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In cooperation with the National Park Service Mojave National Preserve, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Restoration Specialist to support invasive plant management and native plant restoration at Mojave National Preserve. Focus will be placed on the following duties: (1) biological restoration of desert meadows, including wildlife detection, invasive weed control and construction of erosion control structures, and data collection and management from remote monitoring equipment such as satellite telemetry, rain gauges, and cameras, (2) invasive plant inventory and treatment, including assisting with invasive plant project development and compliance, and (3) native plant restoration including plant propagation, out-planting, irrigation, and effectiveness monitoring. The employee will need to access remote backcountry areas using 4 X 4 vehicles and on foot, navigate using a GPS, collect physical measurements of vegetation and wildlife, and perform actions including weed control, remote equipment operation, and construction activities. The technician will be responsible for maintaining GIS and other databases related to invasive plant infestations and native plant restoration projects. In an office setting, the employee will compile multiple hardcopy notes and digital files from various formats and consolidate into datasets representing wildlife observations, remote camera data, vegetation measurements, and climate information. Database design will be needed to consolidate multiple formats and table structures. The technician will be provided the opportunity to receive a California Qualified Applicator’s Certificate (QAC) for the purpose of invasive plant treatment. The technician will occasionally assist with other resource management related projects as needed. Timeline: o Six month appointment beginning October/November 2016, pending availability and completion of DOI Background Investigation o 40 hours per week; some overtime may occasionally be required Compensation: o $17.25/hour o Health insurance Location: Mojave National Preserve (MOJA) is 1.6 million acres, with about 44% of it designated as Wilderness. While most of MOJA is made up of the Mojave Desert, components of the Great Basin desert are found in higher elevations and parts of the southern portion of the park are made up of the Sonoran desert. Resources of the region include threatened and/or endangered species habitat, big game habitats, abandoned mine lands, and historic and prehistoric cultural sites. Qualifications: Technical requirements: o Bachelor’s degree in biology, restoration ecology, botany, environmental studies/science, wilderness management or related discipline; o Experience in performing field work, and applying methodological protocols for collecting field data; o Familiarity with invasive/exotic plant species and associated resource issues, and experience in performing weed inventories, treatment and monitoring; o Experience in applying revegetation and other restoration techniques; o Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and navigation; o Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass; o Experience using ArcGIS software; o Familiarity with the flora of the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran Deserts preferred; o Willingness and ability to work, hike, and lift, carry and use equipment in harsh, variable desert conditions; o Willingness to work a variable schedule, possibly including some weekends; o Valid, state-issued driver’s license and familiarity driving 4WD vehicles on unimproved roads; and o Ability to work effectively in a team setting with park staff, other Research Associates, interns, and volunteers. Additional requirements: o Ability to work productively, consistently and cooperatively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals; o Possess strong organizational skills; o 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; o Familiarity with backcountry, low-impact principles preferred; and o Ability to pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. o 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 this link to apply directly through our online portal: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2016-RAP-1112 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.
