rural and remote field settings.
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Experience camping at remote, primitive sites for consecutive days.
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Physically capable of working outdoors and withstanding the rigors of a high
desert environment during the summer season.
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Willing to work early mornings and late evenings as needed.
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Able to communicate effectively with a diverse audience.
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Familiar with best practices for field safety and Leave No Trace principles.
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Capable of working as a team player to meet project goals set by NDNH and BLM
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Positive and professional demeanor and flexibility to adapt to unexpected
challenges.
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Preference will be given to individuals with:
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Familiarity with the NV flora and experience with plant identification using
dichotomous keys and native plant seed collection
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Strong grasp of fundamental concepts of ecology and plant-environment
interactions for use in habitat quality and threats assessments.
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Ecological/botanical fieldwork experience at remote field sites
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Knowledge of GIS and use of ESRI ArcMap preferred but not required.
How to Apply:
Submit a single PDF document with the file name
“YourLastName_YourFirstName_RarePlantCrewMember_Application” that includes:
1.
Cover letter that outlines your interest in this position and generally
describes your qualifications and experience.
2.
Your resume.
3.
The names and contact information for at least two professional references.
Send a PDF to Halina North at hno...@heritage.nv.gov with the subject line
“Rare Plant Monitoring and Seed Collection Crew Member Application.” Interviews
will be conducted on a rolling basis beginning January 6th, 2025, and will
continue until the positions are filled.
Halina North
Botanist
Nevada Division of Natural Heritage
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 5002
Carson City, NV 89701
hno...@heritage.nv.gov<mailto:hno...@heritage.nv.gov>
(O) 775-684-2914
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