Description: In cooperation with the Idaho BLM Boise District Office, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting four (4) ES&R Monitoring Technicians to work cooperatively on post wildfire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation projects across the region. Technicians will work on a field crew to gather monitoring data to determine effectiveness of post-fire stabilization and rehabilitation efforts. Technicians will work in conjunction with GBI Monitoring Leads on and off through the field season. Field monitoring protocols will include line-point intercept, canopy gap, and basal gap intercept as detailed in the Monitoring Manual for Grasslands, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems, Volume 1: USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range. Field monitoring also includes native and non-native plant identification, including noxious weeds, writing area site assessments, and noting and taking photos of the broader fire area surrounding monitoring plots. Technicians will be responsible for entering and synthesizing field data, and organizing site assessments and photos on field computers. Secondary duties include data analysis using field computers and the opportunity to work in cooperation with BLM ESR personnel and GBI crew leads in ESR monitoring report preparation.
Compensation: • $15.00-$17.00/hour, depending on prior project experience • Health Insurance (non-ACA compliant medical, dental and prescription coverage) • Housing stipend ($75/week) • Camping Per Diem Timeline: • 27 April - 19 September, 2015 • Full time (40 hours per week), with some overtime required occasionally Location: Boise District Bureau of Land Management (Boise, Idaho) Qualifications: Technical requirements: • Experience conducting ecological field work; • Coursework in plant taxonomy and/or systematics (transcripts may be requested); • Knowledge of Great Basin flora and fauna; • Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring protocols, including standard rangeland monitoring protocols, photo plots, and site observations; • Experience with data entry and analysis; • Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and data collection; • Experience working with maps and navigating to field sites; and • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access). Additional requirements: • Valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record; • Experience operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, including narrow, and rocky desert roads; • Ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals; • Ability to work independently; • Ability to communicate effectively with team members, agency staff, and a diverse public; • Good organizational skills; • Willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field; • Willingness to sometimes work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings, late nights); and • 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. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, HR Coordinator, at [email protected]. Please include where you found this position posted. No phone inquiries, please. 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.
