http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2016-RAP-104
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is recruiting a Refuge Support Specialist at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in southern Nevada. This position will involve a variety of tasks directly related to supporting operations at the field station and throughout the Refuge. The work involves a wide assortment of operations activities to support the refuge manager and general refuge activities. The Support Specialist will assist the Refuge Manager on deciding what needs to be done based on office procedure and priorities. Main duties include: - Establish and maintain physical and automated files, revise and dispose of files in accordance with governing regulatory procedures, and maintain ready-reference files of frequently consulted regulations, policies, directives, and other material; - Perform operations tasks using word processing, spreadsheets, database management, graphics (charts), and communications software; - Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, and other documents from rough drafts, notes, or oral instructions; - Assist with scheduling for ongoing projects and tasks; - Arrange and prepare informational packets for conferences and meetings; - Help to compile budget and fiscal data and track budget for all fund codes for Ash Meadows NWR; - Participate in the budgetary process by preparing statistics on salary costs, utility charges, etc. for the Refuge Manager; - Assist with purchasing and acquisition reports; - Review and report on obligations and expenditures; - Assist Refuge Manager with management of Real and Personal property; - Establish and maintain lists and registers of persons and organizations frequently contacted; - Manage the Refuge bunkhouse, including scheduling and check-in/check-out; - Coordinate travel schedules, arrangements, justifications, and necessary authorizations; - Occasionally staff the front desk of the Visitor Center; and - Performing other related duties as assigned. The work is primarily performed in an office setting. The field station is located in a remote area. The applicant must be comfortable working and living in a remote desert location. The applicant must have a personal vehicle for transportation. *Timeline: * - One year appointment beginning September 2016 or upon availability - 40 hours per week; some overtime may occasionally be required *Compensation: * - $23.50/hour - Health insurance - Federal holidays - Housing available at a reduced rate in shared bunkhouse for the first 30 days to help with relocation *Location: * Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, one of the first wetlands in the United States to be designated a Wetland of International Importance, comprises almost 24,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands and alkaline desert in the Mojave Desert of southern Nevada near Death Valley National Park. The Refuge was established in 1984 to protect threatened and endangered species and more than two dozen endemic plant and animal species. This distinguishes Ash Meadows as having the greatest concentration of endemic species of any local area in the United States. The Refuge also provides habitat for over 100 species of plants and animals that are considered sensitive, or are state protected or priority species. The Research Associate must provide his/her own reliable transportation for non-work-related trips since the closest personal amenities and grocery stores are located approximately 30 miles from the Refuge in Pahrump, Nevada. The city of Las Vegas is located approximately 90 miles southeast of the Refuge. *Qualifications:* Technical requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in management, non-profit management, or related coursework and/or commensurate professional experience; - Ability to work primarily in an office setting; - Willingness to work in a remote location; - Knowledge of accounting systems sufficient to verify and track figures in determining availability of funds, adjusting balances to reflect obligations and expenditures, reconciling accounts, and compiling budgetary data and projections; - Practical knowledge and skills in using computer hardware, associated equipment, and software (e.g., word processing, electronic communications, spreadsheet, graphics, database) to provide support; - Knowledge of personnel (i.e., human resources) support functions to provide general information, fill out and assist employees with forms; - Experience recruiting, scheduling, coordinating, training, and coaching volunteers; - Experience in event coordination and promotion; - Experience in working with a variety of federal, state and local agencies, the public, business executives, special interest groups, partners and volunteers; - Experience engaging and motivating volunteers in stewardship and educational projects; - Flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities; - Motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter; - Knowledge of various computer software programs used for presentations (Power Point), written materials (Word, Page Maker), data management (Excel, Access, File Maker Pro) and communications (Internet, Lotus Notes); Additional requirements: - Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record; - Ability to work productively, consistently and cooperatively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals; - Possess strong organizational skills; - Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with the public, coworkers, and Technical Advisors both orally and in writing, and respond in a professional manner to inquiries from the public regarding work activities; and - Ability to pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. How to apply: Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2016-RAP-104 The Great Basin Institute conforms 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.
