*INVASIVE PLANT TECHNICIAN* *Position Description* The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is now taking applications for an Invasive Plant Technician in 2016. We are looking for someone interested in invasive plant management and plant restoration. The employee’s duties will include: 1) assisting with ongoing experiments to control the spread of Yellow Toadflax and test revegetation methods; 2) actively managing invasive plants by manual removal and spot applications of over-the-counter herbicides; 3) assisting in revegetation efforts by transplanting plants and collecting and sowing seed to restore native plants to disturbed sites; 4) coordinating adult volunteers; and 5) using GPS equipment to map invasive plants.
*Conditions* We are looking for someone who is not afraid of hard work and has a sincere interest in active management of invasive plants, revegetation, and working with volunteers. Note: Pets are not allowed at the field station. In addition, the field station is a smoke free campus. *Dates* This job runs from approximately mid-late June through mid-September. The chosen employee will work part time up to 350 hours during June-Sept., 2016, OR, full-time for 10 weeks from late June to late August, 2016 * Benefits and Fees* This job pays $11-$13/hour depending on experience. The employee is responsible for parking fees, if he/she has a car. A car is not necessary for this job. There are no other benefits of this job. Housing is not provided, but we can assist in finding local housing. *To Apply* To apply for this job, please send a cover letter and resume with at least 2 references to Dr. Jennie Reithel, s...@rmbl.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We plan to choose an employee by early June, 2016. *Questions* Please contact the Science Director Dr. Jennifer Reithel s...@rmbl.org Additional information about RMBL can be found at www.rmbl.org. *RMBL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.* The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation. *The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL)*, founded in 1928 is an independent, high-altitude biological field station near Crested Butte, Colorado. Our primary mission is to advance the deep scientific understanding of nature that promotes informed stewardship of the Earth. RMBL provides scientists and students access to diverse habitats, research and education infrastructure, a collaborative and internationally recognized scientific community, and a broad base of knowledge about the ecology of mountain environments. -- Dr. Jennie Reithel Science Director Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory PO Box 519 Crested Butte, CO 81224 970-349-1288
