SAGEBRUSH FIELD TECHNICIAN NEEDED
Description:
Gain field experience in sampling vegetation, soils, and habitat
attributes in the beautiful sage-brush steppe of Northwestern
Colorado and Wyoming! We are seeking 1-2 field technicians to join
our interdisciplinary rangeland-wildlife habitat field research team
from early July through mid-August 2015. Fieldwork involves one 2-day
training session in late May/June and 3 or 4 extended 4 to 8-day
field data collection trips during July and August to locations in
Northwest Colorado (Moffat, Routt, Rio Blanco, Garfield Counties and
potentially some site in Wyoming). The primary duties of the
technician will be to collect and record vegetation and soils data
while working closely with Masters and PhD students, and project
staff. While prior experience with data collection is preferred,
training and mentorship will be provided for an enthusiastic
applicant with high attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Successful applicants must have previous experience camping in a
backcountry setting, as the field crew camps for 4-7 nights while in
the field. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to cope with
challenging conditions in the field, which may include wind, heat and
insects, and be able to hike over uneven terrain while carrying up to
30 pounds. Applicants with interest in soils, botany, range science
and/or wildlife habitat are preferred. This is an excellent
opportunity for anyone who loves to explore unique ecosystems and is
interested in a career in wildlife, range, or natural resource
management. By participating in our field crew, you will gain field
experience and participate in a collaborative effort to integrate
wildlife indicators into NRCS Ecological Site Descriptions for
adaptive management of sagebrush rangelands and wildlife populations.
Qualifications:
Required:
* Must be able to maintain a good attitude while working long
hours outside
* Must have prior experience in backcountry settings (i.e. tent
living, camp stove cooking, no indoor plumbing or running water) and
enjoy working outside
* Must be able to navigate and use a map and GPS
* Good observational skills and high attention to detail are required
* Ability to work early mornings for several days in a row
* Ability to work independently or part of a group
* Valid U.S. driver's license
* Must pass a criminal background check
* Applicant must provide their own housing on days off between
field sessions
Desired:
* Previous experience identifying range plants and collecting
vegetation data is preferred, but not necessary for a qualified and
enthusiastic candidate
* Interest in collaborative studies/ working with private
landowners is preferred
Compensation and Days Off:
* Salary: $15 hour plus camping per diem
* Crew works 4-8 days at a time, including some weekends, with
3-7 days off between field trips.
To Apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume, and contact info for three
references as ONE document to Retta Bruegger at
<mailto:retta.brueg...@colostate.edu>retta.brueg...@colostate.edu by
February 20th, 2015. Please use the subject line "Application for
Sagebrush Field Technician" in the email submitting your application.
For more information on our project, please see our website:
http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/learning-from-the-land
Retta Bruegger
Outreach and Research Coordinator
<http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/learning-from-the-land?a_id=880>Learning
from the Land Project, CSU
2764 Compass Drive, #232
Grand Junction, CO 81506
Phone: (970) 988-0043 (cell)
