The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition (ENLC) is currently hiring one
(1) invasive plant inventory technician to work in the Elko, NV District
of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on a two person field crew.
INVASIVE PLANT INVENTORY TECHNICIAN DUTIES: Field crews will identify
and inventory invasive and noxious weeds on public lands, focusing on
fire rehab areas that burned in 2017. Inventory duties include
identifying invasive plant infestations, surveying, recording and
managing data.
All technicians will be responsible for driving large, 4-wheel drive
pick-up trucks while towing trailers. Utilizing UTVs and/or ATV’s for
inventorying large infestations is also required, as well as hiking to
and around inventory sites on steep and rocky terrain. Technicians are
required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Technicians must be comfortable with truck camping in the backcountry
for up to eight (8) days at a time and MUST be physically able to hike
while wearing a backpack over rough and steep terrain.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Qualified applicants should have experience and/or
education in invasive plant management, biological sciences, natural
resources, botany, GIS, rangeland management, or general plant taxonomy
and the ability to follow directions and safety protocols. Applicants
must be experienced with 4WD vehicles and should have a clean driving
record for the past 3 years. Preference is given to applicants with
experience utilizing GPS units and programs (Trimble units and ArcPad)
and identifying invasive and state listed noxious weeds of the Great
Basin.
SALARY: $14.50-$16/hour, depending on experience (plus $38/day per diem
when camping)
SCHEDULE: Positions run from early May through July (3 months) and the
work schedule will occur on an 8-days-on/6-days-off schedule (10-hour
days, Thursday-Thursday). The crew will camp near the inventory sites
for the eight days of work- returning to town mid-way through hitch to
take care of data uploading and to replenish H2O, gear, and fuel.
Crew members are responsible for their own housing while working on this
project.
Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and the contact
information for at least three references to Steph Frederick-
[email protected]. Please put “Elko Inventory Technician” in the
email subject line. Applications are accepted until positions are
filled. Visit http://www.envlc.org/ for more info.
About ENLC & The Elko Area
Located in Ely, Nevada, ENLC is a non-profit conservation organization
comprised of public, private, and non-profit partners dedicated to the
restoration of the Western ecosystems through collaborative teamwork.
Elko is located in the remote, northeastern corner of Nevada. The area
has a unique blend of Northern Basin and Range and sage brush steppe
attributes including beautiful expanses of sagebrush flats and many
mountain ranges available for exploring and recreating. The rugged Ruby
Mountains lie 20 miles to the southeast of Elko and offer unique hiking,
backpacking, climbing, fishing and camping experiences. The city of Elko
has a lively downtown area and hosts cultural events throughout the
summer (including the International Basque festival, rodeos and the Ruby
Mountain Relay).
