Sage Grouse Habitat Field Technician

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management Idaho, is recruiting field technicians for land health assessment teams. Teams will consist of a GIS Lead and field technician. Each team will be comprised of environmental scientists (ecologists) having diverse areas of training and expertise to work cooperatively in a field based setting. The overall objective of the team is to perform land health assessments through the assessment of soil, hydrology and biological (vegetative) conditions; water quality and quantity sampling (Proper Functioning Condition); and baseline data collection for Sage Grouse habitat and other indicator species. Data are utilized for management and adaptive management decisions, restoration projects, and/or to improve sage grouse habitat to achieve a healthy and productive ecological condition. The principle purpose of this project is to generate an understanding of the process used to develop land health assessments, including the data capture and evaluation.

Duties:
General field duties include walking long distances over uneven terrain, and will require Field Technicians to collect GPS and photo points, observe and monitoring wildlife, and/or identify vegetative demographics and distribution. Office tasks may include assisting with data organization, processing and QA/QC; post-processing GPS points; and contributing to report writing.

Compensation:
o $ 12/ hr
o Field per diem
***POSITION AVAILABLE PENDING FUNDING***

Timeline: June 11, 2012 – August 21, 2012

Location: Shoshone, ID

Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in one of the major natural sciences
* Understanding of basic principles related to field science and data collection
* Experience with vegetation identification preferred;
* Ability to navigate and set a bearing using a compass and to read a topographical map;
* Ability to collect data using handheld GPS units, preferred;
* Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience;
* Willingness to work collaboratively in a team setting;
* Physically fit to work outdoors, carry personal and field equipment, and withstand working and camping in an arid environment; and
* Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license and the ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads.