The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is seeking Vegetation 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 Coalition's efforts in assessing the health of watersheds in Eastern Nevada. DUTIES: Field crew members will be responsible for collecting vegetation and community data in dry, upland desert plant communities within the watersheds. The data will be collected with PDA's from randomly located 40 x 50m sampling plots using line point intercept. Crew members will also be responsible for the appropriate collection and identification of unknown plant specimens. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: This position is a great learning experience for any individual interested in the plant ecology of the Great Basin desert. Strong applicants will either be currently enrolled in or graduated from a program in natural resources, biology, ecology, or a related field. 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 plant species quickly. Ability to enjoy long days of repetitive but meaningful work is strongly desired. Must be experienced with 4WD, GPS, and backcountry navigation with maps and compass. Backcountry camping will be required for certain study areas. Crew members must have proven experience in working well with others. CONDITIONS: Candidates must be enthusiastic about hiking long distances (up to 8 miles a day) over rugged terrain while carrying a 30-lb pack and be able to work long hours in extreme conditions, including rain and 100+ degrees F heat, in remote areas. Field crews have also encountered snow during the months of May and June. A clean driving record for the past three years is mandatory. 4WD vehicles, GPS units, digital cameras, and PDA's will be provided by the Coalition. Crew members will be required to provide their own housing and personal field gear. WAGES: $14-15/hour, depending on experience (plus per diem when camping) DURATION: Positions will begin May 12, 2008, and last at least three months. Candidates should be able to travel to Eastern Nevada by May 12, 2008, and be able and willing to remain in Eastern Nevada through mid-August. Additional work beyond August may be available dependent upon the arrival of winter. LOCATION: The crews will be based out of the Coalition's office in Ely, NV, and will be working in Lincoln County, NV. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4 pm PST on March 3, 2008 TO APPLY: PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CLOSELY. Failure to include all information requested may disqualify your application. 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 [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 and will occur throughout March. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Jennifer Brickey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 775-289-7974 ext. 7#. All applicants must be citizens of the United States or authorized to work within the United States. Please note these positions are part of a separate project from our vegetation technician 'ESR' positions. For more information regarding our other positions, please visit our web site at www.envlc.org. Jennifer Brickey Botanist Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition P. O. Box 150266 Ely, NV 89315 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 775-289-7974 ext. 7#
