FIELD CREW LEADER NON-CHEMICAL INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL AND RESTORATION Starr Ranch Sanctuary Trabuco Canyon, CA
Audubon California's Starr Ranch Sanctuary in Trabuco Canyon, CA solicits applicants for a position as field crew leader with our artichoke thistle control and needlegrass grassland/coastal sage scrub restoration project. This research-based program aims to control the invasive species, Cynara cardunculus (artichoke thistle), without chemicals and restore to rare native habitat. Responsibilities will include supervision of field assistants (4) who help with invasive plant species control, restoration, and research. Will work on mechanical and physical control of artichoke thistle and all aspects of invasive species control and restoration including physical control of other invasive species, native seed collection and planting, experimental tests of weed removal and restoration techniques, and quantitative monitoring. Will supervise data collection, entry, and storage and help summarize data from monitoring and experiments. Will be responsible for efficient operation of weed control, restoration, and data collection activities; ensuring rigorous implementation of protocols; and maintaining high standards of data collection. Must have basic mechanical skills for care and maintenance of equipment and be willing to operate a tractor and similar heavy equipment. Experience in plant sampling in the field is essential. Enthusiasm for working outdoors. One year position starts September, 2007 August, 2008. Opportunity to live on our 4000-acre Sanctuary. Salary: $450/week plus housing (private room with bath) and benefits. Qualifications: College graduate with ecological, biological, or conservation background who seeks weed control, restoration, research, and leadership experience. Must be enthusiastic about plant field work, organized, and have plant sampling and some supervisory or leadership experience. To Apply: Send cover letter stating career goals, résumé, and three letters of recommendation (letters can arrive separately) to: Dr. Sandy DeSimone, Director, Research and Education; Starr Ranch Sanctuary, 100 Bell Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; (949) 858-0309; fax (949) 858-1013. For more information: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; www.starr-ranch.org
