The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies

organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service

throughout the West. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science

and ecological literacy through community engagement and agency

partnerships, supporting national parks and forests, open spaces and public

lands.

The Aquatic Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent development

opportunity for natural resource professionals seeking experience in

aquatic, riparian, and rangeland surveys. A component of our

well-established Research Associate Program, GBI’s Aquatic Monitoring

effort is dedicated to providing college graduates and emerging

professionals with hands-on survey, inventory, monitoring, and reporting

experience in natural resource management. Extensive training and technical

field skills development provides employees a unique opportunity to obtain

valuable experience that will increase future success.

To learn more and apply, please follow the links below:

Field Technician

Field Lead

Riparian Botanist

We are seeking an applicant for one summer Botany position at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The position runs from May 27, 2020 to August 26, 2020 (dates are firm), with a compensation of $20.00-$20.91/hour, depending on experience.

The incumbent will be employed by Northland College, but will work directly with, and report to, the Great Lakes Network of the National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program. The goals of the I&M program include monitoring key environmental variables so that ecological change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner.

This is largely a field-based position. The incumbent will assist with the sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. The incumbent will collect extensive data on the herbaceous layer and browse. They will be expected to identify at least 350 herbaceous species, and have considerable experience identifying members of the family Poaceae and genus Carex. Field work will be performed in teams of 2-3 people, and the incumbent will act as a crew leader. The incumbent may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer work.

This position operates on an 8-day on/6-day off schedule. During the 8-day sampling periods, incumbent will be expected to carry field equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. They will be exposed to high temperatures, stinging and biting insects, including thick mosquitoes, and poisonous plants. Hikes to and from plots will be as long as five miles, each direction. The position involves extensive camping, sometimes up to seven consecutive nights.

The incumbent is responsible for securing and paying for their own housing in the Ashland, Wisconsin area. Beginning June 24th, incumbent will be working (and camping) primarily on the islands during their 8-day sampling periods. Logistics will be explained in full during interviews. Due to the remote nature of the work, difficult logistics with boat transport, and the short sampling window, we are unable to accommodate individuals who wish to take leave during the scheduled 8-day sampling events. However, the 8-day on/6-day off schedule provides five 6-day-long opportunities for leave over the summer.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, detailed resume (no page limit), professional references, and unofficial transcripts to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sanders@nps.gov) by January 31, 2020. Include a phone number and email address that you check regularly. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted in early February. No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please.

We are seeking applicants for three summer Forestry Technician positions at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. These positions run May 27, 2020 to August 26, 2020 (dates are firm) with a compensation of $11.00-$11.50/hour, depending on experience.

The incumbents will be employed by Northland College, but will work directly with, and report to, the Great Lakes Network of the National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program. The goals of the I&M program include monitoring key environmental variables so that ecological change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner. The incumbents will assist with sampling vegetation.

These are largely field based positions. The incumbents will assist with the sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. Incumbents will collect extensive monitoring data on trees and coarse woody materials, take tree cores, and assess tree health. Field work will be performed in teams of 2-3 people. The incumbents may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer work.

These positions operate on an 8-day on/6-day off schedule. During the 8-day sampling periods, incumbents will be expected to carry field equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. They will be exposed to high temperatures, stinging and biting insects, including thick mosquitoes, and poisonous plants. Hikes to and from plots will be as long as five miles, each direction. The position involves extensive camping, sometimes up to seven consecutive nights.

The incumbents are responsible for securing and paying for their own housing in the Ashland, Wisconsin area. Beginning June 24th, incumbents will be working (and camping) primarily on the islands during their 8-day sampling periods. Logistics will be explained in full during interviews. Due to the remote nature of the work, difficult logistics with boat transport, and the short sampling window, we are unable to accommodate individuals who wish to take leave during the scheduled 8-day sampling events. However, the 8-day on/6-day off schedule provides five 6-day-long opportunities for leave.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, detailed resume (no page limit), professional references, and unofficial transcripts to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sanders@nps.gov) by January 31, 2020. Include a phone number and email address that you check regularly. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted in early February. No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please.

