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<b><i><span style="margin: 0px; color: black">Field Research Tech Spring 2020</span></i></b><b><span style="margin: 0px; color: black"></span></b></p>
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<span style="margin: 0px; color: black">Dr. Newingham’s Aridland Ecology Lab at the USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking a field research technician. The technician will primarily assist in field data collection and management related to restoration
treatments in the Mojave Desert, but opportunities may exist to assist with other projects related to fire and restoration in the Great Basin.<span> </span></span>This is a great opportunity to learn about natural resource issues and land management in collaboration
with universities, state, and federal agencies.</p>
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<i><span style="margin: 0px; color: black">Schedule:</span></i><span style="margin: 0px; color: black"></span></p>
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February to mid-May: Available for field work outside of Las Vegas Friday through Tuesday.</li><li style="margin: 12pt 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black">
Possible extension mid-May to August: Assist with field and lab work outside of Las Vegas and/or Reno, NV.</li></ul>
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<i><span style="margin: 0px; color: black">Job duties include:</span></i><span style="margin: 0px; color: black"></span></p>
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<span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Symbol; color: black"><span style="margin: 0px">·<span style="margin: 0px; font: 7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px; color: black">Collecting plant and soil data
in the field.</span></p>
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<span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Symbol; color: black"><span style="margin: 0px">·<span style="margin: 0px; font: 7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px; color: black">Data entry and management.</span></p>
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<span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Symbol; color: black"><span style="margin: 0px">·<span style="margin: 0px; font: 7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px; color: black">Willingness to travel to remote
field sites and camp in primitive settings</span></p>
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<span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Symbol; color: black"><span style="margin: 0px">·<span style="margin: 0px; font: 7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px; color: black">Ability to work in varied field
conditions that may involve: 1) off-road hiking up and down hills, 2) carrying loads up to 30 lbs, and 3) withstanding periods of inclement weather during all seasons.</span></p>
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<span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Symbol"><span style="margin: 0px">·<span style="margin: 0px; font: 7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span>Working with graduate students and other technicians in the lab.</p>
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<span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Symbol"><span style="margin: 0px">·<span style="margin: 0px; font: 7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span>Interacting with scientists and land managers from state and federal agencies, as well
as universities.</p>
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<i><span style="margin: 0px; color: black">Qualifications:</span></i><span style="margin: 0px; color: black"></span></p>
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Education: Pursuing or attained a BS degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, geology, hydrology, or closely related field.</li><li style="margin: 12pt 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black">
Experience with dichotomous keys and plant identification, knowledge of Mojave Desert plants preferred.</li><li style="margin: 12pt 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black">
Handheld GPS experience; familiarity with ArcPad preferred.</li><li style="margin: 12pt 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black">
Ability to perform physical labor and work outside for long periods in rough desert terrain.</li><li style="margin: 12pt 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black">
Basic construction skills are preferred.</li><li style="margin: 12pt 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black">
Willingness to spend multiple days camping and working in the field.</li><li style="margin: 12pt 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black">
Ability to work well with others in group settings.</li><li style="margin: 12pt 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="margin: 0px; color: black">Good organization and communication skills. </span></li></ul>
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Please send a resume, unofficial transcript, a letter detailing your skills, experience, and/or interest, as well as contact information for three references to Beth Newingham at<span> </span><a href="mailto:beth.newingham@ars.usda.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin: 0px">beth.newingham@ars.usda.gov</a>.
$12-18/hr DOE. The position may be based out of Las Vegas or Reno, NV. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.</p>
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