[PCA] Fwd: Job openings: Grassland Ecology and Native Seed Collection Field Technicians

Prescott, Leah lprescott at blm.gov
Wed Jan 8 07:24:25 CST 2020


*Subject:* Field Technician positions on Eisenberg project, *Fort Belknap
Indian Reservation Native Seed and Grassland Restoration Community
Conservation Project*

*Job Title: *Grassland Ecology and Native Seed Collection Field Technician

*Location:* BLM lands surrounding the Fort Belknap Indian Community

*Principal Investigator:* Dr. Cristina Eisenberg

*Affiliation:* Oregon State University, Society for Ecological Restoration;
funded by BLM

*Job Description:* This position involves working in a mixed grass prairie
on the Northern Plains in Montana, to implement BLM Assessment, Inventory,
and Monitoring (AIM) Protocol, and Seeds of Success (SOS) Protocol, with
BLM-designated focal species, using Traditional Ecological Knowledge to
highlight plants with strong ecocultural relevance to the Fort Belknap
Indian Community. These data will be used to assess and restore wildlife
habitat. Additional key project objectives are to implement the Nakoda and
Aaniih Community Fellows Program, to train tribal youth in
natural-resources work. Will be supervised in the field by an ecologist and
will be working in a group at all times. Housing will be in a research
house, in a shared room.

*Qualifications:* Seeking several experienced field technicians with
expertise in grassland and forestry vegetation sampling methods. Only
persons with previous paid field technician experience will be considered
for these positions. Only persons with previous experience working on
Northern Plains grasslands will be considered. Must have a BSc or be in the
final stages of completing a BSc in Rangeland, Botany, or Forestry. Must be
in excellent physical condition, with no back, knee, or other injuries.
Must be able to comfortably carry a 30 lb. pack in the field all day and
deal calmly with hazards, such as rattlesnakes and heat. Must have
excellent people skills. Must be attentive to details and able to follow
directions exactly. Must be able to bring own vehicle to the job, although
fieldwork will take place using a vehicle owned by the project.

*Application Instructions:* To apply, please send CV, college transcripts,
two letters of reference from persons who have supervised you doing
fieldwork, and a cover letter explaining what you hope to gain from this
position and why you would be a good fit for it. Please send all materials
as e-mail attachments. Applications accepted between January 7, 2020 – May
1, 2020



*Compensation:* food, housing, salary commensurate with experience, starts
at $15 USD per hour.

*Work Dates:* mid-May 2020-mid-August 2020

*Contact:* Dr. Cristina Eisenberg

            E-mail:cristina.eisenberg at oregonstate.edu

*Cristina Eisenberg, PhD*
*Oregon State University*
<https://exmail.oregonstate.edu/owa/?modurl=0#>
<https://exmail.oregonstate.edu/owa/?modurl=0#>


-- 
Leah Prescott
Seeds of Success
National Collection Curator (Contractor)
202-912-7232

Seeds of Success
<https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/native-plant-and-seed-material-development/collection>
National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration
<https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/national-seed-strategy>
Plant Conservation Alliance <http://www.plantconservationalliance.org/>
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