Technical requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\nBachelor\u2019s degree with coursework and field experience related to biology, botany, ecology, plant science, taxonomy\/systematics, or related field;
\nExperience identifying plants using taxonomic keys or familiarity with plants of the Great Basin;
\nExperience with data entry;
\nExperience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and navigation;
\nAbility to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass;
\nFamiliarity driving 4WD vehicles on- and off-road;
\nExperience operating All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) on difficult terrain, helpful for certain locations;
\nUnderstanding and\/or experience using ArcGIS Pro, and ESRI apps like Field Maps and Survey 123, helpful.<\/p>\n
Additional requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\nWillingness and ability to work in harsh, ever-changing desert conditions, including extreme temperatures, and as part of a team;
\nWillingness to camp in remote, undeveloped sites for multiple days, up to 8 days;
\nAbility 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;
\nAbility 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.
\nAbility to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience;
\nStrong 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);
\nAbility to work independently or in pairs with little supervision, strong initiative, and high attention to detail;
\nPossess a valid, state-issued driver\u2019s license and clean driving record<\/p>\n
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Please apply online through the application link above by submitting an up-to-date resume, one page cover letter that details your interest in the position and any qualifications not fully described in your resume, contact information for three professional and\/or academic references. Be sure to complete any preliminary questions prompted in the application and sign your application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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