How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the following link:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&REQ=2017-RAP-033 Description: In cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office, Great Basin Institute is recruiting one (1) Lead Range Technician to join our Research Associate program. The Lead Technician will perform the following duties: •Will work closely with agency personnel to organize scheduling, training and guidance for two (2) Range Technicians from May 22, 2017 to August 18, 2017. The Lead Range Technician will be given initial training and guidance from current BLM Rangeland Management Specialists from May 8, 2017 to May 12, 2017 on how to set up a plan to be the liaison between the Range Specialists and the Range Technicians in order for the work to be completed in a timely manner. •Will attend Assessment Inventory Monitoring (AIM) training from May 15, 2017 to May 19, 2017 in order to be familiar with the AIM protocol to perform field work and data analysis. As a result of this training, the Lead Range Technician will be able to train the two Range Technicians when they report on the job the following week. •Will make sure that the two Range Technicians are properly trained on how to properly collect and analyze necessary field data for monitoring, rangeland health, existing project inspections and any other field data needed during the summer. Will also give proper training for any other field tasks such as project maintenance, weed spraying and any other related work. Oversight of the Range Technicians work will be needed so that tasks are being completed properly. •In addition to performing the tasks mentioned above, the Lead Range Technician will also perform any of the above mentioned tasks in the field or BLM office as needed. After the two Range Technicians have completed their term of employment in August 2017, the Lead Range Technician will continue to perform any and all related tasks assigned by the BLM Rangeland Management Specialists in order to help them complete their work until the end of the fiscal year (September 29, 2017). This position is field-work intensive with approximately 80% of the term spent in the field and the remaining 20% spent analyzing data and compiling progress and final reports to be submitted by established deadlines. The field and non-field work will also require that the Lead Range Technician provides assurance to current BLM Rangeland Management Specialists that the two (2) Range Technicians are completing their assigned tasks appropriately. Frequent communication by the Lead Range Technician is required with both the Range Specialists and Range Technicians in order for this to happen. Compensation: o$15/hour o$34/night field per diem (as needed) o$75/week housing stipend Timeline: May 8, 2017 – September 29, 2017 Location: Based in Casper, WY, in the vicinity of Casper Mountain and southern Big Horns. The Casper Field Office manages 1,326,733 million acres of public land for diverse resources and uses, including National Historic Trails , rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking and livestock grazing. Qualifications: •At least two (2) seasons of field experience in botany, biology, ecology, or other related field. •Experience identifying rangeland plants to species and subspecies and noxious and invasive plants in the Rocky Mountain region. •Conducting population surveys. •Performing monitoring on rangeland sites using established protocols. •Carrying a backpack (30lbs) sprayer over rough terrain and spray weeds •Using GPS/GIS technology to collect, organize and display field data. •Technical writing skills that communicate scientific results effectively and efficiently. •Familiarity with the NRCS soil survey descriptions. •Ability to conduct field work across rugged terrain, carry personal and technical field equipment, and withstand inclement weather conditions; •Ability to be self-motivated and willing to accomplish objectives independently with minimal supervision; •Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team comprising various BLM resource specialists. •Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads; and •Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and federal criminal background checks, (4) Adhere to the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement; and (5) Will not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement. How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the following link: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&REQ=2017-RAP-033
