[SOS-PCA] JOB: WY BLM State Office Seasonal Plant Technician (Cheyenne, WY)

[Mary_Byrne at blm.gov]

FYI

Mary K. Byrne
Botanist
Seeds of Success
Bureau of Land Management
202-452-7767
www.nps.gov/plants/sos/
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Outreach Notice:  Wyoming Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Office
Seasonal Plant Technician Position

USAJOBS Announcement # NHRMC-2009-0118

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/

Contact:  Adrienne Pilmanis, Plant Conservation Program lead,
apilmani at blm.gov

Application submissions requested by Monday ,May 4.  Lists will be pulled
weekly until position is filled.

We are seeking a Seasonal Plant Technician position that will be based out
of Cheyenne, Wyoming.  A major portion of the position will support the
Seeds of Success program http://www.nps.gov/plants/sos/.   The Technician
will be exposed to and/or interact with nearly all of BLM.s lines of
business (e.g. Wildlife, Reclamation, Sensitive Species, Invasive Species,
Native Plant Materials Development, Land Use Planning, Information
Management) and thus will provide an excellent general introduction to the
BLM as well as specific experience in Botany-related tasks & projects.
The position will start as soon as possible in May or June; will extend
through September (or possibly longer).  Travel will be required.
Applicants must pass a security check.

Examples of tasks the Technician may be involved in are:

* Seeds of Success and Native Plant Materials Development research,
reconnaissance, collection, and reporting
* Botany-related Educational & Outreach material development &
dissemination to public
* Data management & sharing, particularly statewide legacy data
organization & entry
* Botany web page content management
* BLM involvement with the National Phenological Network
* Statewide Plant Conservation Program task tracking
* Verbal and written communication with BLM personnel and BLM partners
(e.g.  Universities, other government agencies, state or local agencies).
* Research of Botany-related topics and compilation/ summarization of
material
* Training & leading volunteer or student groups

Desired skills and qualifications are:

* Undergraduate or Masters degree or equivalent experience in Botany or
Biology
* Computer competency (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, email, internet,
file navigation skills; GIS, GPS & database experience preferred)
* Verbal and written communication skills
* Quantitative ability
* Organizational skills
* Botanical or biological field experience
* Evidence of past responsible and dependable work performance
* Enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, and ability to work as team member
and leader
* Valid Driver's license






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