Date: Wed,  6 Jan 2021 13:20:48

From: Linda Rohleder <rohleder360@gmail.com>

Subject: Job: Terrestrial Invasives Strike Force crew leader – NY

Trail Conference Conservation Corps

1200-Hour Invasive Strike Force Crew Leader

Do you love the outdoors and want to protect it?

Thinking about a career in the environment? Come join the movement!

The Trail Conference Conservation Corps (TCCC) provides great opportunities

for outdoor lovers to become leaders in environmental conservation.

AmeriCorps members will spend summer outdoors protecting natural resources,

gaining valuable experience in the field, and making a difference in

ecosystem-level conservation.

The TCCC Invasives Strike Force (ISF) crew mitigates ecological damage by

employing the most effective techniques to stop invasive plants in southern

NY. Crew members spend most of their time managing invasive plants in the

field and will also gain office experience managing data. If you want to

lead a team of peers in environmental restoration projects, network with

regional leaders in conservation, and build outdoor leadership and

management skills, becoming a leader on the Invasives Strike Force crew

might be right for you!

We are seeking a crew leader who shares our passion for conservation and

the outdoors to join us in controlling non-native invasive plant species.

The crew leader will share our passion for conservation and the outdoors to

join us in controlling non-native invasive plant species. The crew leader

is responsible for working with the ISF Project Manager and Partners while

leading the crew to successful completion of projects. Plant identification

and management training will be provided, however it is expected that the

crew leader will have some experience already. ISF crew members will

perform both manual and chemical treatment of invasive plants and will

become NY Pesticide Apprentices with opportunity to train and take exams

for licensing.

This is primarily an outdoor position and includes periods of multi-day

camping at work sites. Office days are generally once a week. Weekend work

is required with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. If you want to lead a team of

peers in environmental restoration projects, network with regional leaders

in conservation, and build outdoor leadership and management skills,

becoming a leader on the Invasives Strike Force crew might be right for you!

Program Overview:

Our AmeriCorps crews are trained by industry experts in sustainable trail

building, invasive species management, public outreach, volunteer

engagement, and outdoor leadership. You will receive a living stipend for

your service and are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon

successful completion of the term of service.

Members learn and serve outside of the greater NY metropolitan area in one

of the nationâÂEURÂ(tm)s finest systems of public parks. The ISF crew implements the

regional strategy of the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive

Species Management by surveying areas for new invaders to the region and

responding quickly to priority species using best management practices.

Members work with a wide range of park partners at multiple sites

throughout southern NY and will be supported by the Terrestrial Invasive

Species Project Manager and the Director of Land Stewardship.  For more

information about our Corps, visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nynjtc.org%2Fcorps&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C71b3880370f94707912008d8b2f54bea%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637456113933565273%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=ByJyeNGaokchWqh96QJj2OzFrkC3ouMMzeXAmYev7eg%3D&amp;reserved=0.

Service Location: The Lower Hudson Valley of New York

Term of Service: A minimum of 1200-hour term of service April 6th through

November 19th, mostly Thursday-Monday (hours may vary from 7:00 AM-7:00

PM), including weekends and some holidays. Members are also required to

take a 1/2 hour lunch which does not count towards service hours. While on

duty, successful candidates will wear a provided uniform.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Assist Project Manager with season planning, including scouting

locations, partner coordination, and preparing training materials

* Assist with training crew members and volunteers on invasive plant

identification and removal techniques, as well as informally educate the

public and recruit volunteers

* Supervise, motivate, direct, and coordinate crew members and volunteers

as a team including project management, delegation of tasks, and quality

control in the field and office

* Conduct manual and chemical invasive removals and treatments in natural

areas

* Conduct surveys of natural areas for targeted invasive plants, includes

use of hand-held GPS

* Learn proper techniques for pesticide application and follow all

applicable rules and regulations regarding the use of pesticides

* Keep accurate, timely, and detailed records of activities

* Collect and log data and prepare reports on work completed

* Prepare maps utilizing ArcMap and GPS data collected in the field

* Ensure safety precautions are followed, including proper use and care of

equipment

* Serve as a role model, facilitator, and educator to crew members and

volunteers

* Encourage good work ethic and set work pace

* Provide guidance and support, conflict resolution, and build crew cohesion

* Members may not engage in any Prohibited Activities as outlined in the

Member Service Agreement

ISF Crew Leaders are prohibited from signing crew member timesheets,

evaluating crew member performance, disciplining crew members,

enrolling/dismissing crew members, writing and/or signing program reports,

managing the programâÂEURÂ(tm)s payroll and budget.

