[SOS-PCA] ASAP JOB OPPTY: Lead Field Technician - Seeds of Success (ID)

[Prescott, Leah]

Updated email address: JCrawford at chicagobotanic.org


Lead Field Technician - Seeds of Success



*Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until all positions have been filled.



*Overview: In this role you will be responsible for the following:



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   Coordinate with BLM botanical staff to identify ecoregional priority
   species for seed collection, review historic collection sites and identify
   gaps in geospatial data
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   Coordinate with BLM and CBG staff to plan field operations and solve
   logistic problems
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   Identify potential SOS collection locations and scout for new potential
   collection sites; work with BLM to develop a SOS collection plan
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   Manage seed collection crews, carryout seed collections, and package and
   ship seeds to seed back partners, keeping detailed records of all
   collections and shipments
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   Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of seed collections and data
   provided by the collection crew.
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   Lead team to make ≥ 30 SOS native seed collections using the BLM SOS
   protocol www.blm.gov/SOS (training provided through the CLM Workshop)
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   Timely, accurate reporting of time and effort activities, adherence to
   all Chicago Botanic Garden policies and procedures for employees and
   communication with the Chicago Botanic Garden’s manager of Conservation
   Science Training Programs



*Position: Lead Field Technician - Seeds of Success



*Location:  Each team (1 lead, 2 team members) will be based out of one of
four duty locations in

Idaho (Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, or Coeur d’Alene).



*Compensation:  $840/week, seasonal (5-month)



*Who may apply: B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Botany, Plant Science, Ecology,
Environmental Science or a related field. Strong plant identification
skills (to species) and knowledge of plant taxonomy; strong knowledge of plant
biology. Familiarity with plants and ecosystems of the western U.S.
Experience scouting, planning, and conducting seed collections (through SOS
programs or other seed handling/collecting work). Experience leading a
field team or other supervisory experience.



Interested individuals should contact Dr. Joanne Crawford, Manager of
Conservation Land Management Training Programs at
JCrawford at chicagobotanic.org for more information about applying.



See the full announcement: https://clminternship.org/ and
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/jobs


-- 
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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