[ECOLOG-L] Vegetation monitoring positions on the CO plateau
Biological Science Technician (plants) GS-4/5/6 seasonal - 8 positions National Park Service – Northern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring Network Moab, UT with travel throughout Utah and western Colorado April - October Job description The incumbent works in up to 16 national park units on the northern Colorado Plateau and serves as a seasonal Biological Science Technician for one or more of the following monitoring protocols: uplands (vegetation and soils), wadeable streams (vegetation and geomorphology), exotic plants (early detection), and big rivers (vegetation and geomorphology). This position reports to two field crew leaders and works as part of a 2-6 member crew. Major Duties include: 1. Collecting plant, soil, and geomorphology data using established network monitoring protocols. 2. Accurately identifying Northern Colorado Plateau vegetation to the species level in the field or in the office using standard floras. 3. Entering data and following quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate data transcription into established databases. 4. Conducting fieldwork in remote backcountry settings and under difficult conditions in a safe and efficient manner. 5. Using 4WD and off-trail hiking to access monitoring sites. 6. Using topographic maps, compasses, aerial photographs and GPS units to locate and relocate monitoring sites. This position works eight 10-hour days followed by 6 days off and requires constant travel to parks within Utah and western Colorado. Crew members are required to hike off trail with heavy packs, sometimes in extremely hot weather and through thick vegetation. Field crews camp in remote backcountry locations. To apply, view the full job description at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/357240900 Applications due by December 18. For more information on the Northern Colorado Plateau Network, see http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncpn/index.cfm For more information about these positions, contact dana_witwi...@nps.gov.
[ECOLOG-L] JOBS: Seasonal NPS vegetation field crew positions
Biological Science Technician (plants) GS-4/5/6 seasonal - 8 positions National Park Service – Northern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring Network Moab, UT with travel throughout Utah and western Colorado April - October Job description The incumbent works in up to 16 national park units on the northern Colorado Plateau and serves as a seasonal Biological Science Technician for one or more of the following monitoring protocols: uplands (vegetation and soils), riparian (vegetation and geomorphology), exotic plants (early detection), and big rivers (vegetation and geomorphology). This position reports to two field crew leaders and works as part of a 2-6 member crew. Major Duties include: 1.Collecting plant, soil, and geomorphology data using established network monitoring protocols. 2.Accurately identifying Northern Colorado Plateau vegetation to the species level in the field or in the office using standard floras. 3.Entering data and following quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate data transcription into established databases. 4.Conducting fieldwork in remote backcountry settings and under difficult conditions in a safe and efficient manner. 5.Using 4WD and off-trail hiking to access monitoring sites. 6.Using topographic maps, compasses, aerial photographs and GPS units to locate and relocate monitoring sites. This position works eight 10-hour days followed by 6 days off and requires constant travel to parks within Utah and western Colorado. Crew members are required to hike off trail with heavy packs, sometimes in extremely hot weather and through thick vegetation. Field crews camp in remote backcountry locations. To apply, view the full job description at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/334313100 Applications due by December 31. For more information on the Northern Colorado Plateau Network, see http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncpn/index.cfm For more information about these positions, contact dana_witwi...@nps.gov.
[ECOLOG-L] Job: NPS upland vegetation crew leader, Moab UT
Lead Biological Science Technician (plants) GS-6/7 permanent, subject to furlough National Park Service – Northern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring Network Moab, UT with travel throughout Utah and western Colorado Job description This position will act as the crew leader for integrated upland monitoring (vegetation and soils) in 10 national park units on the Northern Colorado Plateau. The incumbent will lead 5-7 seasonal, intern, and volunteer staff in remote backcountry locations. Major duties include: -Leading plant data collection using established network monitoring protocols. -Accurately identifying Northern Colorado Plateau vegetation to the species level in the field or in the office using standard floras. -Training crew members in appropriate data collection, entry, and verification methods. -Conducting fieldwork in remote backcountry settings and under difficult conditions in a safe and efficient manner. -Ensuring crew safety. -Accurately collecting and entering data into established databases and following quality assurance procedures. -Maintaining field and camping equipment. This position works eight 10-hour days followed by 6 days off and requires constant travel to parks within Utah and western Colorado. Crew members are required to hike off trail with heavy packs, sometimes in extremely hot weather and through thick vegetation. Field crews camp in remote backcountry locations. The anticipated field season is April through October, with approximately a month of office work at the beginning and end of each season. To apply, view the full job description at: www.usajobs.gov under Job Announcement WO-COMR-13-811164DE. Applications due by December 28. For more information on the Northern Colorado Plateau Network, see http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncpn/index.cfm For more information about this position, contact Dana _witwi...@nps.gov.