Required Skills and Attributes:

* Ability to inspire, encourage, and lead the team to successful completion

of projects

* Project management and crew leadership experience, preferably in an

outdoor setting

* Organized, responsible, and detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to

multitask

* Ability to maintain a positive attitude in adverse conditions and under

last-minute changes

* Professional demeanor at all times with crew members, volunteers, and

park partners

* Able to conduct physically strenuous field work, hiking up to 4 miles

carrying up to 30 lbs of equipment over rugged terrain and strenuous

environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, ticks, mosquitos, bees, bears,

snakes, spiders, etc.)

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Must hold a valid driverâÂEURÂ(tm)s license and access to a reliable vehicle for

transportation to field sites

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

* College education in ecology, biology, natural resources management or

related field

* Pesticide application experience

* Ability to identify native and invasive vegetation of the northeast

* Experience with ArcGIS software, ArcCollector, and with using hand-held

GPS units

* Demonstrated outreach skills and teaching experience

* Backpacking, camping, and/or outdoor field work experience

Member Benefits:

* Free rustic, lakeside housing at a local park may be provided from May

13th-October 26th (subject to change due to pandemic); Work will be done

remotely outside of the above time frame.

* Bi-weekly pre-tax living allowance of $848.48; $14,000 total

* Eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of

the term of service totaling $4,336.50

* Training in Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED and Leave No Trace Principles

* Training in environmentally friendly pesticide application with

opportunity for licensing

* Being a recognized member of an accomplished AmeriCorps Program

* Opportunity for qualified student loan deferment and interest repayment

* Eligible for SNAP (food stamp) benefits

Enrollment Requirements:

An individual must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma

or GED; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien; pass a three-part

national service criminal history check of the national sex-offender

registry, state repository check, and FBI fingerprint check; and complete

all pre-service orientation and training requirements.  Documentation of

age, education and citizenship are due by the first day of orientation.

Criminal history checks will be initiated before the start of service; an

individual will be ineligible if s/he is required to register on the

National Sex Offender Registry, has been convicted of murder, or fails to

disclose any previous conviction. Other convictions or pending charges will

be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with program policy.

To Apply:

Go to https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nynjtc.org%2Fcontent%2Fcorps&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C71b3880370f94707912008d8b2f54bea%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637456113933565273%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=gbV8K39SCemObdwEC2al1emXVbDjkqhuuVb8wXL2xfo%3D&amp;reserved=0

Applications accepted until positions are filled.

For questions, email Conservation Corps Manager, Tori Finn at

vfinn@nynjtc.org.

From: Hannah Clipp <hannah.clipp@gmail.com>

Subject: Seeking Game Bird Technicians for Spring 2021

*Job Title:* Game Bird Technician

*Agency:* West Virginia University/U.S. Forest Service

*Location:* Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia

*Job Category:* Temporary/Seasonal Position

*Salary:* ~$2,000 total. Free housing and a field vehicle provided.

*Start Date:* 4/12/2021

*Last Date to Apply:* 1/29/2021 (but applications are accepted and reviewed

on a rolling basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible)

*Description:* Seeking two highly motivated game bird technicians to assist

with game bird surveys from April 12 to May 16. The data will be collected

as part of research on avian use of wildlife openings in the Monongahela

National Forest in West Virginia.

Fieldwork entails deploying audio recording units (ARUs) and game cameras,

conducting evening surveys for American woodcock, and conducting morning

drumming/gobbling surveys for ruffed grouse and wild turkey. All survey

protocols will be reviewed before conducting the surveys, but the most

competitive field technicians would have prior experience with deploying

ARUs or game cameras. Additional work will include data entry and data

proofing.

