The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is seeking Field Crew Members for a Watershed Assessment Project. The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is a non-profit organization composed of public, private, and non-profit partners dedicated to the restoration of the Great Basin ecosystems through collaborative teamwork. The Watershed Assessment Project will facilitate the Coalitions efforts in assessing the health of watersheds in Eastern Nevada. DUTIES: Field crew members will be responsible for collecting vegetation and soil characterization data within the watersheds. The data will be collected with PDAs from randomly located 50 x 50m sampling plots using line point intercept. Crew members will also be responsible for the appropriate collection of unknown plant specimens for future identification. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Current enrollment in or graduation from a natural resource, biology, ecology, or related field is required. Experience in taxonomic keys and field botany is essential. A working knowledge of the flora of the Great Basin desert is preferred but not required if the candidate has demonstrated in the past an ability to learn quickly. Strong applicants will have experience with 4WD, GPS, and backcountry navigation with maps and compass. Applicants must have a clean driving record for the past three years. Backcountry camping will be required for certain study areas. Crew members must be able to work well with others as well as independently. CONDITIONS: Candidates must be able and willing to hike long distances carrying a 30-lb pack over rugged terrain and work long hours in extreme conditions, including rain and 100+ degrees F heat, in remote areas. 4WD vehicles, GPS units, digital cameras, and PDAs will be provided by the Coalition. Crew members will be required to provide their own housing and personal field gear. SALARY: $14-16/hour, depending on experience (plus per diem when camping) DURATION: Positions will begin May 21, 2007, and last three months or longer, depending upon the length of the field season and availability of work. LOCATION: The crews will be based out of the Coalitions office in Ely, NV, and will be working in southern White Pine County, NV, and Lincoln County, NV. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2007 TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three (3) references (names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and relation to applicant) via e-mail to: Jennifer Brickey Botanist Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include WA Field Crew Member in the subject line of the email. Any applications received that do not have references included will be automatically discarded. Phone interviews will be scheduled following the application deadline. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Jennifer Brickey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 775-289-7974 ext. 2#. All applicants must be citizens of the United States. Please note these positions are part of a separate project from our vegetation technician positions. For information regarding our other positions, please visit our web site at www.envlc.org
