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Native Seed Technician Needed
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May 17, 2019 at 12:56 pm #76584M. Joy CytrynMember
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The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) and US Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) is recruiting one Native Seed
Technician to join our AmeriCorps program to conduct seed collecting and
ecological restoration activities throughout the Great Basin on Department
of Interior (DOI) lands.Primary Responsibilities:
Scouting and identifying populations of target native plant species suitable
for the program;
GPS mapping populations of plants, disturbance areas, and other features
using tablets, handheld devices, ArcGIS Online, ArcMap, and ArcCollector;
Monitoring the phenology of plant populations to identify optimal seed
collection times;
Collecting seed from plant populations for both restoration and conservation
collections and completing data forms in accordance with the Seeds of
Success (SOS) Technical Protocol;
Processing and shipping seed;
Taking herbarium vouchers, and processing and shipping as necessary.
Collecting tissue samples for genetic analysis and processing and shipping;Recording data electronically and on paper data forms, entering and editing
data related to restoration activities;
Photographing collection sites and plants;
Maintenance and regular inventory of field gear;
Daily and monthly vehicle checks, driving up to 5 hours a day;
Assisting with the coordination of conservation crew work;
Assisting with the coordination of volunteer seed collection and restoration
events;
Provide support for arid land restoration projects;
Monitoring and maintenance of reciprocal transplant study plots;
Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for program
improvements, priorities, and future projects.Related Responsibilities:
Participate in trainings provided by BLM and US Fish & Wildlife staff and
community partners;
Meet with Host Site Supervisor on a regular basis;
Participate in required national service days; and
Participate in regular AmeriCorps team meetings.
Physical Demands:Field work involves driving GBI trucks on both highways and 4WD roads, often
for 100+ miles per day as well as hiking off designated trails or routes,
across rugged terrain, up to 5 miles per day, but more typically 0-1 mile
per day. Seed collection requires regular stooping, standing and maneuvering
on uneven terrain for many hours a day. Weather conditions will vary from
cold winds or rain in the early spring to temperatures over 100F in the
summer. The use of global positioning systems (handheld GPS units),
computers, PDAs, digital cameras, and on- and off-road vehicles are an
essential part of the job. Camping under primitive conditions at remote
locations on data collection trips will often be required. Schedules are
often determined by plant phenology. Incumbents must also be willing to
spend days at a time working at a computer during periods of data entry and
analysis.Lift up to 50-70 pounds of material or equipment
Bend, lift, pull, and push
Crouch, stoop, kneel, stand, or bend for long periods of time
Drive for many hours a day on highways and 4WD roads.
Handle plant material for many hours a day.
Walk and stand for long periods of time on uneven surfaces carrying
equipmentElko, NV;
.. Beginning on candidate’s earliest available start date through
October 2019Living Allowance stipend: * approximately $950 biweekly
AmeriCorps Education Award: **$2,255.24
Medical, dental and vision insurance provided at no cost* Final living allowance amount and AmeriCorps Education Award value are
determined by the length of the appointment
**AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future
education experiences, including payment of qualifying federal student
loans. Loan forbearance and accrued interest payment on qualifying student
loans is also available.To learn more and apply please follow the link below:
<http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD&req=
2018-ACI-048>
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD&req=2
018-ACI-048
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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)Joy Cytryn
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