[SOS-PCA] Job Posting: Native Seed Technician

[Patrick Hellmann]

Seeds of Success Native Seed Technician

Position Background:  The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is hiring six
(6) native seed technicians to work as part of the Bureau of Land
Management’s (BLM) Seeds of Success (SOS) program. Technicians will get
to conduct surveys to locate source populations for seed, collect seed for
use in rehabilitation efforts, and work closely with federal staff and
other partners. The project’s main goal is to increase the regional
availability of native seed for large scale rehabilitation projects in
collaboration with the BLM, Great Basin Native Plant Project, and other
partners. Positions will be located in BLM offices, and are available in
three different locations:

Ely, NV (2)

Elko, NV (2)

Fillmore, UT (2)

Expected start date is Mid April and will continue until September, with
the possibility of work into October as necessary.

Native Seed Technician Position Description:  Primary responsibilities
include: identifying, scouting and collecting native seed from target
species populations, following rigorous SOS protocols, and completing
associated data sheets. Both smaller (10,000 seeds) and restoration
collections (3-5lbs. of seed) will be harvested. Much of the time will be
spent driving and hiking throughout eastern Nevada/western Utah, while
monitoring the phenology of target populations.  In addition to the
collection of seed herbarium voucher specimens, tissue samples for
molecular analysis, and associated metadata will be collected from each
population. Technicians will be trained on SOS protocols, plants of the
Great Basin, general field safety and more.

This is primarily a field position with about 15% office work.  Individuals
must be able to hike up to 4 miles a day carrying a 30 pound pack, drive
several hours a day on rugged two-track roads, camp in remote backcountry
settings, and work 10+ hours a day in variable, sometimes extreme
temperatures (30° - 105°F). The work will require repeated bending over
for long periods of time.

Schedule:  Technicians will work both an 8 day on 6 off schedule, as well
as a 4 day on 3 day off work schedule depending on seed readiness at any
given time.

Desired Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in botany, biology, ecology, environmental science,
natural resources or related field
- Experience identifying plant species using dichotomous keys; plant
taxonomy coursework a plus
- Interest in learning about the Great Basin, its plant species, and
rehabilitation efforts
- Willingness to live and work outdoors in a highly variable desert climate
for 4-8 days at a time
- Ability to follow rigorous standardized protocols and record detailed
notes
- Ability to work effectively in small group settings
- Ability to bend over and kneel repeatedly, conducting tedious tasks for
several hours at a time
- Valid driver’s license; 4WD experience helpful
- A passion for the outdoors and conservation work


Compensation: $15.00/hour, plus a camping per diem of $38 per day when
camping

Final deadline for applications is January 3rd, 2020, however applications
will be reviewed as they are received. Interested applicants should email a
cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Patrick
Hellmann at phellmann at envlc.org. Questions regarding the position may also
be sent to the above email address.

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*Patrick Hellmann*
*Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition*

*(775) 289-7974 Ext. 5*
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