Seasonal Wetland Field Technician position at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Work Location: Stevens Point, WI
Supervisor: Kennedy-Grohne Chair in Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation Pay Schedule-range: $12.00/hour
Shift: Will vary based on need during the field season (March-April; May- July); must be able to work long shifts (i.e. 12-14 hours)

The project examines waterbird abundance and ecological condition of wetlands and their adjacent upland sin the Glacial Habitat Restoration Area
(GHRA) of Wisconsin. Selected wetlands will occur on state, federal, and private lands, Technicians will report to Stevens Point, WI, but extensive travel to the GHRA will be required. Field season will include spring (March-April) and summer (May-July). Main duties will include:
following secretive marshbird protocols (call-response surveys), conducting visual surveys of waterfowl pairs and broods, identifying other wetland dependent birds (point counts), and taking various measurement to assess wetland condition including vegetation surveys, macroinvertebrate sampling, and wetland rapid assessment methods. Other duties will include recording and managing data, data entry, contacting landowners, driving university vehicles, and interacting with state and federal conservation partners.
Work will be performed with a partner or group for long hours.

Required Qualifications
– Applicants should be working toward or have a bachelor’s degree in wildlife science, natural resources, ecology, or a related field
– Able to tolerate adverse field conditions including walking miles in waders through muddy and difficult terrain, exposure to low temperatures, ice, summer heat and humidity, biting insects, and irritating plants (e.g. nettles and wild parsnip)
– Strong work ethic
– Good interpersonal skills
– Flexible schedule
-A satisfactory driving record as defined by UW-Stevens Point Transportation Services policy 6.1-6.3. As defined by Policy 6.1-6.3, an unsatisfactory record includes, but is not limited to three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years, an Operation While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within
12 months, or suspension or revocation of driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications
– Previous field experience identifying wetland dependent birds and wetland plants
– Previous experience working in wetlands or for long days (>8 hours at
times)
– Previous experience using a GPS in the field

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application.  To return to a draft application, click on the “My Activities” link at the top of the screen after logging in. Once you click on Submit Application, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. After submitting the application, you will receive an Application Confirmation email from the application system.

Please refer to the following website about how to apply for this position:
https://www.uwsp.edu/hr/Pages/Employment%20Opportunities/Employment-
Opportunities-Index.aspx

Anticipated Appointment Date: March 19, 2018

Terms of Employment: This is a seasonal, temporary, University Staff Temporary Employee position, non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This is a grant-funded position. Technicians will report to Stevens Point, WI but extensive travel to the Glacial Habitat Restoration Area will be required. Work will be performed with a partner or group for long hours.

Deadline To ensure consideration, completed online applications must be received by end of day on February 22, 2018. However, screening may continue until the needs of the recruitment are met.

Required Materials
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
– Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
– Resume
– Contact information for three professional references

Position Contact
For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Jacob Straub
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
Email: jacob.straub@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-3323

Human Resources Contact
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Anna Golackson
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. UW-Stevens Point values diversity and inclusion as supported by our mission, “Through the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point fosters intellectual growth, provides a broad-based education, models community engagement and prepares students for success in a diverse and sustainable world.”

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report athttp://www.uwsp.edu/dos/Pages/Annual-Security-Report.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Link to a pdf version of this announcement can be found here:
https://www.uwsp.edu/hr/jobs/Pages/AcademicJobView.aspx?UWSPJobsCode=13946

Subject: PhD opportunity in plant ecophysiology

We are seeking a PhD candidate to be part of a research team at Colorado State University investigating post-fire regeneration in sagebrush steppe and mixed-grass prairie ecosystems. Despite the important role of fire in grassland and shrubland ecosystems, little is known about the physiological effects of fire on belowground tissues of plants.  The candidate will have the opportunity to work with a large team of researchers from USFS-RMRS, USDA-ARS, USGS, and U of WY on a recently funded Joint Fire Science Program Grant.  A major goal of the project is to quantify the physiological impact of heat from fires on resprouting tissues of plants and evaluate the demographic consequences of these disturbances. This work will involve field and lab work (including work with the USFS Fire Lab) and will utilize a range of physiological techniques, bud dissection and/or anatomy, and the development of new methods to measure and characterize bud physiology.  The position will include work in South Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming.
Preference will be given to candidates with a M.S. degree in plant ecology and/or plant ecophysiology and those with strong quantitative skills.  We would like to find a student that can begin this spring or early summer.
The PhD candidate will be co-advised by Troy Ocheltree (CSU) and Jacqueline Ott (USFS-RMRS).  Please send a resume and statement of interest to Troy Ocheltree (troy.ocheltree@colostate.edu) if you are interested in this opportunity.

Subject: Insect Conservation Internship – two positions: Captive Rearing and Reintroduction for the Endangered Puritan Tiger Beetle.

The Silvio Conte O. National Wildlife Refuge, and the American Conservation Experience (ACE) have two laboratory technician opportunities – which are integral to a conservation program for the Puritan tiger beetle (PTB). This species is federally threatened and state endangered throughout the Connecticut River, and is being conserved through a complimentary program of habitat management and laboratory rearing for reintroduction. For background on this project please see:

https://usfwsnortheast.wordpress.com/2016/09/20/make-way-for-beetles/
https://usfwsnortheast.wordpress.com/2017/12/04/beach-day-for-beetles/

These positions perform all day-to-day project activities, which focus on invertebrate husbandry (extensive contact with PTB), applied research techniques including data recording and analyses, as well as periodic field work for habitat-quality assessment (including invertebrate monitoring techniques & biodiversity analyses). For these tasks, interns also work cooperatively with other staff from: the Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge (NWR); the Massachusetts Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP), Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife, and other related agencies.