Both technicians will be working closely with each other and the

supervisor, Hannah Clipp, to access field site locations, but actual bird

surveys will be conducted alone. Each technician should expect to work ~6âÂEUR”8

hours per day, with some longer or shorter days as needed; because we are

counting birds, field days will start early (before sunrise) and will

involve work on weekends, with days off during inclement weather. Free

housing and a field vehicle will be provided. Field technicians should

expect rugged housing accommodations (just the basics, Internet not

guaranteed), ranging from bunkhouses and cabins to campgrounds. First

aid/CPR training and driver safety training will also be provided at no

cost to the field technicians.

*To apply*, please email a cover letter (no page limit), resume/CV (no page

limit), and contact information for 3 references to Hannah Clipp at

hlclipp@mix.wvu.edu, with the subject line: âÂEURÂoeGame Bird TechnicianâÂEUR. In your

cover letter, please mention any previous field technician experience, as

well as experiences regarding camping/backpacking, dealing with rugged

field conditions, and/or navigating and working alone in remote areas. For

references, please list the personâÂEURÂ(tm)s title/position and/or relationship to

you (e.g., crew leader, supervisor, ornithology professor). At least one of

the references should be able to speak to any previous field technician

experience (previous supervisors/crew leaders preferred). For those without

previous technician experience, please include references who can speak to

your outdoor experiences (rather than classroom/academic performance).

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

*Qualifications:*

1. Previous fieldwork or extensive outdoor experience

2. Earned (or are working towards) a BachelorâÂEURÂ(tm)s degree in wildlife science,

natural resources, or a similar field

3. Available for full-time work starting on April 12

4. Ability to navigate in the field and deal with challenging, difficult

terrain (e.g., steep slopes, thick vegetation)

5. Comfortable working alone in a remote outdoor setting

6. Ability and willingness to work individually and in a multi-person team

during early morning and late evening fieldwork

7. Valid driverâÂEURÂ(tm)s license with a clean driving record

8. Willingness to be flexible and adapt to any scheduling or housing

changes due to unpredictable COVID-19 developments or restrictions

*Contact Person:* Hannah Clipp

*Contact Email:* hlclipp@mix.wvu.edu

MassDEP’s Watershed Planning Program (WPP) has posted a requisition that will result in hiring seven (7) people to provide critical support to our Water Quality Monitoring and Nonpoint Source Management Programs for approximately 5 months in Summer 2021.

These staff will participate in water quality and ecological field surveys by calibrating sampling equipment, obtaining field samples, delivering samples to analytical laboratories, and processing biological samples; participate in the sampling and analysis of fish, macroinvertebrate, and algae populations and their habitat for the purpose of assessing the condition of lakes, rivers, and other water bodies in Massachusetts; participate in laboratory analysis of water quality samples for characteristics like color and turbidity; participate in selected biological laboratory activities such as chlorophyll-a analysis, sorting macroinvertebrate samples, algae identifications, and length-weight/condition factor in fish; assist in compiling and entering environmental monitoring data into electronic databases; assist with data analysis preparatory to writing reports on monitoring studies; and perform desktop analyses and tasks that support efforts to protect, restore, and study the Commonwealth’s surface water resources.

We greatly appreciate your help in passing along this announcement to qualified candidates, as well as to others who can help to get the word out. See the link below for a detailed job description and application information. While DEP requisitions remain open until filled, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days of the posting.

https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=200008M8

MassDEP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The California Native Plant Society is hiring! Join our team!
 
CNPS is looking for a Community Science Coordinator and an Important Plant
Areas Program Assistant.
 
The *Community Science Coordinator
<https://californianativeplantsociety.applytojob.com/apply/RLWUF3H5f3/Community-Science-Coordinator>*
will
capture California’s pyrodiversity after 2020’s historic fire season,
activating people to explore the plant diversity revealed after the fires,
and compile photos and stories to help change the perceptions around
wildland fire. The coordinator looks to “game-ify” and socialize data
collection, relying on large numbers of volunteers and observations and
smaller numbers of experts and data management to extract trends and
stories from available information.
 
