[APWG] JOB: Invasive Plant Survey, Mapping and Treatment Technician (NV)

[Olivia Kwong]

Invasive Plant Survey, Mapping and Treatment Technician

Employer: Great Basin Institute
Location: Nevada
Posted: February 25, 2010
Expires: March 14, 2010
Requisition number:

Science jobs from Great Basin Institute:
Description: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. 
Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is recruiting six (6) 
Research Associates to perform botanical surveys, including GPS/GIS 
mapping, plant inventories and treatment of invasive plants and noxious 
weeds in support of the Forest's Statewide Noxious Weed Program. Specific 
program activities include: treating noxious weed populations by hand or 
chemical application of herbicides; inventorying wilderness and 
non-wilderness forest lands for noxious weed populations; and mapping 
treatment areas and plant populations using a hand-held PDR (personal data 
recorder) and GPS. A two-week training session including invasive plant 
and noxious weed identification, herbicide safety (including applicator 
certification), technical training with PDRs and associated software, ATV 
and 4WD operation, and first aid will be provided at the beginning of the 
field season.

Location and Timeline: Openings are available in Northeastern Nevada, as 
well as along the Sierra Front. o Carson Ranger District: May 17th 
October 1st (20 weeks) o Wells Ranger District: May 17th  October 1st (20 
weeks) o Mountain City Ranger District: May 17th  October 1st (20 weeks)

For more information see 
http://www.scientificamerican.com/naturejobs/index.cfm?method=job&id=133770