SAGEBRUSH FIELD TECHNICIAN NEEDED Description: Gain field experience in sampling vegetation, soils, and habitat attributes in the beautiful sage-brush steppe of Northwestern Colorado and Wyoming! We are seeking 1-2 field technicians to join our interdisciplinary rangeland-wildlife habitat field research team from early July through mid-August 2015. Fieldwork involves one 2-day training session in late May/June and 3 or 4 extended 4 to 8-day field data collection trips during July and August to locations in Northwest Colorado (Moffat, Routt, Rio Blanco, Garfield Counties and potentially some site in Wyoming). The primary duties of the technician will be to collect and record vegetation and soils data while working closely with Masters and PhD students, and project staff. While prior experience with data collection is preferred, training and mentorship will be provided for an enthusiastic applicant with high attention to detail and willingness to learn. Successful applicants must have previous experience camping in a backcountry setting, as the field crew camps for 4-7 nights while in the field. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to cope with challenging conditions in the field, which may include wind, heat and insects, and be able to hike over uneven terrain while carrying up to 30 pounds. Applicants with interest in soils, botany, range science and/or wildlife habitat are preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who loves to explore unique ecosystems and is interested in a career in wildlife, range, or natural resource management. By participating in our field crew, you will gain field experience and participate in a collaborative effort to integrate wildlife indicators into NRCS Ecological Site Descriptions for adaptive management of sagebrush rangelands and wildlife populations. Qualifications: Required: * Must be able to maintain a good attitude while working long hours outside * Must have prior experience in backcountry settings (i.e. tent living, camp stove cooking, no indoor plumbing or running water) and enjoy working outside * Must be able to navigate and use a map and GPS * Good observational skills and high attention to detail are required * Ability to work early mornings for several days in a row * Ability to work independently or part of a group * Valid U.S. drivers license * Must pass a criminal background check * Applicant must provide their own housing on days off between field sessions Desired: * Previous experience identifying range plants and collecting vegetation data is preferred, but not necessary for a qualified and enthusiastic candidate * Interest in collaborative studies/ working with private landowners is preferred Compensation and Days Off: * Salary: $15 hour plus camping per diem * Crew works 4-8 days at a time, including some weekends, with 3-7 days off between field trips. To Apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, and contact info for three references as ONE document to Retta Bruegger at [email protected] by February 20th, 2015. Please use the subject line Application for Sagebrush Field Technician in the email submitting your application. For more information on our project, please see our website: warnercnr.colostate.edu/learning-from-the-land Retta Bruegger Outreach and Research Coordinator Learning from the Land Project, CSU 2764 Compass Drive, #232 Grand Junction, CO 81506 Phone: (970) 988-0043 (cell)
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:15:26 +0000
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