The *Important Plant Areas Program Assistant*
<https://californianativeplantsociety.applytojob.com/apply/1a5qEhAUMd/Important-Plant-Areas-Program-Assistant>
will assist with the final stages of IPA tool development and public
rollout, and is funded for a 2-year term. The Program Assistant will
utilize large spatial datasets and needs to both manage, curate, and update
these databases with new information as it becomes available, as well as
visualize such data in a manner suitable for a variety of audiences ranging
from the general public to academia.
 
The full job announcements and application instructions can be found here
<https://www.cnps.org/about/jobs>.
 
Thank you for spreading the word and supporting CNPS!

Please share this ad for a PhD position in Lausanne Switzerland… Bernard

Please share with undergraduate students interested in a summer research
experience using DNA methods to study biodiversity in the Hawaiian
Islands.

The University of Hawaii at Manoa is offering an NSF-funded Research
Experience for Undergraduates (REU) during the summer of 2021 focused
on the use of DNA methods to study Hawaiian biodiversity. Participants
will take advantage of high-throughput DNA sequencing, phylogenetic,
population genetic, and genomic methods to study the evolutionary and
biogeographic origins of Hawaiʻi’s native, endemic and invasive
organisms. REU participants will be mentored by a diverse faculty from
the School of Life Sciences, the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology,
and the Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences.

Applicants from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM fields, including
Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and students currently enrolled in
community colleges are encouraged to apply. Previous research experience
is not required. The 10-week REU summer program provides participants
with stipends and covers the costs of accommodations, food, and travel
to the REU site. This unique experience allows participants to gain
hands-on research experience, providing an excellent stepping stone for
future graduate studies in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology.

The REU program website and application form can be found here:
https://biodiversity-reu.manoa.hawaii.edu. Although the program is
subject to change depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic,
we are currently planning for the REU to be an in-person experience in
summer 2021.

If you have questions, please direct them to Drs. Stephanie Kraft-Terry
and Peter Marko at uhmreu@hawaii.edu.

Stephanie Kraft-Terry           Peter Marko
Associate Professor            Associate Professor
School of Life Sciences          School of Life Sciences

Peter Marko <pmarko@hawaii.edu>

Subject: BLM Wetland (Lentic) Monitoring Lead and Field Technician Positions

TITLE: BLM Wetland (Lentic) Monitoring Lead and Field Technicians

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, temporary

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 15 in total, 5 Lead Technicians and 10 Field Technicians

WORK LOCATIONS: California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming

PAY RATE: $15.00Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ$19.00, depending on experience and position. $42.50/day per diem when traveling beyond base location. Health insurance provided.

DURATION: MayÃf¢ÒÂEURҔSeptember 2021 (Lead Technicians begin in early April)

Summary of Positions

In partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) is seeking experienced field technicians to collect wetland monitoring data through BLMÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s new Wetland (Lentic) Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) Program. Successful applicants will be trained in the methods by Wetland Ecologists from CNHP and BLMÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s National Operations Center and will spend the summer applying the protocol in wetlands and other lentic areas on BLM lands throughout the western states of California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Quantitative vegetation data will be collected using the line-point-intercept (LPI) method. Additional data collection will include soils, hydrology, water quality, and surrounding land use.

Five field teams of three technicians each (1 Lead Technician and 2 Field Technicians) will be hired. The teams will be stationed in one of five states: California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Crews will spend 4 to 8 days in a row in the field, often camping away from their base location. All teams will travel extensively across their base states (CA, CO, NV, UT, WY), collecting data in a wide variety of settings. All teams will have the opportunity to work with BLM Hydrologists, Aquatic Biologists, and Resource Specialists across the West.

Lead Technician positions may start up to 1 month in advance of the field season (estimated start date in April) to plan field season logistics and scout field sites. The Lead Technician will be responsible for supporting and managing crew safety and wellbeing, coordinating field logistics and scheduling, managing the crewÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s equipment, and completing administrative paperwork. Before, during and after field data collection, the Lead Technician will be responsible for the organization and quality control of all data collected using iPad tablets and occasional paper forms.

Qualifications for All Positions

1. Coursework in botany, ecology, natural resources, range management, or related field required for all positions. A completed B.S. degree is preferred for all positions and required for Lead Technicians.

