Environmental Restoration Team Members, Field Supervisors & Research Associates

Reno & Las Vegas  NV

Nevada Conservation Corps (NCC)
Opportunities for those who wish to volunteer on our crews, join the state's largest AmeriCorps program, and gain valuable field experience while working on habitat improvement, restoration, and recreation projects. Full position descriptions, including qualifications and compensation, are available on the employment section of the GBI website.

• 2013 Summer Chainsaw/Trail/Restoration Team Member - Spend your summer working and camping outside in some of Nevada’s premier natural areas. Serve alongside fellow AmeriCorps Volunteers while making a lasting contribution to Nevada’s natural heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on habitat improvement, restoration, and recreation projects with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and state agencies. Projects include recreational trail construction and maintenance, hazardous forest fuels reduction, and habitat restoration. Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $3,500 for the summer. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members every two weeks throughout their term of service. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members are eligible to receive an additional education award in the amount of $1,468 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Timeline: May 20, 2013 – August 15, 2013 Potential Conservation Projects: Recreational trail construction and maintenance, Exotic species removal, Hazardous forest fuels reduction, Habitat restoration, Riparian restoration, Illegal road decommissioning, Essential Duties: Percentage of time spent on: lifting and carrying– 70%, traveling– 20%, Hiking– 10%, lift 25lbs continuously and 50lbs occasionally, maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service, communicate effectively with crew members, crew leaders, NCC staff and agency project staff, comply with both production and quality work standards established by NCC administration, crew supervisors and project partners, camp up to seven nights in wilderness setting without formal restroom facilities or running water, and contribute to basic chores at campsite including cooking, cleaning and organizing crew equipment. Work Schedule: Crew members serve in the field on either a 4-day-on, 3-day-off or 8-day-on, 6-day-off schedule with the standard work day being 10 hours in length. Training: Members will participate in orientation from May 20, 2013 to May 25, 2013, where they will receive training in technical skills related to the specific project on which they are placed. Members will also be trained in Leave-no-trace ethics and CPR/First Aid. Locations: Dependent upon crew selection, members could be based out of 1 of 3 field stations located in Reno, Las Vegas, or near Ely, NV for the duration of the summer season. Project locations include the Lake Tahoe Basin, Mt. Rose Wilderness, Ruby Mountains, Spring Mountains-NRA, and Great Basin National Park among others. Qualifications: To qualify, you must be over 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal crimi-nal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards).To Apply:
  Step 1: Click here https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=48328
  Step 2: Click “Apply” then register.
  Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application.
  Step 4: Click the “Search Listings” link and search for program name: Nevada Conservation Corps
  Step 5: Click on the position then hit the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the listing.   Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Robert Vaghini or Nick Brancato at rvaghini@thegreatbasininstitute.org or nbrancato@thegreatbasininstitute.org.  These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service. This program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• AmeriCorps Intern: Ecological Technician - Summer 2013 The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, is recruiting two AmeriCorps Interns to serve a 3-month commitment at Ash Meadows NWR as Ecological Technicians. The interns will assist Refuge staff with a number of projects related to restoring habitat conditions on the Refuge. The Ecological Technician will focus on four major tasks within the refuge: (1) Removal of non-native and planting of native streambank vegetation, which may include the application of pesticides; (2) Restoration activities including, but not limited to, drip line instillation/maintenance, construction of fish barriers and traps, as well as native plantings; (3) Non-native aquatic fauna control/eradication (trapping, spearing, netting, electrofishing), and native and non-native aquatic fauna surveys; and (4) Additional restoration duties may include, plant and wildlife surveys. The Ecological Technicians will maintain all field data equipment and tools, maintain accurate and detailed activity logs, collect appropriate biological data, and input current and archived paper data into electronic Access databases. Compensation: Living Allowance: $3,500; Education Award: $1,468; Housing provided; AmeriCorps Education Scholarship may be used for past, present or future educational expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student loans. Non-native stream channel vegetation removal project at Ash Meadows NWR Timeline: 3-month contract (May 20, 2013 to August 15, 2013); Full time, some weekend service required Location: Ash Meadows NWR, established June 18, 1984, is located approximately 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Ash Meadows is a literal oasis that lies within the Mojave Desert. The refuge is comprised of over 23,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands and alkaline desert uplands and provides habitat for at least 24 plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. AmeriCorps Interns will live on site at the refuge and will need a personal vehicle for non-work related trips. The nearest town is Amargosa Valley, which is located approximately 8 miles from the refuge with a single casino/restaurant. Personal amenities are available in Pahrump, NV located approximately 30 miles from the refuge. Qualifications: Course work in environmental science, biology, ecology, limnology, or a related field and/or commensurate field experience; understanding and experience using GPS equipment and following established field collection protocols; willingness and ability to perform physical labor, including but not limited to, manual removal of non-native vegetation, and planting of native vegetation; knowledge of or experience using MS Access and Excel for database management; knowledge of Mojave desert flora/fauna, desirable; familiarity with off-road driving and/or ATV training; must possess a valid, clean state-issued drivers license; ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions year-round, traverse uneven terrain, and be in overall good physical condition; ability to work productively and cooperatively individually and as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals and communicate effectively with a diverse public; and meet eligibility requirements to receive an AmeriCorps Education Scholarship: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, and (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of 4 in a lifetime or two full years of service). How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should fill out the AmeriCorps application online and forward a cover letter, résumé, and a list of three professional references to Genevieve Parker, Human Resource Coordinator at gparker@thegreatbasininstitute.org. AmeriCorps Application Instructions:
  Step 1: Click here https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=48836
  Step 2: Click “Apply” then register.
  Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application.
  Step 4: Click the “Search Listings” link and search for program name: Nevada Conservation Corps
  Step 5: Click on the position then hit the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the listing.This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Summer Youth Restoration Team Member: Under the mentorship of Nevada Conservation Corps members, the NCC Summer Youth Res-toration Team will build and maintain recrea-tional trails in the Carson Valley and eastern Sierra front. This collaborative trail work will reduce erosion and sedimentation, protect wildlife habitat through the rerouting of poorly located trails, and encourage a culture of more responsible trail use. Working and living in small crews on local con-servation projects will help youth develop skills in environmental restoration work, wilderness first-aid training, leave-no-trace camping, and leadership. Those who serve a summer on a Conservation Crew and successfully manage the work, challenge, and fun are sure to gain a competitive edge for future jobs and college admissions. Many Nevada Conservation Corps members go on to pursue careers or further education in conservation and resource management. We are confident that high school youth who complete this summer program will, likewise, be inspired to pursue post-secondary education and/or careers in environ-mental conservation. Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $1,200 for the summer. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members every other week throughout the term. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $1,175 that can be used for paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Timeline: June 17, 2013 – August 15, 2013 Conservation Projects: Trail building and rehabilitation Essential Duties: Percentage of time spent on: lifting and carrying– 40%, traveling– 20%, Hiking– 40%; lift 25lbs continuously and 30lbs occasionally; maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service; communicating effectively with crew members and NCC crew leaders; complying with both production and quality work standards established by NCC administration, crew leaders and project partners; Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, cleaning and organizing crew equip-ment. Work Schedule: Crew members serve in the field on either a 4-day-on, 3-day-off or 8-day-on, 6-day-off schedule with the standard work day being 10 hours in length. Training: Members will participate in orientation from June 17, 2013 to June 21, 2013, where they will receive training in tech-nical skills related to their crew projects. Members will also be trained in leave-no-trace ethics, CPR/First Aid. Locations: Members will be based out of the NCC Reno, NV field station located on Mt. Rose Hwy and will be re-quired to report to the University of Nevada Reno’s Redfield Campus located at the corner of Mt. Rose Hwy and US 395 every Monday morning at 6:30am. Members will return to the Redfield Campus on Thursday or Monday afternoon’s at 4:30pm depending on crew schedule and will camp during the work tour. Qualifications: To qualify, you must be 17 –19 years of age and a US citizen or permanent US resident. All offers of em-ployment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. To Apply:  Step 1: Click here https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=48896 Step 2: Click “Apply” then register. Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application. Step 4: Click the “Search Listings” link and search for program name: Nevada Conservation Corps Step 5: Click on the position then hit the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the listing. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Genevieve Parker at gparker@thegreatbasininstitute.org. These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from the Nevada Volunteers. This program prohibits dis-crimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Persons with disabilities are en-couraged to apply.
• Forest Habitat Enhancement Crew Member - California Tahoe Conservancy In cooperation with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Forest Habitat Enhancement Crew Member to work as an integral member of a six-person crew on California Tahoe Conservancy forestry projects. This is a labor-intensive and physically demanding position and applicants must demonstrate their ability to work as a professional, mature team member. Duties may include: Operation of forestry related equipment including chainsaws and chippers; participation in routine safety talks and training sessions; care, maintenance, and security of state tools, property, and equipment; project/warehouse maintenance; identification of property boundaries/marking project areas; fuel hazard reduction; wildlife habitat enhancement; hazard tree removal; native tree planting; roping/rigging for safe tree removal; soil erosion control; road and trail removal and stabilization; property maintenance; and represent the Conservancy, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, Great Basin Institute, and AmeriCorps as an ambassador to the public. Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $8,000 for the field season. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi-monthly throughout their term of service. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $2,775 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Conservation Team Members will receive one week of vacation and two sick days during their term of service. Conservation Team Members will be given the option of joining Great Basin Institute‟s health, dental, and vision plans at no cost to the member for the 26 weeks of service. Timeline: May 20, 2012 – November 14, 2012 Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA Qualifications: Required: Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a group setting under a variety of working conditions; ability to perform manual labor in rough terrain, lift heavy objects, and work for extended periods of time in various weather conditions; possession of a valid driver's license, with clean driving record; and meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award), (3) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime, or equivalent of two full-time terms of service), and (4) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. Desirable: Background in forestry or natural resources management; ability to drive a tow vehicle; demonstrated skills in public relations; demonstrated organizational skills; familiarity with operation and maintenance of chainsaws, wood chippers, hand tools, rigging equipment, etc.; ability to interpret assessor parcel maps and identify property boundaries; and valid Class A or B driver‟s license How to Apply:
  Step 1: Click here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=49054
  Step 2: Click “Apply” then register.
  Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application.
  Step 4: Click the “Search Listings” link and search under „Nevada‟ and „Environment‟.
  Step 5: Click on the appropriate position title, then hit the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the listing.
