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In cooperation with the Arizona Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting one (1) Research Associate (RA) to serve as a Travel Management Grant Coordinator. The Travel Management Grant Coordinator will work with BLM staff to coordinate the BLM Travel Management grants funded by Arizona State Parks. This individual will work with the Arizona State Office Travel Management Coordinator and stakeholders with planning, mapping, and implementation of the Arizona State Parks-funded TMP grants and matching Travel Management Plan (TMP) grants. The RA will assist Arizona BLM Field Office Recreation Planners and BLM stakeholders to assist in ensuring grant guidelines are followed, grant work is documented, and reports are accurate and timely, including the TMP quarterly reports and payment requests to Arizona State Parks for the TMP grant and matching TMP grant. The RA will develop and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders, including Arizona BLM state and field office staff and the Arizona State Park grant managers. This positive relationship will help to ensure correct interpretation of grant requirements and ensure grant guidelines are followed, as well as accurate and timely reporting. Work will primarily be accomplished in the office, but occasional fieldwork may be required to coordinate grant site visits, identify issues, and assist in solving problems. The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate the desired skills and the ability to work well with BLM staff, other stakeholders, and the general public. Compensation: o Rate of Pay: $23.00/hour Full-time, 40 hours per week o Weekend hours may be required occasionally o Paid Health/Dental benefits o Paid Personal Leave Timeline: o October 2016 to June 2017, extension possible pending positive performance review and additional funding. Location: o Office location in Phoenix, Arizona Qualifications: o Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management or related subject, such as GIS, Natural Resources Management, or Environmental Resources and/or Planning not required but would be beneficial; o A combination of education, office and field experiences related to public land and travel management, including; o Experience with outdoor recreation planning (applicants with prior exposure to BLM and/or other federal agency recreation programs are encouraged to apply); o Experience in managing, implementing and reporting on grants (prior knowledge of/experience with Arizona State Parks grants or RTP grants is a plus and those with such background are encouraged to apply) o Experience coordinating and conducting site visits, troubleshooting issues in the field and assisting in problem solving; o Experience in writing technical reports similar to Travel Management Plans; and o Basic familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act requirements desired, not required; o Experience working with Microsoft Office computer programs (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); o Experience with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation, data collection, querying, and importing data into ESRI ArcGIS; o Experience with ArcGIS, highly desirable but not required; o Strong written and oral communication skills and experience working with a diverse audience, including agency staff, stakeholders and the general public; o Motivated, self-starter with good organizational skills; o Possess valid, clean state-issued driver’s license with experience operating a 4×4 vehicle on remote, primitive 4-wheel-drive roads; experience operating or comfortable learning to operate an ATV/UTV; o Ability to obtain background security clearance including passing a federal criminal background check in order to access government facilities and computers; o Ability to work safely in the field or office, and to rapidly and independently assess whether or not it is safe to continue work activities; and o Ability to occasionally work in harsh environments, in remote locations and physically able to hike in rough and uneven terrain carrying field and personal equipment. 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-118 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. 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