This position is advertised, and recruited via ACE – here:

https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/199585.html

Please apply using the above link. Applications are currently being accepted, and actively reviewed.

Start Date: April 1, 2018
End Date:  October 27, 2018 (30 weeks from start date)
* A 30 week commitment is required *

Location: Silvio Conte O. National Wildlife Refuge | Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and
Vermont: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/silvio_o_conte/

Compensation: Housing is provided on site (Hadley, MA) with a stipend of $220/week, paid bi-weekly.

Subject: Summer/Fall 2018: Lakes Region Conservation Corps- New Hampshire

Interested applicants can find more information/apply online at https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Application closes February 20, 2018 at 8:30 AM.
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The Lakes Regions Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. LRCC members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. The program is based out of the Squam Lakes Association with host sites at the Squam Lakes Conservation Society and the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and certifications over a broad range of areas, which ensures that LRCC members are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks in the environmental conservation field. Members remove invasive species, maintain trail networks, lead volunteer crews, educate the public on local and regional conservation initiatives, and spearhead reports on conservation efforts.
The trainings, certifications, and experiences also develop important professional skills that are applicable to future careers within many occupational and educational fields. The program ensures that LRCC members are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks, acting as a leader, and thinking critically to solve any problem that may arise. For more information about the LRCC program please visit https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc.

LRCC members must meet the following qualifications regardless of host
site:
-Available from May 21, 2018 through October 17, 2018 (end date dependent on completion of service hours) -Must be 18 years of age by May 21, 2018 -Must be covered by health insurance for duration of program -Must be a competent swimmer -Able to lift 50 pounds -Able to carry and use heavy tools while hiking -Able to hike at least 8 miles in a day -Able to work independently and with a group -Must apply online -Must pass all certification exams -Must be covered by health insurance for the duration of the program -Must meet the Corporation for National Community Service’s minimum
requirements:
-Must clear all required National Service Criminal History Checks -Must be a US citizen, US national, or legal permanent resident of the US -Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, or must be working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service

LRCC members receive the following over the course of the program regardless of host site:
-NH Safe Boating certification
-NH Commercial Boating license
-Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certification -Student loan forbearance on qualifying loans.
-Living allowance  of $200 weekly, distributed biweekly -AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,907 received upon successful completion of program (minimum of 900 hours)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE at https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-
lrcc. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

Seeds of Success Native Seed Technician

Position Background:  The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is hiring two seed technicians to conduct native seed collection as part of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Seeds of Success (SOS) program. The project’s main goal is to increase the regional availability of native seed for large scale rehabilitation projects in collaboration with the Nevada State BLM, Great Basin Native Plant Project, and other partners. Positions will be based in Ely, Nevada, although work will occur throughout the Great Basin portion of the Ely BLM District. Expected start date is late May and will continue until September, with the possibility of work into October.

Seed Technician Description:  Primary responsibilities include:
identifying, scouting and collecting native seed from target species populations, following rigorous SOS protocols, and completing associated data sheets. Both conservation (10,000,-20,000 seeds) and operational collections (3-5lbs. of seed) will be harvested. Much of the time will be spent driving and hiking throughout eastern Nevada, while monitoring the phenology of target populations.  In addition to the collection of seed; voucher herbarium specimens, tissue samples for molecular analysis, and associated metadata will be collected from each population. Seed will be dried and shipped to the Bend Seed Extractory in Bend, OR.  Technicians will work under the direction of a crew lead and be trained on SOS protocols, species identification, and phenologic indicators to determine seed readiness.

This is primarily a field position with about 15% office work.  Individuals must be able to hike up to 4 miles a day carrying a 30 pound pack, drive several hours a day on rugged two-track roads, camp in remote backcountry settings, and work 10+ hours a day in variable, sometimes extreme temperatures (30° – 105°F). The work will be tedious and require bending over for long periods of time.

Schedule:  Technicians will generally work an 8 on 6 off schedule (10 hour days), but may work a couple of 4 day work weeks (3 days off) during the height of the field season.

Desired Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in botany, biology, ecology, environmental science,
natural resources or related field                                    –
Experience identifying plant species using dichotomous keys; plant taxonomy
coursework a plus
-Interest in learning about the Great Basin, its plant species, and
rehabilitation efforts
-Willingness to live and work outdoors in a harsh, highly variable desert
climate for 8 days at a time
-Ability to follow rigorous standardized protocols and record detailed
notes
-Ability to work effectively in small group settings
-Ability to bend over and kneel repeatedly, conducting tedious tasks for
several hours at a time                                 -Valid driver’s
license; 4WD experience helpful
-Experience using BGBase, handheld GPS receivers, orienteering using map
and compass helpful

Ely Nevada Background: The Ely BLM District covers 11 million acres in East-Central Nevada, including portions of the Mojave and Great Basin Deserts, as well as “sky island” mountain ranges at higher elevations. The area is vast; about the size of Delaware, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Vermont combined. It is idyllic, remote, sparsely-populated, and contains over 700,000 acres of designated wilderness. Outdoor recreation opportunities include: hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, fishing and hunting. Housing is not provided for these positions, although if interested, we would be happy to help you find housing.

Compensation: $14.00-15.00 DOE, plus a camping per diem of $38 per day when camping

Deadline for applications is February 14, 2018, and will be reviewed as they are received. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Greg Gust at ggust<<AT>>envlc.org. Questions regarding the positions should also be sent to the above email address.