  Step 6: Submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of interest to Genevieve Parker at gparker@gbinstitute.org. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Urban Lot Management Conservation Crew Member - California Tahoe Conservancy In cooperation with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting an Urban Lot Management Conservation Crew Member to work as an integral member of a fiveperson crew on California Tahoe Conservancy land management and maintenance projects. This is a labor-intensive and physically demanding position and applicants must demonstrate their ability to work as a professional, mature team member.  Duties may include: Operation of tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, brush cutters, and various power/hand tools; participation in routine safety talks and training sessions; care, maintenance, and security of State tools, property, and equipment project/warehouse maintenance; identification of property boundaries/marking project areas; property maintenance; fence construction; hazard tree removal and fuel hazard reduction; roping/rigging for safe tree removal; soil erosion control; road and trail removal and stabilization; and represent the Conservancy, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, Great Basin Institute, and AmeriCorps as an ambassador to the public. Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $8,000 for the field season. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bimonthly throughout their term of service. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $2,775 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Conservation Team Members will receive one week of vacation and two sick days during their term of service. Conservation Team Members will be given the option of joining Great Basin Institute’s health, dental, and vision plans at no cost to the member for the 26 weeks of service. Timeline: May 20, 2012 – November 14, 2012 Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA Qualifications: Required: Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a group setting under a variety of working conditions; ability to perform manual labor in rough terrain, lift heavy objects, and work for extended periods of time in various weather conditions; possession of a valid driver's license, with clean driving record; and meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award), (3) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime, or equivalent of two full-time terms of service), and (4) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. Desirable: Background in natural resources management or land management; ability to drive a tow vehicle; demonstrated skills in public relations; demonstrated organizational skills; familiarity with operation and maintenance of chainsaws, wood chippers, hand tools, rigging equipment, etc.; ability to interpret assessor parcel maps and identify property boundaries; and valid Class A or B driver’s license How to Apply: Step 1: Click here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=49055
  Step 2: Click “Apply” then register.
  Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application.
  Step 4: Click the “Search Listings” link and search under ‘Nevada’ and ‘Environment’.
  Step 5: Click on the appropriate position title, then hit the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the listing.
  Step 6: Submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of interest to Genevieve Parker at gparker@gbinstitute.org. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Restoration Crew Member - California Tahoe Conservancy In cooperation with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Restoration Crew Member to work as an integral member of a six-person crew on California Tahoe Conservancy natural resource projects. This is a labor-intensive and physically demanding position and applicants must demonstrate their ability to work as a professional, mature team member.  Duties may include: Operation of forestry related equipment including chainsaws, chippers, brush cutters, various power/hand tools, and heavy equipment; participation in routine safety talks and training sessions; care, maintenance, and security of state tools, property, and equipment; project/warehouse maintenance; identification of property boundaries/marking project areas; ecological restoration and re-vegetation projects; soil erosion control; road and trail removal and stabilization; fence construction/maintenance; property maintenance; and represent the Conservancy, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, Great Basin Institute, and AmeriCorps as an ambassador to the public. Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $8,000 for the field season. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bimonthly throughout their term of service. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $2,775 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Conservation Team Members will receive one week of vacation and two sick days during their term of service. Conservation Team Members will be given the option of joining Great Basin Institute’s health, dental, and vision plans at no cost to the member for the 26 weeks of service. Timeline: May 20, 2012 – November 14, 2012 Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA Qualifications: Required: Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a group setting under a variety of working conditions; ability to perform manual labor in rough terrain, lift heavy objects, and work for extended periods of time in various weather conditions; possession of a valid driver's license, with clean driving record; and meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award), (3) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime, or equivalent of two full-time terms of service), and (4) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. Desirable: Background in ecological restoration, natural resources management, or land management; ability to drive a tow vehicle; demonstrated skills in public relations; demonstrated organizational skills; familiarity with operation and maintenance of chainsaws, wood chippers, hand tools, rigging equipment, etc.; ability to interpret assessor parcel maps and identify property boundaries; and valid Class A or B driver’s license How to Apply: Step 1: Click here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=49056
  Step 2: Click “Apply” then register.
  Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application.
  Step 4: Click the “Search Listings” link and search under ‘Nevada’ and ‘Environment’.
  Step 5: Click on the appropriate position title, then hit the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the listing.
  Step 6: Submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of interest to Genevieve Parker at gparker@gbinstitute.org. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research Associate Program 
The Great Basin Institute's Research Associate program provides research opportunities for recent college graduates, graduate students, or experienced professionals looking to begin or enhance a career in environmental management, conservation, stewardship, and other related fields. The Institute focuses on conservation and management of the inner-mountain west, with special emphasis on the Great Basin and Mojave Deserts, as well as the Lake Tahoe Basin. Full position descriptions, including qualifications and compensation, are available on the employment section of the GBI website. 