[ECOLOG-L] NPS Upland Crew Leader Position
Biological Science Technician (plants) GS-6/7 permanent, subject to furlough National Park Service – Northern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring Network Moab, UT with travel throughout Utah and western Colorado Job description This position will act as the crew leader for integrated upland monitoring (vegetation and soils) in 10 national park units on the Northern Colorado Plateau. The incumbent will supervise 5-7 seasonal, intern, and volunteer staff in remote backcountry locations. Major duties include: -Supervising plant data collection using established network monitoring protocols. -Accurately identifying Northern Colorado Plateau vegetation to the species level in the field or in the office using standard floras. -Training crew members in appropriate data collection, entry, and verification methods. -Conducting fieldwork in remote backcountry settings and under difficult conditions in a safe and efficient manner. -Ensuring crew safety. -Accurately collecting and entering data into established databases and following quality assurance procedures. -Maintaining field and camping equipment. This position works eight 10-hour days followed by 6 days off and requires constant travel to parks within Utah and western Colorado. Crew members are required to hike off trail with heavy packs, sometimes in extremely hot weather and through thick vegetation. Field crews camp in remote backcountry locations. The anticipated field season is April through October, with approximately a month of office work at the beginning and end of each season. To apply, view the full job description at: www.usajobs.gov under Job Announcement Numbers IMDE-12-88. Applications due by January 13. For more information on the Northern Colorado Plateau Network, see http://www1.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncpn/index.cfm For more information about these positions, contact Dana _witwi...@nps.gov.
[ECOLOG-L] NPS seasonal vegetation monitoring jobs
Biological Science Technician (plants) GS-4/5/6 seasonal National Park Service – Northern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring Network Moab, UT with travel throughout Utah and western Colorado April - October Job description The incumbent serves as a seasonal Biological Science Technician for upland (vegetation and soils), riparian (vegetation and geomorphology), and exotic plant (early detection) monitoring in 16 national park units on the Northern Colorado Plateau. This position reports to two field crew leaders and works as part of a 2-6 member crew. Major Duties include: 1. Collecting plant, soil, and geomorphology data using established network monitoring protocols. 2. Accurately identifying Northern Colorado Plateau vegetation to the species level in the field or in the office using standard floras. 3. Entering data and following quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate data transcription into established databases. 4. Conducting fieldwork in remote backcountry settings and under difficult conditions in a safe and efficient manner. 5. Using 4WD and off-trail hiking to access monitoring sites. 6. Using topographic maps, compasses, aerial photographs and GPS units to locate and relocate monitoring sites. This position works eight 10-hour days followed by 6 days off and requires constant travel to parks within Utah and western Colorado. Crew members are required to hike off trail with heavy packs, sometimes in extremely hot weather and through thick vegetation. Field crews camp in remote backcountry locations. To apply, view the full job description at: www.usajobs.gov under Job Announcement Numbers IMDE-12-42 and IMDE-12-43. Applications due by December 15. For more information on the Northern Colorado Plateau Network, see http://www1.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncpn/index.cfm For more information about these positions, contact Dana _witwi...@nps.gov.
