Rare Plant Survey Crew Lead Great Basin Institute / USFS H-TNF, Carson RD *Description*
In cooperation with the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, the Great Basin Institute (GBI) is recruiting a Rare Plant Survey Crew Lead to perform botanical surveys within the northeastern region of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Rare plant surveys will be conducted on Forest Service land in the shadow of Mt. Rose and Slide Mountain, and will target high priority fuels treatment units. Survey protocols and supplies will be provided. In addition to survey implementation, the Rare Plant Survey Crew Lead will coordinate with Forest Service staff, schedule field work and locations, manage and deliver associated data, and oversee two Rare Plant Survey Technicians, including maintaining field safety awareness and practices, and ensuring fidelity to survey methods. The Great Basin Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing environmental research, education, and service throughout the West. GBI’s Research Associate Program provides multidisciplinary capacity for professional support of diverse partnerships across western states while presenting emerging professionals with career-enhancing opportunities in natural/cultural/recreation resource management, ecological conservation, environmental stewardship, and related fields. While supporting GBI’s partnership with the Forest Service, this work will provide opportunities to gain experience in performing rare plant surveys, plant specimen collection and preparation, GIS data collection and processing. The Rare Plant Survey Crew Lead will also gain exposure to policies and approaches for managing natural resources on public lands *Compensation* - Hourly Rate of $18.50 - Health insurance * Timeline * - 12-week appointment beginning on 21 May 2018 - Full time, 40 hours per week *Location**: *This position will be based at GBI offices in Reno, NV. Field work will be conducted east of Mt. Rose and Slide Mountain (Carson Range of the Sierras). Elevation within the entire project area is generally within 5,000-7,000 feet. *Qualifications* Technical requirements: - Undergraduate or Graduate degree in botany, range ecology, or a closely related field in the biological sciences; - Coursework in plant taxonomy and/or systematics (transcripts may be requested); - Experience conducting rare plant surveys and other botanical field work; - Knowledge of the flora of the eastern Sierra /Great Basin transition zone, preferred; - Experience using technical plant keys; - Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and data collection; and - Experience creating maps, as well as managing and manipulating data using ArcGIS 10.x. Additional requirements: - Experience successfully leading a field crew in conducting botanical surveys; - Possess a valid, state-issued drivers license and clean driving record; - Experience operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads; - Ability to work independently to accomplish goals; - Ability to communicate effectively with team members, agency staff, and a diverse public; - Possess good organizational skills; - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in varying types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 30 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition; and - Pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. *How to apply:* Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal: *http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&REQ=2018-RAP-023 <http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=PD&REQ=2018-RAP-023>* 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.