GG-404-5 Field Technicians

Salary: $17.32 per hour

Vacancy # SRFS-20-001

Opens: 12/09/2019   Closes: 01/03/2020

Duration of job: April 20, 2020 through approx. August 30, 2020

Type of appointment: Temporary – Fulltime, with possible periods of PT or Intermittent work.

Duty Station: Corvallis, OR.

Must have 9 months of field experience OR 3 years of sub-professional work experience OR 3 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 120 semester/180 quarter hrs) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience.  In addition, incumbents must have at least 3 months of experience identifying plants in the field.   Incumbents with no experience will not be considered.

DUTIES: Technicians will work on a project to investigate the ecological impacts of fuel reduction treatments in the intermountain sagebrush steppe and western juniper woodlands.  To find out more about the project go to (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.sagestep.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cf244167c1eb342be707b08d77eec0bc5%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637117424591029193&sdata=j6PXQDPpwZ1m%2F6ccaVcRskkJ73uWM1onGQi5BTZPW3A%3D&reserved=0). Technicians will also work on a project looking at the efficacy of sagebrush restoration approaches and their success in creating functional sage-grouse habitat in post-fire landscapes.  Technician may also work on several other USGS-BRD projects identifying strategies to control the dominance of cheatgrass and other weeds on Great Basin rangelands, restoring native species, and increasing biodiversity.

DUTIES (specific): Performs the following and similar types of routine tasks to support research on ecology and restoration of the sagebrush steppe:

•    Identifying plants to species (up to 250 different species)

•    Monitoring native grasses, forbs, and shrub germination and density

•    Performing various vegetation cover and fuel load sampling techniques

•    Collection of GPS and photo points

•    Driving on poor and sometime muddy roads

•    Collection of soil cores and plant samples

•    Accurately recording data

•    Processing plant samples and soil cores in the laboratory

•    Data entry

•    Operates 4-wheel drive vehicles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Field work will take place throughout eastern Oregon including Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, eastern Washington, northern California, southwestern Idaho, northern Nevada, and lab/computer work will be done in Corvallis, Oregon.  Technicians will be part a four to five person team working in the field together.  Field work will involve exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions.   Candidates will be chosen based on their combination of experience and education.  Preferred candidates will have experience in plant identification, especially within the Great Basin.  Travel expenses will be covered by the projects using either standard federal per diem or a camp rate per diem.

Fieldwork will typically involve 5-10 consecutive days of work in remote field locations, with work days up to 12 hours/day.  Because of the wide geographical extent of this project, extensive travel is necessary.  Work will involve camping in tents on public lands, hiking in rugged terrain, and working under extreme weather conditions.  Must have a valid driver’s license. Taking and passing a background investigation and pre-employment medical examination at Federal expense is a required due to the physical demands of this job.

The jobs will be posted on the internet at the following site.  Make sure to indicate in your application the Job # SRFS-20-001.  All applicants must apply by following the instructions stated below.  Application instructions can also be found in the job announcement at the following website:

Opens: 12/09/2019   Closes: 01/03/2020

Oregon Worksource:   https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emp.state.or.us%2Fjobs%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cf244167c1eb342be707b08d77eec0bc5%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637117424591029193&sdata=L%2BAtIc9EY8DCUM35btAMHtZDaWkYz%2BEaB2ZvqxIB0A0%3D&reserved=0

Posting # 2499240

Agency Job # SRFS-20-001

HOW TO APPLY: Submit one of the following forms of application: (a) résumé OR (b) OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, OR (c) other written format. IF SUBMITTING A RESUME be sure to include the following for EACH job listed: To and From dates of employment as mm/dd/yyyy and how many hours per week you worked each job; percentage of time spent doing field survey work; percentage of time spent doing laboratory work; statement of duties; supervisor contact information. Be sure to also address the additional qualifier, if applicable. Please also submit transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) to document all education used for position qualification. ALWAYS INCLUDE THE JOB# OF THE VACANCY YOU ARE APPLYING TO (SRFS-20-001). Application package can be submitted electronically to email address provided below by closing date. Hard Copy applications are also accepted but must be received by the closing date. To claim 5 point Veteran’s Preference, a DD214 showing character of discharge is required. If claiming 10 point Veteran’s Preference, a SF15 with proof of claim is required.

