Location: Field sites across northern Idaho, northeastern Oregon, and northeastern Washington
Duration: May-August 2018 (late April for western larch improvement project) Employer: University of Idaho Project Description: Three technician positions are available for silviculture projects across the Inland Empire and northeast Oregon. Forests of the region have some of the highest conifer diversity in North America, including western white pine, western larch, and Douglas- fir. The technicians will be based out of Moscow, Idaho (home to the University of Idaho) but will require significant travel across the region on a weekly basis. Technicians will be exposed to variety of forest habitat types and silvicultural practices. Specific projects include: (1) a western larch tree improvement project that will plant trees in spring 2018 followed by monitoring of growth, survival, and biomass allocation of elite genotypes over the course of the first growing season across a climate and site productivity gradient, (2) a project examining the relationship between rapid seedling quality assessment and initial field performance, (3) conifer response to competing vegetation cover and spring release treatments, and (4) tree growth, canopy openness, and understory composition responses to precommercial thinning and understory management in mid-rotation western larch dominated stands. Duties: One technician will work with a graduate student on the western larch improvement project, while the other two technicians will work in a team with a crew leader on the other projects. Required Qualifications: (a) Familiarity with tree species of the Inland Northwest, (b) Ability to use taxonomic keys, (c) Experience measuring tree diameter and height (d) Ability to work in a range of conditions (hot and sunny to cool and rainy), (e) Ability to carry at least 25 lbs, (f) Possess a valid Driver's License and provide a 3 year Driving Record, and (g) Ability to pass a criminal background check. Previous forest research experience is preferred. Pay Rate: $12.50/hr @ 40 hours per week. Housing is not provided. Application Information: To apply for the position, please send a single pdf document to Dr. Andrew Nelson ([email protected]) by March 16 including (1) cover letter outlining discussing your experience and interest in the position, (2) a resume with most relevant previous employment, (3) email and phone numbers of at least 2 professional references.