2. Field experience collecting scientific data, specifically vegetation sampling, soil profile descriptions, water quality sampling, and/or other environmental data required for all positions. Knowledge of wetland ecology and experience working in wetlands and/or riparian areas preferred.

3. Previous experience working on a BLM Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) crew, either Terrestrial or Aquatic AIM, preferred, especially for Lead Technicians.

4. Experience using dichotomous botanical keys and field guides, familiarity with the major plant families, and knowledge of western flora and/or wetland species preferred (required for at least one member of each team).

5. Experience with aerial photography (Google Earth), navigating with a topographic map, and use of GPS preferred for all positions and required for Lead Technicians. Experience with ArcGIS preferred for Lead Technicians, but not required.

6. Willingness and ability to work long hours and unusual schedules, travel extensively during the field season, share living quarters in rustic field housing, bunkhouses, and car camping, and potentially backpack and hike long distances (up to 10 miles / day) while carrying a heavy pack (up to 40 lbs) required for all positions.

7. Willingness and ability to work with a positive attitude in field conditions that include exposure to inclement weather, rugged terrain, hot or cold weather (30Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ110Ãf’Ò° F), mosquitos, and poisonous plants, all while maintaining a strong commitment to team safety required for all positions.

8. Careful attention to detail and strong written and organizational skills to complete lengthy field forms required for all positions. Experience collecting data electronically using tablets or other devices preferred for all positions.

9. Strong oral communication skills for professional interactions with BLM staff and private landowners required for all positions.

10. A valid driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license required for all positions. Experience driving 4×4 vehicles on rough roads preferred.

11. Wilderness First Aid or other field safety training preferred for all positions.

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we at CNHP and CSU take it very seriously and continue to implement and adjust our COVID-19 safety plan to protect the health and safety of our employees and the communities in which we work.

To apply email resume, cover letter, and three references (with phone numbers) to Katrina Castro at Katrina.Castro@colostate.edu. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for the Lead Technician and which state you would prefer to work in.

First consideration of applicants will begin January 8, 2021. Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled or until April 30, 2021, whichever comes first. Applicants for the Lead Technician Position are encouraged to apply early.

Position Available Salt Marsh Research Technicians Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ TEMPORARY (SUMMER 2021)

Background

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization focused on the protection, restoration and sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. We pursue our mission to save Buzzards Bay through research, conservation, education, and advocacy. Rapid salt marsh die-off in the Buzzards Bay, MA watershed motivated the Buzzards Bay Coalition, in partnership with Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program, Woodwell Climate Research Center, and other partners, to launch a salt marsh research program that started in 2017. Through our salt marsh research program we are monitoring marsh ecosystems, mapping current and historic salt marsh extent, and testing an adaptation technique for salt marshes experiencing interior drowning from accelerated sea level rise.

Position

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking two energetic, independent, and self-motivated research technicians to carry out salt marsh monitoring for summer 2021. TechniciansÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm) primary responsibilities will include conducting salt marsh vegetation and invertebrate field surveys, data collection and entry. Surveys are conducted at 12 marshes around the Buzzards Bay watershed from Westport to Falmouth. The technicians will be responsible for managing the workload and scheduling to facilitate accurate, high quality, and efficient data collection and entry. You will be provided with all necessary resources, protocols, field guides, equipment, training and support to complete these tasks. Technicians may also have the opportunity to assist or independently conduct elevation, hydrology, and soil characteristic surveys. As time permits, you may have the opportunity to complete laboratory analyses on field collected samples. Technicians must be able to follow directions, pay attention to detail, and accurately record data. Work schedules and total hours will vary from week to week, and are based around tide and weather conditions. Work outside of normal working hours, including some weekends, may be required.

Qualifications

Interest in the environment, coastal ecology, and/or water quality protection. The selected technicians will be skilled at working both independently and as part of a team. Some work experience, background, or formal education in ecology, environmental science, biology, or related field is required, with a focus on coastal ecosystems preferred. Applicants with experience identifying salt marsh vegetation and collecting environmental field samples will be given preference. Experience with data management in spreadsheet software, and excellent organizational skills required. The technician must be capable of working long hours under physical conditions in the field including heat, humidity, and wet, as well as carrying equipment up to 30 pounds for a mile. Technicians will need to have their own reliable transportation to get to/from field sites.

