Description:
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service, is recruiting an Agency Liaison/Restoration Coordinator. Incumbent will be responsible for facilitating and participating in the ecological restoration of sensitive wetland, riparian, & desert habitat on two National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) in Clark County. Incumbent will coordinate with other federal and state land management agencies to share knowledge, personnel, materials and equipment for the effective restoration and preservation of sensitive public lands in southern Nevada. This is a hands-on field-based position requiring the incumbent to spend significant time in the field; however, office and computer time is mandatory in order to complete reports and satisfactorily fulfill all aspects of this job. Specific tasks will include:
o Facilitate the restoration of prioritized areas by: gathering materials and equipment, scheduling and supervising restoration crews, and working personally to improve sensitive habitat using appropriate techniques.
o Inventory and prioritize disturbed habitat within Desert and Moapa Valley NWRs;
o Assist with re-vegetation efforts, maintain plantings and irrigation systems;
o Invasive plant and fish removal using manual techniques, herbicides and equipment;
o Aid in the installation/construction of signs and barriers where necessary, to prevent the degradation of sensitive habitat;
o Conduct ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of restoration techniques, signs, and barriers;
o Maintain a GPS database of monitoring sites, sign/barrier locations, and disturbed/restored habitat;
o Assist with increasing public awareness regarding habitat restoration activities, and the purpose for each national wildlife refuge;
o Participate in other tasks to fulfill the purpose of the refuges and mission of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Compensation:
o Rate of pay: $18.26 per hour
o Medical and dental benefits
o Paid personal Leave
Location:
Clark County, NV – Desert NWR and Moapa Valley NWR
Timeline:
o January 2010 – December 2010, possible extension pending funding and favorable performance review
o Full time, 40 hours per week
o Minimal overtime may be required
Qualifications:
o Bachelors degree in Botany, Biology, Natural Resource Management or a related field;
o At least 2 years field experience in general environmental conservation or research and following established field collection protocols;
o Minimum of one year field experience directly related to habitat restoration or preservation;
o Knowledge of the flora and fauna and field experience in southern Nevada or the Mojave desert desirable;
o Must be detail oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision;
o Ability to communicate effectively and work with co-workers, restoration crews, volunteers and a diverse public;
o Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written form to complete required reports and project documentation;
o Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment;
o Experience using or the ability to learn GIS and database programs;
o Experience supervising and working with restoration crews and volunteers, desired;
o Motivated, responsible, self-starter;
o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments; and
o Possess valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license.
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden, at bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org.
This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