• INVASIVE PLANT SURVEY, MAPPING AND TREATMENT TECHNICIAN/Great Basin Institute / U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe Nat’l Forest. Description: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is recruiting for five (5) Research Associates to perform botanical surveys for invasive and noxious weeds in support of the Forest's Statewide Noxious Weed Program. The primary duties for this position include: treating noxious weed populations by hand or through chemical application of herbicides; inventorying wilderness and non-wilderness forest lands for noxious weed populations; and mapping treatment areas and plant populations using a hand-held PDR (personal data recorder) and GPS unit. The majority of this work is conducted using UTV and large 4WD spray rigs (trucks) traveling on remote 4WD roads. A two-week training session including invasive plant and noxious weed identification, herbicide safety (including applicator certification), technical training with PDRs and associated software, UTV and 4WD operation, and first aid will be provided at the beginning of the field season. Location: Openings are available in Northeastern Nevada with the Wells (2) and Elko (2) Ranger Districts, in central Nevada with the Austin (1) Ranger Ditrict. Timeline: 20- to 24-week field/training season beginning May 20, 2013. Elko, Wells May 20, 2013 to October 13, 2013 (20 weeks). Austin May 20, 2013 to November 13, 2013 (24 weeks).  Compensation: Living Allowance = $8,770 – 10,300*. AmeriCorps Education Award** = $2,114 or $2,775*. Housing options = USFS barracks provided in Wells, Elko and Austin; monthly housing stipend in Carson. * Final living allowance amount and AmeriCorps Education Award value are determined by the length of the season. **AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future education experiences, including payment of qualifying federal student loans. Loan forbearance and accrued interest payment on qualifying student loans is also available. Qualifications: Technical requirements: The successful candidates will possess knowledge and interest in botany and plant identification - prior experience with invasive plant management, desirable; willingness and ability to utilize chemical herbicide treatment methods; experience utilizing hand-held GPS units and/or PDRs for navigation and/or data collections, along with basic computer skills; ability to carry backpack sprayer or up to 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition; experience operating 4WD trucks on and off-road, including mountain forest roads; knowledge and experience in operating off highway vehicles, which includes Utility Terrain Vehicle’s (UTV), and All-Terrain Vehicle’s (ATV), desirable; and experience with towing and backing-up a trailer, desirable. Additional requirements: Ability to self-direct and self-motivate; possess good organizational skills; tolerant of working in variable weather conditions, willing and able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and able to hike 2-5+ miles daily on uneven terrain; ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals and follow safe working practices; communicate effectively with a diverse public; possess a valid, state-issued drivers license and clean driving record; and meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime, or equivalent of two full-time terms of service), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, GBI HR Coordinator, at agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org.  Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
• PLANT BIOLOGIST, PINEDALE, WY/Great Basin Institute/BLM Pinedale, WY Office. Description: In cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office, Great Basin Institute is recruiting two qualified plant ecologists/biologists to assist with the following projects: Seed collection for the Native Plant Materials Development Seeds of Success program to facilitate increased availability of local plant genotypes for reclamation of surface disturbances on BLM lands. Plant Biologists will work closely with agency biologists to analyze collecting and propagation needs, maintain program database and documents, recruit local growing partners, and research needed information.Threatened, endangered, and sensitive plant surveys and mapping efforts in order to refine population boundaries for species of management concern. Survey efforts will be concentrated within areas identified for potential habitat treatment projects and locations where occurrence has been previously documented.This position is field-work intensive with approximately 80% of the term spent in the field and the remaining 20% spent analyzing data and compiling progress and final reports to be submitted by established deadlines. Compensation: Living Allowance: $9,600, AmeriCorps education award*: $2,114, health and dental benefits. Housing: Trailer homes with amenities are available for $220-$320 monthly, depending on the unit. *AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future education experiences, including payment of qualifying federal student loans. Loan forbearance and accrued interest payment on qualifying student loans is also available. Timeline: May 28, 2013 - October 25, 2013. Location: Based in Pinedale, WY, in the vicinity of Grand Teton National Park, and Bridger, Shoshone and Teton National Forests. The Pinedale Field Office manages 924,000 acres of public land within the Upper Green River Basin in western Wyoming.  The work area is dominated by a high desert sage brush ecosystem and mountain foothills. Qualifications: Previous academic or professional training in botany, biology, ecology, or other related field. Required skills include: ability to identify plants to species and subspecies, experience conducting population surveys, experience processing herbarium collections, use of GPS and GIS technologies to collect, organize and display field data, technical writing skills that communicate scientific results effectively and efficiently highly desirable, familiarity with the NRCS soil series descriptions highly desirable, ability to conduct field work across rugged terrain, carry personal and technical field equipment, and withstand inclement weather conditions, ability to be self-motivated and willing to accomplish objectives independently with minimal supervision, ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team comprising various BLM resource specialists, possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads, and meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime, or equivalent of two full-time terms of service), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal/state criminal background checks. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, HR Coordinator, at agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
