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    Bates

    Date:
    Apr 30th, 2019 7:35pm

    To:
    ECOLOG-L@community.esa.org

    Subject:
    Native Seed Technician Needed

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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
    equipment

    Elko, NV;
    .. Beginning on candidate’s earliest available start date through
    October 2019

    Living 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

    Sage Bates
    Recruitment and Compliance Coordinator
    Great Basin Institute
    16750 Mt. Rose Highway
    Reno, NV 89511-8774
    775-674-5489 (office)

    Joy Cytryn
    joy53@earthlink.net

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