The University of Montana (UM) O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West (OCRMW) is partnering with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to implement their Terrestrial Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy. This protocol is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and long-term vegetation and soils data at multiple scales across BLM Districts in the Western U.S.
We are currently recruiting Technicians with experience in botany, ecology, and soil science for data collection in Idaho and Montana from April/May through August/September (exact dates vary by project). The Technician will work with a Crew Lead to collect vegetation and soils data in desert, sagebrush-steppe, and grassland ecosystems. Crews of 2-3 people work eight-day hitches: 10-hours/day, from Tuesday-Tuesday, with a six-day break between hitches. All positions are field-based and require working and camping in isolated regions. We ask seasonal staff to commit to the entire field season, practice safety awareness, safe driving policies, and contribute to building a healthy, productive and enjoyable work environment. Applicants should understand that this is physically demanding work. Crews often work and camp in inclement weather conditions, frequently navigating rough, unpaved roads in 4x4 vehicles, and carrying heavy loads (35 lbs.) on foot over rugged desert and mountainous terrain. Sampling locations are occasionally near a small town, but these towns often have few amenities. Primitive camping is required. Cell phone service is limited. Position Details - Position is full time, temporary. - Compensation starts at $19 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. - Tax free $268 meal per diem per 8-day hitch - Field/Camping Equipment (kept by employee upon completion of field season, up to $450 value) - Benefits include Worker’s Compensation coverage, three paid holidays and accrual of sick leave. Base locations: - Missoula, MT - Bozeman, MT - Boise, ID - Pocatello, ID How To Apply Applications review will begin December 9 and will continue until all positions are filled (many positions available). For full job posting visit: https://www.umt.edu/center-rocky-mountain-west/employment_opportunities/terrestrial/default.php To apply, submit the following documents to terrestrial....@mso.umt.edu . The subject line of the email should read "2025 Terrestrial AIM Application”. Please combine all application materials into 2-3 documents. 1. Letter of Interest – Please ensure it addresses the following: a. Your ability to meet the stated required skills for the position. b. Your preferred location. c. Your earliest start date. 2. Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience 3. Names and contact information for three (3) professional references 4. Transcripts (Unofficial Transcripts are acceptable) To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