• RANGELAND PRODUCTION FIELD LEAD Great Basin Institute/BLM Winnemucca District Office Description: Working cooperatively with the BLM Winnemucca District Office, GBI is recruiting a Rangeland Production Field Lead. With assistance from three GBI field technicians, the Field Lead will implement scientifically rigorous monitoring initiatives that integrate national monitoring protocols and regional data collection efforts to support grazing, permitting, wildlife management, and habitat conservation, as well as development of a science plan for the Soldier Meadows allotment within the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area in northwestern Nevada. More specifically, the Rangeland Production Field Lead will identify and return to existing monitoring plots within the Solider Meadows allotment to measure plant production/above-ground biomass earlier in the season and perform Proper Functioning Condition assessments later in the season. Field camping with Field Technicians may be required. Office duties include data download, quality control/ quality assurance (QA/QC), and analysis, as well as reporting. The Field Lead will also be responsible for oversight of field staff, maintaining a safe and productive work environment, ensuring that data collection methods are adhered to precisely, and for routinely conducting QA/QC of field data throughout the field season. Location: The BLM Winnemucca District Office (WDO) lies roughly in the northwest part of Nevada, nested in the basin and range province of the western U.S. The WDO is approximately 2.5 hours east of Reno, NV. Soldier Meadows is approximately 4.5 hours north of Reno and 3.5-4 hours northwest of the WDO. The Soldier meadows area hosts a diversity of rare and endemic terrestrial, aquatic and botanical species. Compensation & Timeline: Rate of Pay - $17.00/hour, field per diem. Start Date: May 20, 2013 – September 13, 2013, full time, 40 hours per week. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology, Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or related subject matter – applicants with an advanced degree(s) encouraged to apply, previous experience collecting field data and/or following established field collection protocols, including prior experience with production/biomass and PFC protocols, experience utilizing hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and data collection, experience using GIS software (e.g.: ArcMap) to upload, create and manipulate data and maps, experience working with basic Microsoft computer program (e.g.: Word, Excel), as well as experience utilizing database programs (e.g.: Access), ability to read, interpret and navigate using topographic maps, ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience, including agency staff, field technicians, stakeholders, and the public at-large, motivated, organized, detail oriented self-starter, experience leading and managing a field team to successful accomplishment of stated project goals, possess valid, clean state-issued driver’s license with ability and/or experience safely operating a 4x4 vehicle on- and off-road, ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, in remote locations, on uneven terrain, and physically fit to carry field and personal equipment, familiarity with invasive plants of the Great Basin and associated natural resource issues preferred; and pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, GBI HR Coordinator, at agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• RANGELAND PRODUCTION FIELD TECHNICIAN/Great Basin Institute/BLM Winnemucca District Office. Description: Working cooperatively with the BLM Winnemucca District Office, GBI is recruiting three (3) Rangeland Production Field Technicians to work cooperatively with BLM field staff and GBI Crew Lead. The Technicians will implement scientifically rigorous monitoring initiatives that integrate national monitoring protocols and regional data collection efforts to support grazing, permitting, wildlife management, and habitat conservation, as well as development of a science plan for the Soldier Meadows allotment within the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area in northwestern Nevada. More specifically, Technicians will identify and return to existing monitoring plots within the Solider Meadows allotment to measure plant production/above-ground biomass earlier in the season and perform Proper Functioning Condition assessments later in the season. Field camping with Crew Lead may be required. Location: The BLM Winnemucca District Office (WDO) lies roughly in the northwest part of Nevada, nested in the basin and range province of the western U.S. The WDO is approximately 2.5 hours east of Reno, NV. The Soldier Meadows area hosts a tremendous diversity of rare and endemic terrestrial, aquatic and botanical species. Compensation: Living allowance - $6,240, AmeriCorps education award* - $1,468, field per diem. *AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future education experiences, including payment of qualifying federal student loans. Loan forbearance and accrued interest payment on qualifying student loans is also available. Timeline:Start Date: June 03, 2013 – August 30, 2013, full time, 40 hours per week. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology, Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or related subject matter, previous experience collecting field data and/or following established field collection protocols, experience utilizing hand-held GPS equipment for navigation or data collection, experience using GIS software (e.g.: ArcMap) to upload, create and manipulate data and maps, helpful, experience working with basic Microsoft computer program (e.g.: Word, Excel, Access), ability to read, interpret and navigate using topographic maps, ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience, including agency staff, stakeholders and the public at-large, motivated, detail oriented self-starter, possess valid, clean state-issued driver’s license with ability and/or experience safely operating a 4x4 vehicle on- and off-road, ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, in remote locations, on uneven terrain, and physically fit to carry field and personal equipment, familiarity with invasive plants of the Great Basin and associated natural resource issues preferred; and meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime, or equivalent of two full-time terms of service), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, GBI HR Coordinator, at agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• SPRING INVENTORY TECHNICIAN/Great Basin Institute/BLM, Winnemucca District Office. Description: The Great Basin Institute is working cooperatively with the Bureau of Land Management Winnemucca District Office to inventory naturally occurring springs on sage grouse Population Management Units (PMUs). These PMUs are considered priority habitat for the greater sage-grouse, which the United States Fish and Wildlife Service has determined is warranted for listing as threatened, but precluded. Two Field Technicians will be hired to support field efforts such as conducting meadow, spring, and water quality inventories, including collection of qualitative and quantitative data on riparian habitat characteristics. Technicians will also map riparian areas using GPS units and ArcGIS technology. The Technicians will utilize digital cameras, portable water quality meters, and standardized field forms. Office tasks include planning field work locations using ArcGIS software, transferring and processing data from GPS using ArcMap, as well as assisting the District Hydrologist with other duties. Project-related duties comprise approximately 20% office tasks and 80% field activities. Extensive travel across the district and field camping for up to four nights per week is required. Compensation and Timeline: Rate of Pay: $15.00/hour, 11-week appointment beginning May 20, 2013. Full-time, 40 hours per week (minimal overtime may be required occasionally). Location: The BLM Winnemucca District lies roughly in the northwest part of Nevada, nested in the basin and range province of the western U.S. The Winnemucca District Office is located about 2.5 hours east of Reno on I-80, 2 hours west of Elko on I-80, and 5.5 hours south of Boise on SR-95. Elevations range from approximately 4,000 to close to 10,000 feet. The District encompasses approximately 11 million acres, of which 7.38 million acres are public lands managed by the BLM. