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*Description:*
In cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS) Bryce Canyon National
Park (BRCA), the Great Basin Institute (GBI) seeks an Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) Specialist to assist the park IPM Coordinator in
developing, writing, and implementing an IPM plan for the park. The GBI IPM
Specialist will work with NPS facilities and resource management staff to
evaluate pest-related needs in the park, install exclusion features on park
structures, and record pest-related management data for future
decision-making purposes. The IPM Specialist will work in the field and in
the office with NPS employees while participating in day-to-day integrated
pest management, assist in IPM Plan writing, and entering pest management
data into park databases.
*Activities:*
– With the assistance of park staff, develop and complete an integrated
pest management (IPM) plan for the park.
– Review Federal laws, NPS Policies, BRCA Management Plans, and
conservation best practices.
– Draft a pest management plan for the park that allows integration of
various tools and strategies, considers environmental consequences of
actions, and is adaptive to a wide range of pest issues, while effectively
providing for the safety of employees and visitors. The plan will be
compliant with federal laws, policies, and management plans.
– Assist with implementing pest management throughout the park.
– Order supplies and maintain inventory.
– Support management of the IPM project budget.
– Assist the Wildlife Biologist with removal of animal pests from park
buildings.
– Provide training and information to park employees and visitors
regarding pests and associated diseases and safe protocols for managing
pest issues.
– Assess pest-related needs in park facilities.
– Prioritize park facilities for assessments.
– Evaluate facilities for exclusion, trapping, and monitoring needs.
– Provide a report on facility conditions in regards to pest issues and
needs.
– Install exclusion measures, or other pest management features, in park
facilities.
– Acquire materials for effective exclusion.
– Install exclusion measures on park facilities.
– Evaluate and report effectiveness of exclusion measures.
This opportunity will provide the selected candidate with experience in
park pest management while ensuring health and safety of visitors and
employees, and conserving park natural and cultural resources. The IPM
Specialist will become familiar with federal, state, and local laws, NPS
policies, BRCA Management Plans, and conservation measures that guide pest
management in a national park.
*Compensation:*
• Pay Rate: $22.00/hour
• Benefits: Limited Health, Dental and Vision Insurance completely paid for
by the Great Basin Institute and available starting the first day of
service; paid federal holidays and personal leave
• Park housing available for rent during employment term
*Timeline:*
• Duration: 40 week appointment starting in late January
• Full time, 40 hours/week
*Requirements:*
– Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in Pest Management, Weed
Science, Wildlife Management or a closely related field;
– Academic and applied background in ecology, wildlife, vegetation
management, and structural pests and their control;
– Familiarity with principles of integrated pest management and interest
in applying them in indoor and outdoor settings;
– Familiarity with the Endangered Species Act , with federal laws and
regulations regarding public agency pesticide use, and with other
jurisdictional legislation and policy, preferred;
– Proficiency in software for word processing, data base systems, and
spreadsheets;
– Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a
diverse audience;
– Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to work
cooperatively as well as independently;
– Driver’s license and clean driving record;
– Ability to work effectively in a team setting with park staff,
volunteers, and visitors; and
– Willingness and ability to consistently enact high performance
standards and a strong work and team ethic in support of the mission of GBI
and the goals of the NPS.
Note: A current rabies vaccination is required to perform this work.
Applicants with a current vaccination (documentation required) are
preferred; vaccination will be provided, if needed.
The successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI)
Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources
indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed
prior to beginning position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI,
please let us know in your application.
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Sage Bates
Recruitment and Compliance Coordinator
Great Basin Institute
16750 Mt. Rose Highway
Reno, NV 89511-8774
775-674-5489 (office)
The Great Basin Institute advances environmental research, education, and
service throughout the west. The institute promotes applied research and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships to
support national parks, forests, open spaces and public lands.
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