<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><div class="gmail_default"><b>Botany Technician - Carlsbad BLM</b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Southwest Office of the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE SW) (<a href="http://www.appliedeco.org/" target="_blank">www.appliedeco.org</a>) will be hiring a botany technician to assist the Carlsbad BLM Field Office Botanist.  The intern will primarily work to implement the<i> Eriogonum gypsophilum </i>Monitoring Plan through rare plant monitoring field data collection for <i>Eriogonum gypsophilum</i> (ERIGYP), or Gypsum Wild Buckwheat.  Field studies include impacts monitoring; photopoint monitoring; census and mapping; density monitoring, and demographic trend monitoring.  Secondary duties may include surveying or monitoring additional rare plants, native seed collection, vegetation monitoring, literature review, historic records research, technical writing, and data entry.</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Botany Technician will be based out of the Carlsbad Field Office to work alongside the Botany and Wildlife staff. This position will be for 30 weeks with the possibility of extension depending on funding, weather, and plant phenology. The work week will vary between five 8 hour days, Monday through Friday, and four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. This position will involve some office work (i.e., data entry, site planning), and the rest of the week will be spent in the field.  </font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Specific Responsibilities of Botany Technician:</b></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">  </span>Work independently and alongside BLM Carlsbad Botanist</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">        </span>Monitor and/or inventory rare plant populations</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">       </span>Manage data and ensure quality control</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">        </span>Prioritize safety; adhere to check-in/check-out procedures and communications via cell phone or SPOT device to ensure crew safety</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">     </span>Occasional overnight camping for field work</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">   </span>Conference/video calls with SW office in Santa Fe for monthly staff meetings</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">        </span>Three years of coursework in botany, ecology, biology, or a related field</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">     </span>Interest in botany, conservation biology, and/or restoration ecology</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">  </span>Outgoing, energetic, and flexible</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">     </span>Excellent communication skills and experience working on a team</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">       </span>Highly organized and able to manage complex objectives and take initiative</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">    </span>Comfortable working in rugged, hot, strenuous outdoor conditions</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Preferred Skills:</span><br></b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">     </span>Bachelor’s degree in botany, ecology, biology, or a related field</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">   </span>Plant identification skills and experience using dichotomous keys (familiarity with Southwest flora is a plus)</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">        </span>Pre-existing knowledge of quantitative rare plant monitoring</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">  </span>Plant voucher specimen collection experience</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">  </span>Experience using GPS unit</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">     </span>Ability to drive a 4WD truck on rugged, off-highway gravel or dirt roads</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">      </span>Data management experience; experience with Excel</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">     </span>Comfortable in a backcountry setting: ability to work long hours in adverse weather conditions while maintaining attention to the task and crew safety (First aid training a plus)</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">    </span>Ability to work in bent-over, kneeling, or standing positions for significant periods of time</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. and hike up to 6 miles per day</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Compensation and Start Date:</b></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">$17.00/hr. plus overnight food/camping or lodging expenses as needed. Paid leave available for holidays; and unpaid leave permitted for cultural events and supervisor approved vacation. This is a full-time temporary position with no additional benefits. </font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Employment term runs from approximately April 29 – November 18th (30 weeks) </font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>How to Apply:</b></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To apply for this position, please submit:</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">  </span>Brief cover letter describing your interest in the position. </font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">        </span>Resume identifying any relevant experience (paid or unpaid)</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">   </span>Names and contact information for two references</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap">      </span>Email applications to: <a href="mailto:kimiora@appliedeco.org" target="_blank">kimiora@appliedeco.org</a> by <b>March 1st, 2019</b>; use subject line “<b>Carlsbad BLM Botany Technician</b>”; applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the position will stay open until filled.</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">●<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Please direct any questions about the position to <a href="mailto:kimiora@appliedeco.org" target="_blank">kimiora@appliedeco.org</a></font></div></div></div>