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical or Ecological Sciences (such as Environmental Science, Ecology, Hydrology, Rangeland Management or related subject) or a combination of experience and education, with minimum of 3 years of undergraduate education leading to a Bachelor’s Degree, experience in water quality data collection and/or landscape/habitat assessments, experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and navigation, ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass, working knowledge of creating maps using ArcGIS and experience processing GPS/GIS data, willingness and ability to work in harsh and variable desert conditions, including extreme temperatures, independently or as part of a team, ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience, ability to work in teams or independently and be self-motivated both in the office and in the field with little supervision, ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments, willingness to camp in remote, undeveloped sites for multiple days; and possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and familiarity safely operating 4WD vehicles on- and off-road. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, GBI HR Coordinator, at agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• BOTANIST/RIPARIAN VEGETATION SPECILAIST/Great Basin Institute/BLM Battle Mountain District Office. Description: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management’s Battle Mountain District Office, is recruiting an experienced botanist to work cooperatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Assignments will include proper functioning condition (PFC) assessments, multiple indicator monitoring (MIM), and drought monitoring. Information collected is used to maintain, restore, and/or improve riparian and upland resource values to achieve a healthy and productive ecological condition. The successful candidate will perform field surveys of riparian habitat and condition; provide written documentation of data, conclusions, and recommendations to maintain/improve watershed conditions; convert field data to digital files via ArcGIS; identify soil types and comment on the relationships between site potential, current vegetation, and expected future conditions; collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to characterize riparian areas, develop conceptual models, identify trends, and fill data gaps. To meet these objectives, GBI is seeking an associate with a solid background in botany, including plant and plant community identification, more specifically riparian, wetland, and aquatic ecology. Additionally, the individual must have a solid understanding of soil science and the inter-relationship between soil type, water availability, and vegetative composition. The candidate’s primary responsibility will be to identify individual riparian plants, describe existing and potential plant communities using soil survey information, interpret vegetation, and detail successional sequences. Location: Battle Mountain, NV is located ~220 miles east of Reno, NV and ~300 west of Salt Lake City, UT along Interstate 80. Battle Mountain and the surrounding area (pop. ~4,000) is predominantly rural; situated in the high desert (~4,500 ft. elevation) where ranching/mining are the local economic drivers. The Mount Lewis Field Office within the Battle Mountain District Office is responsible for managing approximately 4.5 million acres of public land typically of basin-and-range topography with Great Basin Desert/sage brush steppe ecotype.
• Compensation & Timeline: Rate of Pay - $16.00/hour, medical benefits (health and dental). Start Date: June - November, 2013, with potential for extension pending funding and a favorable performance review. Full time, 40 hours per week. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in natural science field, with coursework and/or experience that demonstrate an understanding of the principles of botany; knowledge of riparian soil characteristics and how they relate to plant communities; knowledge of the Great Basin’s most common riparian/wetland plants (or willingness to learn prior to employment); experience identifying riparian/wetland vegetation and ability to relate plant species to soil characteristics and water availability; experience performing vegetation surveys, analyzing the data, and drawing conclusions; ability to navigate and collect data using handheld GPS units; ability to use a GPS, compass, and topographic map; experience using ArcGIS to create maps, analyze data, and organize layers; possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license; ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on- and off-road; ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; ability to live and work in rural and remote field and office environment; physically fit to work outdoors, carry up to 50 pounds of personal and/or field equipment, and withstand the rigors of the Great Basin in the summer, fall and/or early winter; and willingness to assist staff specialists, if asked, to conduct wildlife surveys for Toiyabe spotted frog, Amargosa toad, raptors and greater sage-grouse lek surveys using established monitoring protocols. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, GBI HR Coordinator, at agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• RANGELAND MONITORING TECHNICIAN/Great Basin Institute/BLM Battle Mountain District Office. Description: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, is recruiting three (3) experienced rangeland botanists and/or ecologists to conduct upland monitoring across public lands. Two (2) appointments will be in the Mount Lewis Field Office and one (1) in the Tonopah Field Office. The Technicians will work cooperatively as part of a multi-disciplinary rangeland monitoring team. The overall objective is to complete utilization, use pattern mapping, ecological site inventory, vegetative cover, density, and production data to monitor rangeland health conditions in support of drought management decisions and upcoming rangeland health evaluations. Monitoring data will be conducted to determine resource condition in relation to drought. Drought monitoring will be conducted to provide for the early detection of drought conditions, promptly identify and prevent degradation of affected resources and monitor the condition of forage resources and the level of use of those resources by livestock and wild horses and burros. Monitoring data will also be utilized to determine the effectiveness of emergency stabilization and rehabilitation (ESR) treatments after a wildfire. Additionally, these data will be used to maintain, restore, and/or improve upland resource values to achieve a healthy and productive ecological condition. General duties include providing written documentation of data, conclusions, and recommendations to maintain and/or improve watershed and vegetative conditions; coordination with the public, interest groups, state and county agencies, and other federal land management offices to share information and knowledge necessary to effectively maintain and/or improve public land watersheds. GBI is seeking associates that possess the following qualifications to perform the duties described: 1. Upland Monitoring Studies – utilize plant and soil identification skills to conduct upland monitoring studies under established BLM protocols. Monitoring consists of double-weight sampling, ecological site inventory, utilization, use pattern mapping, cover, line point intercept, gap intercept and density techniques. Duties may also consist of conducting livestock compliance checks, which provide information on livestock placement and movement as it relates to annual authorized use. This information is utilized to determine the condition of rangeland resources (e.g. wildlife habitat, vegetation communities and health) and the effectiveness of grazing management on the public lands. 