The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors.   This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities

For more information and to apply please contact:

Michelle Schatz – USGS FRESC HQ – for application questions

Ph. (541)750-1040  OR  Email:  gs_nw_fresc_jobs@usgs.gov

For more information about the position please contact:

Scott Shaff

Ph. (541) 750-0942 OR Email: sshaff@usgs.gov

GG-404-6 Field Technicians

Salary: $19.30 per hour

Vacancy # SRFS-20-002

Opens: 12/09/2019   Closes: 01/03/2020

Duration of job: April 20, 2020 through approx. August 30, 2020

Type of appointment: Temporary – Fulltime, with possible periods of PT or Intermittent work.

Duty Station: Corvallis, OR.

Must have 1 year and 9 months of field experience OR 4 years of sub-professional work experience OR 4 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 120 semester/180 quarter hrs) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience.  In addition, incumbents must have at least 6 months of experience identifying plants in the field.   Incumbents with no experience will not be considered.

DUTIES: Technicians will work on a project to investigate the ecological impacts of fuel reduction treatments in the intermountain sagebrush steppe and western juniper woodlands.  To find out more about the project go to (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.sagestep.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cf244167c1eb342be707b08d77eec0bc5%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637117424591029193&sdata=j6PXQDPpwZ1m%2F6ccaVcRskkJ73uWM1onGQi5BTZPW3A%3D&reserved=0). Technicians will also work on a project looking at the efficacy of sagebrush restoration approaches and their success in creating functional sage-grouse habitat in post-fire landscapes.  Technician may also work on several other USGS-BRD projects identifying strategies to control the dominance of cheatgrass and other weeds on Great Basin rangelands, restoring native species, and increasing biodiversity

DUTIES (specific): Performs the following and similar types of routine tasks to support research on ecology and restoration of the sagebrush steppe:

• Serves as field crew leader for a 5-person crew

• Assists principal investigator in planning fieldwork and logistics.

• Works independently in remote field camp, takes leadership role in safety and logistics.

• Conducts soil and plant surveys according to established protocol.

• Collects vegetation data following established protocol, including identifying plants to species

• Uses Geographical Information Systems for navigation and data collection.

• Processes field samples in laboratory and analyze data

• Participate in report preparation and development

• Uses Excel, ArcCollector, ArcMAP and other software on PCs and PDAs to enter and error check field data according to established project protocol, and to manage the data from all field crew members.

• Operates 4-wheel drive vehicles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Field work will take place throughout eastern Oregon including Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, eastern Washington, northern California, southwestern Idaho, northern Nevada, and lab/computer work will be done in Corvallis, Oregon.  Technicians will be part a four to five person team working in the field together.  Field work will involve exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions.   Candidates will be chosen based on their combination of experience and education.  Preferred candidates will have experience in plant identification, especially within the Great Basin.  Travel expenses will be covered by the projects using either standard federal per diem or a camp rate per diem.

Fieldwork will typically involve 5-10 consecutive days of work in remote field locations, with work days up to 12 hours/day.  Because of the wide geographical extent of this project, extensive travel is necessary.  Work will involve camping in tents on public lands, hiking in rugged terrain, and working under extreme weather conditions.  Must have a valid driver’s license. Taking and passing a background investigation and pre-employment medical examination at Federal expense is a required due to the physical demands of this job.

The jobs will be posted on the internet at the following site.  Make sure to indicate in your application the Job # SRFS-20-002.  All applicants must apply by following the instructions stated below.  Application instructions can also be found in the job announcement at the following website:

Opens: 12/09/2019   Closes: 01/03/2020

Oregon Worksource:   https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emp.state.or.us%2Fjobs%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cf244167c1eb342be707b08d77eec0bc5%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637117424591029193&sdata=L%2BAtIc9EY8DCUM35btAMHtZDaWkYz%2BEaB2ZvqxIB0A0%3D&reserved=0

Posting # 2499241

Agency Job # SRFS-20-002

HOW TO APPLY: Submit one of the following forms of application: (a) résumé OR (b) OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, OR (c) other written format. IF SUBMITTING A RESUME be sure to include the following for EACH job listed: To and From dates of employment as mm/dd/yyyy and how many hours per week you worked each job; percentage of time spent doing field survey work; percentage of time spent doing laboratory work; statement of duties; supervisor contact information. Be sure to also address the additional qualifier, if applicable. Please also submit transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) to document all education used for position qualification. ALWAYS INCLUDE THE JOB# OF THE VACANCY YOU ARE APPLYING TO (#SRFS-20-002). Application package can be submitted electronically to email address provided below by closing date. Hard Copy applications are also accepted but must be received by the closing date. To claim 5 point Veteran’s Preference, a DD214 showing character of discharge is required. If claiming 10 point Veteran’s Preference, a SF15 with proof of claim is required.

