http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2017-RAP-013
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the BLM-NV Elko District Office, is recruiting a Recreation Technician to assist in resource management on the district. Duties include a combination of the following activities: • Route inventories and route sign installation/replacement; • Environmental monitoring; • Field inventories to determine compliance with permits, as well as administration of recreation use permits; • Natural resource management and damage documentation; • Maintaining site conditions on public lands, which may include cleaning/improving public recreation areas; • Environmental education, outreach and interpretation for the general public; • Visitor services – support for visitor center and information kiosks; • GIS mapping and data management; and • Field reporting and/or recreation site monitoring to determine recreation potential and current recreational usage. This position provides professional development experience in resource management on public lands. Part of this work will require heavy physical exertion in hot, dry conditions. Work may be required on weekends. Field sites are in remote locations, and some backcountry camping will be required. Location: The BLM Elko District Office encompasses 12.3 million acres in northeastern Nevada within the Basin and Range Province. Recreation opportunities, including hiking, camping, visiting cultural resource sites, and wildlife viewing, abound in this region. Compensation and Timeline: • Rate of Pay: $17.50/hour • Medical benefits (health and dental) • Paid personal leave • Start Date: 20-week appointment beginning May 2017, pending availability and completion of DOI Background Investigation • Full time, 40 hours per week Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in recreation/wilderness management, natural resources, or equivalent coursework and field experience; • Experience following established implementation procedures and protocols for field projects; • Knowledge of and experience in best practices for maintaining field safety in remote settings; • Ability to safely work in harsh and rapidly changing environments and traverse uneven, steep terrain; • Ability and willingness to camp (occasionally) while working in backcountry locations; • Ability to use hand-held GPS units, navigate via topographic map and compass, and interpret and/or create maps using GIS mapping software; • Familiarity with the proper and safe use of standard maintenance tools; • Strong communication skills, oral and written, with an ability to communicate effectively with agency staff, field and office colleagues, and the general public; • Possess self-starting motivation, detail orientation, strong organizational skills, and abilities to effectively work independently and as a team member; • Willingness and ability to consistently enact high performance standards and a strong work and team ethic in support of the mission and of GBI and the BLM; • Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license, and an ability to safely operate 4WD vehicle on unimproved roads; and • Complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI). Applicants who already possess a fully adjudicated BI will be strongly considered. To Apply: Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=TAM&req=2017-RAP-013 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.