2. Plant Identification - plant and plant community identification, including upland range plant taxonomy and ecology common throughout the Great Basin. Responsible for the identification of individual plants, describing existing and potential plant communities using soil survey information, interpreting vegetation, and successional sequences. 3. Soil Identification - exposure to identification of soils, use of soil surveys, determine soils grouped into the site, identify landscape and soil factors, and determine existing or potential erosional factors. This information is utilized to aid in determining site potential and evaluation of current conditions. Location: Battle Mountain, NV is located ~220 miles east of Reno, NV along Interstate 80. Battle Mountain and the surrounding area (pop. ~4,000) is predominantly rural; situated in the high desert (~4,500 ft. elevation) where ranching/mining are the local economic drivers. The Mount Lewis Field Office is responsible for managing approximately 4.5 million acres of public land typically of basin-and-range topography with Great Basin Desert/sage brush steppe ecotype. Tonopah, NV is located roughly half way between Reno and Las Vegas, NV along Interstate 95. Economic drivers in the Tonopah, NV and surrounding area (pop. ~2,600/~6,000 ft. elevation) include mining and renewable energy. The Tonopah Field Office manages 6 million acres of public land and has two distinct ecotypes Mojave desert and Mojave/Great Basin transition zone. Compensation & Timeline: Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour, medical benefits (health and dental). Start Date: June - November, 2013 (full time, 40 hours per week); potential for extension pending funding and a favorable performance review. Qualifications: Applicants should have a combination of educational and field experience related to the position of interest; an understanding of basic principles related to the fields of botany and/or soil science; knowledge of Great Basin ecology, preferable; ability to navigate and collect data using handheld GPS units, required; ability to use a compass and read a topographical map; experience working with ArcGIS, desirable; possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license; ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on- and off-road; ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; successful applicant must be physically fit to work outdoors, carry personal and field equipment, and withstand the rigors of the Great Basin in the summer, fall and/or early winter; and willingness to assist staff specialists, if asked, to conduct wildlife surveys for Toiyabe spotted frog, Amargosa toad, raptors and greater sage-grouse lek surveys using established monitoring protocols.  How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, GBI HR Coordinator, at agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• RECREATION TECHNICIAN/RESEARCH ASSISTANT/Great Basin Institute/BLM Elko, Tuscarora & Wells Field Offices. Description:The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Elko Bureau of Land Management, Tuscarora and Wells Field Office is hiring four Recreation Technicians to assist in the Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness program in the District.  The major focus of this position it to gather route data with a GPS and enter it into the Bureau’s GIS. Additionally, Recreation Technicians perform a wide range of duties in support of the Bureau's recreation program: assisting in inventories, evaluating visitor patterns, preparing and maintaining recreation sites, welcoming visitors and answering their questions, conducting visitor patrols on land, responding to emergency situations that arise, and administering first aid/CPR.  This position requires some weekend field work; litter removal from campgrounds and recreation facilities, cleaning vault toilets, and routine maintenance on signs, etc.  Provide assistance in gathering, recording, and compiling several recreation statistics.  The tasks include route inventory  for future travel management planning efforts; inventories of Lands with Wilderness Characteristics; Special Recreation Permit management for commercial and competitive events; assists in providing recreation, wilderness, and visual input on projects occurring in the Field Offices.  Inputs data and information related to travel management planning and Recreation Use Permits into GIS and RMIS databases.  Assist in monitoring of Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) and placing signs on public lands, especially for management of off-road-vehicles.  Requires in-house on-the-job training and orientation related to the Bureau’s recreation management, maintenance, and safety programs. The Recreation Technicians will spend much of their time assisting the Recreation Planners in providing recreation services throughout the district.  The work is performed in an outdoor environment in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces.  The position requires physical exertions, such as bending,crouching and stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone and/or with other people from early morning to late at night.  Work may occur in temperature extremes from below freezing up to an occasionally temperature exceeding 100F.  There is some flexibility in choosing a work schedule, but likely the Technician will work five 8-hour days (Monday - Friday), with flexibility as long as the 80 hours/per pay period was being met. Compensation: Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr, health and dental benefits and occasional field per diem Timeline: April 15, 2013 through October 15, 2013, pending funding availability. Qualifications: Coursework in recreation/wilderness management, natural resources, or equivalent field experience, experience collecting field data and/or following established field collection protocols, knowledge of or ability to learn how to use Trimble GPS unit, experience creating maps and manipulating data using ArcGIS, desirable, ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass, experience writing project reports and/or presenting technical data in an organized and understandable manner, motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess good organizational skills, ability to camp and work in remote locations, willingness to work along or in small groups to accomplish the goals and mission of the BLM and GBI, ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, traverse uneven terrain and hike cross-country for extended distances (8-10 miles); and clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to safely operate an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or Utility Vehicle (UTV), as well as a 4WD pickup on paved and unpaved roads. Local applicants are encouraged to apply. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, GBI HR Coordinator, at agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion.  Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
