The CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT FELLOWS PROGRAM is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service.
The Grand Junction, Colorado Field Office seeks a qualified applicant to perform amphibian monitoring as well as monitoring usage of artificial kit fox dens within the Grand Junction Field Office. Amphibian monitoring has not been conducted in many years and artificial kit fox dens and escape structures have not been monitored for use since their installation in 2004. In addition to this monitoring the successful applicant would also participate in the Land Health Assessment Process, ESI, vegetation monitoring, riparian/stream surveys, range studies, and Oil & Gas on-sites. Skills desired would be: previous experience conducting wildlife studies, especially amphibian studies, comfort in working both independently and within a group, enjoyment of outdoor field work in both rugged and remote areas, ability to read and navigate by map, ability to use a GPS unit & create maps using ARCGIS. Primary work is with the Wildlife Biologist, but opportunities would be provided for participation in a myriad of activities that give a good overview of the Field Office setting and the challenge of many different resource issues. Start date: May 29, 2008. Duration approximately 5-10 months. Position open until filled. Travel and lodging expenses are covered for you to travel to Chicago in late May for a one-week training course held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu <http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/> For more information visit the website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/clm