[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Crew Leader for Riparian Vegetation Monitoring
Riparian Crew Leader - permanent GS-7 STF Northern Colorado Plateau Network National Park Service, Inventory Monitoring Moab, UT - travel to CO, UT, WY Closing Date: 8 Oct 2010 This position will act as a crew leader for integrated riparian and invasive plant monitoring in national parks on the Colorado Plateau. The incumbent will supervise 2-4 seasonal, intern and volunteer staff in remote backcountry locations. Primary technical duties include identifying riparian plant species by scientific name, mapping invasive plant species, and conducting geomorphology surveys using a total station. The crew leader is based out of Moab, UT. This position works eight 10-hour days followed by 6 days off and requires constant travel to parks within Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. The anticipated field season is April through October, with some office work at the beginning and end of each season. We are advertising for both a biological science technician (plants specialty) and physical science technician (fluvial geomorphology specialty), but only one position will be hired. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. To view the announcement, go to www.usajob.gov and search for the following announcement numbers: Biological science technician - IMDE-10-254 Physical science technician - IMDE-10-256 For more information about our program, please visit our website at http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncpn/
[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement - Field Crew for Vegetation Monitoring
Biological Science Technician (plants) GS-4/5/6 seasonal National Park Service – Northern Colorado Plateau Network Moab, UT with travel throughout Utah and western Colorado April - October Job description: The incumbent serves as a seasonal Biological Science Technician for upland (vegetation and soils), riparian (vegetation and geomorphology), and exotic plant (early detection) monitoring in 16 national park units on the Northern Colorado Plateau. The incumbent reports to two field crew leaders and works as part of a 2-6 member crew. Major Duties include: 1. Collecting plant, soil, and geomorphology data using established network monitoring protocols. 2. Accurately identifying Northern Colorado Plateau vegetation to the species level in the field or in the office using standard floras. 3. Conducting fieldwork in remote backcountry settings and under difficult conditions in a safe and efficient manner. 4. Using 4WD and off-trail hiking to access monitoring sites. 5. Using topographic maps, compasses, aerial photographs and GPS units to locate and relocate monitoring sites. 6. Reviewing datasheets to ensure the quality of data collection. 7. Entering data and following quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate data transcription into established databases. 8. Maintaining field and camping equipment. This position works eight 10-hour days followed by 6 days off and requires constant travel to parks within Utah and western Colorado. Crew members will be required to hike off trail with heavy packs, sometimes in extremely hot weather and through thick vegetation. Field crews will camp in remote backcountry locations. To apply, view the full job description at: www.usajobs.gov under Job Announcement Number IMDE-10-40, IMDE-10-41, and IMDE-10-42. Applications due by January 15. For more information on the Northern Colorado Plateau Network, see http://www1.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncpn/index.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Vegetation Monitoring Technicians
Technician (plants) GS-4/5/6 seasonal National Park Service – Northern Colorado Plateau Network Based out of Moab, UT with travel throughout Utah and western Colorado April 27 – end of October Job description The incumbent serves as a seasonal Biological Science Technician for upland (vegetation and soils), riparian (vegetation and geomorphology), and exotic plant (early detection) monitoring in 16 national park units on the Northern Colorado Plateau. The incumbent reports to two field crew leaders and works as part of a 2-4 member crew. Major Duties include: 1. Collecting plant, soil, and geomorphology data using established network monitoring protocols. 2. Accurately identifying Northern Colorado Plateau vegetation to the species level in the field or in the office using standard floras. 3. Conducting fieldwork in remote backcountry settings and under difficult conditions in a safe and efficient manner. 4. Using 4WD and off-trail hiking to access monitoring sites. 5. Using topographic maps, compasses, aerial photographs and GPS units to locate and relocate monitoring sites. 6. Reviewing datasheets to ensure the quality of data collection. 7. Entering data and following quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate data transcription into established databases. 8. Maintaining field and camping equipment. This position works eight 10-hour days followed by 6 days off and requires constant travel to parks within Colorado and Utah. Crew members will be required to hike off trail with heavy packs, sometimes in extremely hot weather or through thick vegetation. Field crews will camp in remote backcountry locations. To apply, view the full job description at www.usajobs.gov under job announcement number IMDE-09-25. Applications due by February 6.
