http://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/employment/research-associates-employment/forestry-technician/
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management Nevada - Ely District Office, is recruiting a Forestry Technician to work cooperatively with BLM resource staff to perform vegetation management projects, restoration projects within forest/woodland areas, and utilization of forest products in support of the BLM Nevada Forestry Program. Duties will include: · Layout, preparation, and monitoring of forest product sale areas; · Assisting the District Forester with vegetative permits; · Assessing treatment prescriptions and methods (mechanical versus hand) for out-year planning of vegetation treatments; · Mapping, inventory, and assessment of treatment needs for forest and woodland stands; · Working with Nevada Conservation Corps crews to accomplish vegetation treatment projects; · Assisting with the reforestation program by collecting tree seed and overseeing the planting of seedlings; and · Monitoring public woodcutting areas on weekends. Camping at a work site for several days may be required to meet project objectives. *Location:* - Ely, NV. *Compensation and Timeline:* - Rate of Pay: $15.00/hour o Duration: 6-month appointment beginning July 2015, or upon availability and completion of a DOI Background Investigation; potential for extension pending funding and favorable performance review o Full time, 40 hours per week, up to 12 hours/day during 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., including weekends *Qualifications:* - Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Botany or other related natural science field, with coursework and/or experience that demonstrate understanding of the principles of forestry; - Knowledge of the forest and woodland ecoregions typical of western and central Nevada, including common plants (woody and herbaceous), wildlife, and/or geology/topography, desirable; - Ability to understand, implement and adhere to established data collection, inventory, assessment, and monitoring protocols; - Capacity to collect and maintain field data in an organized manner that is easily understood and accessible to other resources staff (GBI or BLM); - Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; - Experience using ArcGIS to create maps; - Ability to navigate and collect data using handheld GPS units; - Experience utilizing a compass and topographic map to navigate; - Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads; - Ability to live and work in rural and remote field and office setting; - Physically fit to work outdoors, carry up to 50 pounds of personal and/or field equipment, and withstand the rigors of a forested and/or high desert environment in all seasons; and - Willingness and ability to camp in remote, primitive sites for several consecutive days. - Successful applicants must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI). Applicants who already possess a favorably adjudicated BI should highlight that in their cover letter. *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. 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.