Send Application packages to: gs_nw_fresc_jobs@usgs.gov OR mail to 777 NW 9th St, Suite 400, Corvallis,OR 97330

The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors.   This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities

For more information please contact:

Michelle Schatz – USGS FRESC HQ – for application questions

Ph. (541)750-1040  OR  Email:  gs_nw_fresc_jobs@usgs.gov

For more information about the position please contact:

Scott Shaff

Ph. (541) 750-0942 OR Email: sshaff@usgs.gov

*2020 Internship Opportunity*

*Shelby Center for Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management*

*Dauphin Island Sea Lab*

*Dauphin Island, AL*

*Description:*

The Fisheries Ecology Lab  is

seeking interns to work under the faculty direction of Dr. Sean Powers

at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab on a wide variety of projects in waters

adjacent to Dauphin Island, a gulf barrier island in the northern Gulf of

Mexico fringing the Mobile Bay estuary. Paid internships are available

throughout the 2020 field season. Preference is given to those who can

participate for a minimum of a six-month commitment.

Internships in the Fisheries Ecology Lab involve hands-on participation in

ongoing research. Qualified applicants will have the opportunity to assist

with studies in Fisheries Ecology in the northern Gulf of Mexico that

involve a variety of fish (bony fishes, sharks and rays) and shellfish from

both offshore and inshore locales. Interns will gain experience with

various sampling techniques used in fisheries research, as well as

associated laboratory sample processing. Potential candidates will work

closely with a variety of lab personnel, including principal investigators,

post docs, current graduate students, and lab technicians.

*Requirements:*

B.S. or B.A. in biological or life sciences (Note: must be graduated by the

start of the internship)

Minimum of a 6-month commitment

Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends,

evenings, and holidays

Willingness and capacity to spend long days on a boat, potentially in

extreme weather conditions

Ability to handle heavy physical work: lifting, pushing, or pulling up to

40 pounds

Interns will be required to participate heavily in field-based activities,

which are sometimes characterized by long hours and potentially arduous

conditions. Much of the research conducted at the lab is by boat, thus

experience on marine vessels is helpful though not a requirement. Travel

across the Gulf of Mexico in support of various field projects may be

required. Overall, the lab is looking for committed and dependable

individuals that are highly motivated to participate in our diverse

research program.

*Eligibility:* Recent graduates or graduating seniors with a BS or BA in

biological or life sciences (or related field).

*Stipend*: $400/wk

*Apply: *The application is a fillable Google form, and can be accessed

*here* . No letters of recommendation

are necessary. If selected for interview, we will contact the provided

references. If you have questions, you may contact Crystal Hightower via

chightower@disl.org or (251) 861-2141 x 2384.

The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the

policy of MESC/Dauphin Island Sea Lab to affirm and dedicate itself to a

primary principle of affirmative action and nondiscrimination.

*Application Deadline: 11:59pm CST on February 2, 2020*.

