The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and National Park Service (NPS), are recruiting 14 Native Seed Technicians to conduct seed collecting and ecological restoration activities throughout the Great Basin on Department of Interior (DOI) lands.

More information and a link to the application portal can be found here: Native Seed Program Technician (Multiple Locations)

Technical requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with coursework and field experience related to biology, botany, ecology, plant science, taxonomy/systematics, or related field;
Experience identifying plants using taxonomic keys or familiarity with plants of the Great Basin;
Experience with data entry;
Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and navigation;
Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass;
Familiarity driving 4WD vehicles on- and off-road;
Experience operating All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) on difficult terrain, helpful for certain locations;
Understanding and/or experience using ArcGIS Pro, and ESRI apps like Field Maps and Survey 123, helpful.

Additional requirements:

Willingness and ability to work in harsh, ever-changing desert conditions, including extreme temperatures, and as part of a team;
Willingness to camp in remote, undeveloped sites for multiple days, up to 8 days;
Ability to bend and stoop for long periods of time while collecting seed, and to use hand tools, and occasionally lift buckets of water and other heavy loads;
Ability to work a non-standard schedule, such as beginning at 5 am, to avoid heat-related issues, to follow plant phenology, or for coordination with team members.
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience;
Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work as part of a tight knit team (Crews will be two people, which requires technicians to co-lead, take initiative, and behave in a manner that promotes team integrity);
Ability to work independently or in pairs with little supervision, strong initiative, and high attention to detail;
Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record