Natural Resource Crew Coordinator GBI / USFS Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
*Description:* In cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting one Research Associate (RA) to serve as the Natural Resource Crew Coordinator. This RA will oversee natural resource crews on multiple projects. These duties will be performed on the Spring Mountains located near Las Vegas, Nevada. The coordinator will supervisor 4 Crew Leads surveying for Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive (TES) species on pre- and post-project implementation sites. The coordinator is responsible for training and managing crew members on two separate projects: 1) 2-person field crew in developed recreation areas surveying post project implementation, assessing TES populations, and recommending restoration techniques including seed collection, unauthorized trail decommissioning, erosion abatement, and working with volunteers and public outreach. 2) 10-person field crew working and camping in the back country surveying a 2,000 acre area for TES species on a pre-implementation project site. Surveys include rare and endemic plants, migratory birds, acoustic call-back surveys for raptors, and bat monitoring. Duties may include management and training of crew leads and members, QA/QC of collected data, reporting of accomplishment to GBI and Forest Service Supervisors, organization of project files, data entry into corporate databases. Camping is required during some work weeks. Crews work Monday – Thursday, 10-hour days. Other duties may include: physical habitat restoration, seed collection, coordinating and working with volunteer groups, butterfly surveys, collection of herbarium vouchers disturbance assessment, and wild Horse and burro utilization and monitoring. *Timeline:* • Beginning May 2018, or pending availability and completion of DOI Background Investigation, and ending November 16, 2018. • Full time, 40 hours per week; overtime and/or weekend hours may be required occasionally *Compensation:* • $1,360.00 Bi-weekly Salary • Health Insurance available • Field Per Diem • Wilderness First Aid and CPR Training • ArcGIS Training Courses *Location:* The base of operations for this opportunity is north and west of Las Vegas, NV on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (SMNRA) (Clark and Nye Counties, Nevada). Successful applicants will experience a tremendous diversity of habitat types from the Mojave Desert habitat surrounding the SMNRA. Many developed and undeveloped recreational opportunities are available in the region ranging from rock climbing and bouldering, to mountain biking, hiking, and fishing. *Qualifications:* - Bachelor’s degree in biology (botany, natural resource conservation, ecology) or a related field; - *At least one year* of leading field crew(s) performing floristic and/or other field surveys; - Experience (one year) conducting restoration monitoring and maintenance work; - Knowledge of plant taxonomy and ecology including the use of technical botanical keys; - Experience identifying Mojave Desert flora and fauna; - Familiarity with State and Federal laws and Forest Service policies related to plants; - Experience writing data driven survey reports for biologist review; - Experience with ArcMap and database management (creating maps, managing large quantities of data etc.); - High attention to detail and excellent organization skills; - Ability to communicate well with a large diverse group of crew members and forest service staff; - Ability to effectively and efficiently conduct volunteer program development, program promotion, interpretation, and media development; - Experience in event coordination and promotion; - Experience recruiting, scheduling, coordinating, training, and coaching volunteers; - Ability to complete a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to US Forest Service indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has been completed prior to beginning the position. Successful applicant must complete a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to US Forest Service indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has been completed prior to beginning the position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please let us know in your application. Additional requirements: - Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time (e.g., digging, bending over, hauling material, hiking); - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition; - Willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field; - Willingness to sometimes work irregular hours (e.g. pre-sunrise mornings, late nights past midnight); - Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals; - Ability to communicate effectively with team members, agency staff, and a diverse public; and - Valid, state-issued driver’s license; clean driving record; and ability to safely operate a 4WD truck on paved and unpaved roads, including narrow, mountain forest roads. *How to Apply**:* Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=PD&REQ=2018-RAP-027 The Great Basin Institute conforms 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.