The Alvarado-Serrano Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at
> Ohio University is recruiting highly motivated PhD students interested
> in working on comparative spatial population genetics beginning in Fall
> 2020. Work in the lab is truly integrative and focuses on combining
> fieldwork, genomic analyses, and a variety of bioinformatic, statistical,
> and geospatial approaches to understand how the environmental context
> of populations shape their evolutionary trajectories. For this, we
> integrate theoretical and simulation-based inferences with empirical
> work on multiple systems (including small terrestrial mammals in
> the northern Andes). More about research in the lab can be found
> at: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Falvarado-s.weebly.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C7507f82e5fa947c5684908d77f286d8a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637117683924585377&sdata=yncs1E7GPR3bZ5eqLWS00lKbzobnlRUhhMgvrYtXEwE%3D&reserved=0 If interested, please email me
> (alvarado.s@ohio.edu) with the subject line “Prospective Graduate Student”
> and include a CV and a brief cover letter describing research interests
> and relevant experiences.
>
> The Alvarado-Serrano lab is committed to diversity and inclusion
> and welcomes applications from students with diverse backgrounds,
> perspectives, and experiences. Ohio University¢s deadline for applying
> to graduate school is Jan. 8. More information about the program can be
> found at: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ohio.edu%2Fcas%2Fbiology%2Fgraduate%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C7507f82e5fa947c5684908d77f286d8a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637117683924585377&sdata=2VQVtyztl9tkE9njLADJZxoG821I%2Fc9S5BobRH6N9Uc%3D&reserved=0
>
>
>
> Diego F. Alvarado-Serrano
> Assistant Professor
>
> Biological Sciences Department
> Ohio University
>
> Website:
> https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Falvarado-s.weebly.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C7507f82e5fa947c5684908d77f286d8a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637117683924585377&sdata=xwySbXCWpBaUUDs8PE5jVeswgW8onORfibaMOEfFpWo%3D&reserved=0
>
> “Alvarado Serrano, Diego” <alvarado.s@ohio.edu>
>

2020 HF SRPE Flyer

2020 HF-SRPE PPT

The Landscape Fire and Conservation Science Research Group (LCRSG) at Oregon State University is hiring 4 field research technicians to assist with data collection on a landscape scale retrospective study examining biodiversity responses to wildfire, salvage logging, and intensive forest management in the Klamath ecoregion of southwest Oregon during summer 2020.

Early seral pre-forest habitats created by stand-replacing disturbances are increasingly recognized for their critical role in supporting a diverse suite of birds, plants, pollinators, and other taxa.  The Klamath ecoregion is a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot, home to one of the world’s most diverse temperate coniferous forests.  A patchwork of public and private ownership in the region presents a unique opportunity to directly compare the biodiversity of early seral habitats generated by high severity wildfire, fire followed by salvage logging, and management practices associated with industrial plantation forestry.

Technicians will be involved in data collection on avian, pollinator, carabid beetle, and plant communities and vegetation structure.  We are particularly seeking individuals with a high degree of expertise in plant identification or avian point count techniques, ideally in early seral environments and/or in southwest Oregon.  Housing will be provided in the town of Myrtle Creek and compensation will range from $13.44 – $19.11 per hour, commensurate with experience.  We anticipate a start date of 4/20/20, extending through 8/28/20, though we may be able to accommodate some flexibility in start/end dates on an individual basis.

For more information and to submit an application, please follow this link https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.oregonstate.edu%2Fpostings%2F86002&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cb165002a1da1422e28a308d77e22e580%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637116560673876287&amp;sdata=z7ZZ6ts3qvmhvSODyyJv9AjfKN7Ir0bulg4PGVTa07s%3D&amp;reserved=0.  For full consideration, please apply by January 12, 2020.  After this date, we will continue to accept applications until all positions have been filled. Questions can be directed to Graham Frank (graham [dot] frank [at] oregonstate.edu) or Meg Krawchuk (meg [dot] krawchuk [at] oregonstate.edu).

The LCRSG focuses on research in landscape ecology, biogeography, and conservation at scales ranging from local to global, with the specific aim of addressing the causes and consequences of ecological disturbances.  More information on our group can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpeople.forestry.oregonstate.edu%2Fmeg-krawchuk%2Flab&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cb165002a1da1422e28a308d77e22e580%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637116560673876287&amp;sdata=BWBfc28Cifv7S13Ek5yespLTI2NEk8%2BHH%2BPA9WwXzy8%3D&amp;reserved=0

Here is a link to the job descriptions, Posted and running through 12/23, please share widely:

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2FGetJob%2FViewDetails%2F553766900&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cb165002a1da1422e28a308d77e22e580%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637116560673866291&amp;sdata=E%2B0ptCMFG4xOJWKmKzaOiE4o4xIXNyVR4LrNOBxuhxU%3D&amp;reserved=0Great Job opportunities with US Forest Service