http://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/employment/research-associates-employment/recreation-and-wilderness-specialist/
Working collaboratively with BLM Winnemucca District, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting to hire a Recreation and Wilderness Specialist to support development of a comprehensive Environmental Analysis (EA) with FONSI and Decision Record (DR). The objective of the overall EA planning effort is to provide the BLM with a defensible NEPA document to support the final decision for proposed range improvements. The EA will address a wide variety of BLM program areas. Activities may include, but are not limited to: - collecting, monitoring, and recording data for condition within recreation areas; - GIS mapping, data management and data analysis; - completing field reports; - evaluating permitted actions within recreation areas for compliance with Federal laws, rules, regulations, and policy; and - preparing the Recreation and Wilderness section of the EA. The successful applicant will work in a team setting and be exposed to a myriad of resource areas outside of recreation and wilderness resources including natural and cultural resource, rangeland, and wildlife management, as well environmental monitoring. The selected candidate will be exposed to a federal land management work environment and will receive training in the appropriate areas where needed to ensure compliance with those determinations required in the BLM H-1601-1 Land Use Planning Handbook. *Compensation, Benefits & Timeline*: - Rate of Pay: $23.00/hour - Benefits: Affordable Care Act-compliant health insurance (medical, dental and vision); paid holidays, sick and personal leave; 401(k) retirement Plan - Timeline: up to a 15-month appointment beginning immediately (May 2015) and adjudication of a Department of Interior Federal Background Investigation *Location*: The BLM Winnemucca District (WD) encompasses roughly 11 million acres, of which 7.38 million acres are public lands managed by the BLM. Elevations range from approximately 4,000 feet to close to 10,000 feet. Winnemucca lies roughly in the northwest part of Nevada, nested in the basin and range province of the western U.S. The WD is approximately 2.5 hours east of Reno, NV and 2 hours west of Elko, NV on I-80, and 5.5 hours south of Boise, ID on State Highway 95. *Qualifications*: Technical requirements: - Educational and field experiences related to recreation/wilderness management, natural resources, or related field; - Experience collecting field data and/or following established field collection protocols; - Experience using ArcGIS 10.x; - Experience operating hand-held GPS units for navigation and electronic field data collection (previous experience operating Trimble units a plus); - Demonstrated proficiency and prior experience with technical writing (report writing); - Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience including field and office personnel, and the general public; - Experience preparing, reviewing and documenting recreation and/or wilderness resources; - Ability to read and interpret topographical maps and navigate using a compass; and - Previous experience working with the BLM, involvement in NEPA process, and/or working in the Central Great Basin region highly desirable. Additional requirements: - Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish project goals; - Possess good organizational skills with ability to balance concurrent tasks and produce professional deliverables including draft documents for team review; - Flexibility and capability to meet the demands of rapidly changing plans and schedules; - Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record with experience safely operating 4WD trucks on and off paved roads, including narrow and steep forest roads, and conducting routine vehicle maintenance; and - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition. - Successful applicant(s) must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI). Applicants who already possess a fully adjudicated BI will be strongly considered. *How to Apply*: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter (include where you found this position posted), their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, GBI HR Coordinator, at agladd...@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Also, please include where you are currently living and/or working. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
