[APWG] Fw: [ma-eppc] Fw: [naturalareasassociation] invasive plant research tech positions available at Badlands National Park, SD

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Please distribute this announcement for positions in a large grassland
park. The duration of the positions is within the late-April to
mid-October range, depending on the position.

Thanks,

Dr. Amy Symstad, Research Ecologist
asymstad at usgs.gov
306 E. St. Joseph St., Suite 210
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-341-2807

SUMMER BIOTECHNICIAN POSITIONS

Badlands National Park
Invasive Plant Control and Restoration Projects

The Positions:
· Research assistants for field and greenhouse work with research
projects on sweet clover and Canada thistle at Badlands National Park,
western South Dakota. Research projects with U.S. Geological Survey,
Biological Resources Discipline.
· Crew leader (GS-07) and crew member (GS-05) positions available.
· Work includes sampling vegetation and soils in mixed-grass prairie
and badlands of western South Dakota, in field, garden, and greenhouse
settings, processing of collected materials, and data entry.
· Hours: Full time (40 hrs/wk) from early/mid May until
August-September, depending on position.
· Pay: $13.83 – $17.13/hr depending on education and experience.

Qualifications:
· Interest in working with plants required, knowledge of northern
Great Plains plant species desirable.
· Familiarity with field plant and soil data collection techniques.
· Experience with GPS equipment desirable.
· Computer skills, especially MS Excel.
· Good physical condition, including ability to work outdoors for
extended periods of time in varying weather conditions. This will include
hiking long distances in rough terrain carrying research equipment and
samples.
· Good driving record.

Apply at www.usajobs.gov
Type in “plants” for keywords and “South Dakota” for location.

For More Information Contact:

Brian Kenner, Head of Natural Resources
brian_kenner at nps.gov
Badlands National Park
PO Box 6
Interior, SD 57750
605-433-5260

Dr. Amy Symstad, Research Ecologist
asymstad at usgs.gov
306 E. St. Joseph St., Suite 210
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-341-2807

Dr. Diane Larson, Research Wildlife Biologist
dlarson at usgs.gov
Ecology 100, 1987 Upper Buford Circle, U of Minn.
St. Paul, MN 55108
612-625-9271





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