DESCRIPTION: One (1) GS-7 field crew supervisor and one (1) GS-5 field crew position will be hired to assist a University of Montana graduate student with data collection on the Colville National Forest in northeast Washington. The projects objective is to assess the response of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir to climatic variability across different plant associations and canopy classes. The crew will spend approximately two months working across a large area to locate sites and collect data.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties will involve identifying habitat types, coring trees and measuring various stand and tree attributes. Locating study sites will be an important and challenging component of these positions and may require the use of GPS, 4WD and hiking. QUALIFICATIONS: These positions will be hired through USFS STEP program. Candidates must be students that plan on returning to a college or university degree program following the field season. These positions are best suited to upper-level undergraduates or graduate students who are giving serious consideration to advanced study or professional work in forest ecology or silviculture. Candidates must be in good physical condition and capable of working long days in the field under hot, rugged and sometimes remote conditions. Most importantly, I seek individuals who can attend to details, have legible handwriting, and can work and live cooperatively with others. Valid drivers license and safe driving record is required. SALARY: $15.59/hr for GS-7 Crew Supervisor & $12.58/hr for GS-5 Crew Member. Housing will most likely be provided. DURATION/SCHEDULE: Start and end dates are somewhat flexible but will be ~23 June to ~22 August 2008. Work schedule is also flexible but will most likely be four 10 hour days with three days off each week. CLOSING DATE: 15 April 2008 APPLICATION MATERIALS: * Cover letter that includes information about your interests and qualifications; dates of availability; and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of two references. * Resume ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gunnar Carnwath, PhD candidate University of Montana Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 406-210-1635