Compensation

This is a temporary, at-will position for an average of 40 hours per week for 10 weeks over the time period of June 28 to September 10, 2021, with exact end date to be determined. This position will be paid $14.5 per hour. If summer housing is needed, Buzzards Bay Coalition may be able to facilitate finding short-term, cohousing accommodations for rent. In your application, please state if you would be interested. No health insurance or other benefits are available.

To Apply

To apply, email a resume including contact information for three references and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to: Rachel Jakuba, Science Director, at jakuba@savebuzzardsbay.org. Application review will begin Feb 1, 2021 and position will remain open until filled.

More information on Buzzards Bay Coalition available here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.savebuzzardsbay.org%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C8e7b06e898004434fc7708d8a7f4c8c0%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637444017192807529%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=P18AFk2bwuSb5YeaFK2JW2YNz334mXzmXuUm5CM0kbI%3D&amp;reserved=0

The Western Forest Initiative is hiring three field staff for the Summer of 2021.

These positions will involve examining long-term forest research plots for growth, mortality and recruitment, mapping down woody debris, and undertaking ancillary tasks such as fuel measurements, seedling surveys, soil and leaf collection, and dendrometer measurements. Work will begin in the Yosemite Forest Dynamics Plot (Yosemite National Park) and continue to the Wind River Forest Dynamics Plot (Gifford Pinchot National Forest), and end in the Utah Forest Dynamics Plot (Cedar Breaks National Monument). We seek three field crew members to join our field lead, PhD students, and team of scientists.

DURATION: Mid-May through mid-August. The work schedule is four, ten-hour days per week. Because we donÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)t work under inclement conditions, and because covid-19 will probably still be an issue somehow, the crew needs to be flexible. We have a robust, but not terribly onerous, covid-19 plan that worked well for us in the summer of 2020. You have to agree to follow our plan for this job.

PAY: $13.50 per hour. We provide campground and field station accommodations (camping at Yosemite and Cedar Breaks, field station at Wind River, we provide all group cooking gear). We reimburse actual gas expenses (with receipts) for travel between the crewÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s residences and each of the field sites.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must demonstrate previous experience taking vegetation data for research purposes, working safely in challenging environments, and following complex protocols. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to solve problems, and to work both independently and in teams of two or three. Work will involve moving through sometimes rough terrain carrying delicate and expensive equipment, as well as carrying up to 10 kg of additional gear. Knowledge of western flora, tree pathogens, and forest insects is helpful, as is solid experience with outdoor living. Applicants must have a valid driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license, good driving history (no recent DUI or reckless driving), and a Wilderness First Aid certification valid for the season (Wilderness First Responder preferred; urban first aid/CPR not enough).

APPLY: Please assemble the following into a single PDF file and email it to james.lutz@usu.edu 1) a one-page cover letter describing your reasons for applying, specific dates of availability including any planned mid-summer absences, or a statement that you plan none (we wonÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)t consider applications without availability information), and confirmation of your first aid certification, 2) a resume, no longer than two pages, 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references.

Deadline: January 31, 2021. We are reviewing applications now. We try to make staffing decisions by the end of February.  Additional information and background at: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyfdp.org%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C13a111c5c0da41b8898508d8acabf961%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637449202048010991%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=rMYSTPiIGKifDUsXXSjf1s%2BezBIhJYn6EovMvoDjDKg%3D&amp;reserved=0, https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwfdp.org%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C13a111c5c0da41b8898508d8acabf961%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637449202048010991%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=HzPvu0V%2BQSTj%2Bt37JJvbWYek6VUQ0cXbentslIBZ4oc%3D&amp;reserved=0, and https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fufdp.org%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C13a111c5c0da41b8898508d8acabf961%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637449202048010991%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=l6CigxkhYHtM8zmjh75UQ8U%2BMcTidW7ClRNSFV%2FzdF4%3D&amp;reserved=0. Each of the research plots also has a Facebook page with general photos of the work sites and activities.