[PCA] JOB OPPTY: 3 positions in Joshua Tree National Park (Apply ASAP)

[Carr, Amanda (Mandie)]

Forwarding on behalf of Nick Graver, NPS:


Hi all,

Spreading the word far and wide---we have three great positions opening up working with the JOTR veg branch. We have a Scientist-in-Parks intern who will work with me on our vegetation monitoring programs, a GBI restoration program lead, and a GBI invasive plant program lead. Applications are open now for all three positions!



I hope you can help us find great applicants, or better yet consider applying to join our team! Joshua tree is an extraordinary park and the people here are great to work with.



Scientists-In-Parks Biology Assistant (Apply by June 12, or up to 100 applicants)

The biology assistant will play a key role in Joshua Tree National Park's vegetation monitoring program, working in collaboration with NPS staff and biologists from University of California Riverside's Center for Conservation Biology. The biology assistant will collect data on 24 shrub and tree monitoring plots in the fall, 25 wildflower plots in the spring, and establish up to 40 additional vegetation plots throughout the year. The biology assistant will also assist with rare plant monitoring and fuels treatment monitoring efforts on a regular basis.

$480/week, housing provided at the Luckie Study Center, $350 relocation allowance, and ~$6,195 Americorps education award

12 month appointment beginning October 2022

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Restoration Technician (APPLY ASAP)

The Technician will restore native plant communities by designing and implementing restoration treatments, planting seeds and container-grown plant materials, constructing wire cages to protect plants from herbivory, providing periodic irrigation for an extended period following planting, and installing horizontal and vertical mulch.

$19.00 to $22.50 per hour depending on experience

12-month appointment beginning July 2022, or pending availability and completion of DOI Background Investigation; potential to extend pending available funding and positive performance review

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Invasive Plant Technician (APPLY ASAP)

The Technician will be responsible for leading an early detection, rapid response program for invasive plants, for continuing ongoing manual and chemical control treatments of infestations, for treating new infestations, and for monitoring treatment effectiveness. The Technician will be responsible for properly applying herbicides to control invasive plants.

$19.00 to $22.50 per hour depending on experience

12-month appointment beginning July 2022, or pending availability and completion of DOI Background Investigation; potential to extend pending available funding and positive performance review

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Sending to a wide list, but please let me know ASAP if you are applying and would like to use me as a reference-I will be on the PCT starting May 26 with limited phone contact, but I can work something out with my supervisor (Jay Goodwin) who will be handling the NPS side of the selection process.



Thanks,

Nick





Nick Graver

Botany and Veg Monitoring Program Lead

Joshua Tree National Park

(760) 367-5577

He/Him

"The trees are getting awkward to measure." -- Aldo Leopold

Note: I will be out of the office from May 26-Sept 5 hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. If you need anything during that time, please contact my supervisor, Jay Goodwin: Jay_Goodwin at nps.gov<mailto:Jay_Goodwin at nps.gov>

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