• RECREATION ASSISTANT/Great Basin Institute/BLM Elko, Tuscarora Field Office. Description: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Elko Bureau of Land Management, Tuscarora Field Office is hiring one AmeriCorps intern to assist in the outdoor recreation/wilderness program in the District. The intern will be helping with the planning, organizing, promoting, and running of this year’s Take-It-Outside (TIO) program to be held near Elko.  In addition, the intern will be helping develop next year’s TIO and other recreation programs; develop a list of Elko County organizations that can be called upon for volunteers, funding recreation programs; and/or providing assistance in developing ideas that would be attractive to people of Elko County to recreate on BLM lands. The intern performs outreach to local schools and other federal, state, and county agencies in Elko County.  Develop a list of people or organizations that would be available to provide outdoor education activities during recreation events on public lands. Additionally, the intern will perform a wide range of duties in support of gathering data for the Bureau's wilderness program: working in the field conducting inventories, monitoring, data gathering, responding to emergency situations, administering first aid/CPR, litter removal from Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs), and routine maintenance on signs, etc.  Provide assistance in identifying, gathering, recording and compiling several types of prescribed route/statistical data and information related to travel into and on WSAs and enter data into GIS and RMIS databases.  Other tasks include route inventory for future travel management planning efforts; inventories of Lands with Wilderness Characteristics; assists in providing recreation, wilderness, and visual input on projects occurring in the District.  Requires on-the-job training and orientation related to data collection, recreation management, maintenance, and safety programs. The intern will be located in the District Office located in Elko, NV.  The intern will spend much of her/his time assisting the Recreation Planner in conducting research on WSAs in the Tuscarora Field Office.  The work is performed in an outdoor environment in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; the position requires physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching and stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.  Requires some weekend field work and should be capable of working alone, or with other people, from early morning to late in the day.  Work may occur in temperature extremes up to an occasionally exceeding 100F.  There is some flexibility in choosing a work schedule, but likely the Technician will work five 8-hour days (Monday - Friday), with flexibility as long as the 80 hours/per pay period was being met. Compensation: Rate of Pay: $4,940 living allowance, $1,468 education award* and occasional field per diem. *AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future education experiences, including payment of qualifying federal student loans. Loan forbearance and accrued interest payment on qualifying student loans is also available. Timeline: May 15, 2013 through August 15, 2013, pending funding availability. Qualifications: Coursework in recreation/wilderness management, natural resources, or equivalent field experience, ability to learn a wide variety of computer programs such as:  RMIS, & Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of or ability to learn how to use Trimble GPS unit, experience creating maps and manipulating data using ArcGIS, desirable, ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass, experience writing project reports and/or presenting technical data in an organized and understandable manner, motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess good organizational skills, ability to camp and work in remote locations, willingness to work along or in small groups to accomplish the goals and mission of the BLM and NOS, ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, traverse uneven terrain and hike cross-country for extended distances (8-10 miles); and clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to safely operate an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or Utility Vehicle (UTV), as well as a 4WD pickup on paved and unpaved roads. It would be desirable if the intern was fluent in Spanish. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, GBI HR Coordinator, at agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion.  Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
• TAHOE BASIN YOUTH CONSERVATION TEAM, CREW LEADER/Great Basin Institute/USFS South Lake Tahoe, CA. Description: The Great Basin Institute (GBI), in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), is recruiting two crew leaders to serve as part of the Tahoe Basin Youth Conservation Team, which will work in coordination with the Generation Green of Lake Tahoe Program. Each crew leader will supervise, mentor, and work alongside a team of five conservation field technicians. Work activities will include trail improvements, noxious weed removal, recreation site maintenance, wilderness restoration, fuels reduction, communicating with the public. Each day, work will be performed outdoors in a forest environment, which requires walking on rough terrain that may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick vegetation. Field work will be physically strenuous at times and will include digging, lifting and carrying. Safety equipment, such as gloves, goggles, and hardhats will be provided for use during work in the field.  Crew leaders will be expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted. Approximately eight nights of camping are anticipated while performing trail maintenance. Crew leaders will serve as role models for youth who have little work experience.  Leaders will assign specific tasks and provide clear, detailed, and specific oral and written instructions to technicians.  Crew leaders will coordinate with Forest Service and GBI personnel to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely completion of conservation tasks. Crew leaders will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work as well as ensuring priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality standards have been met. Timeline: June 12, 2013 to August, 21 2013. Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week. Compensation:$15.00/hour, field per diem of $15.00/night when camping and first aid, CPR training, and Fundamentals of Outdoor Leadership course. Location: The Tahoe Youth Conservation Team will be based out of the Boys & Girls Club in South Lake Tahoe. Project work will take place throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working successfully on physically demanding trail work and/or noxious weed removal projects, ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and otherwise maintain good physical condition, ability and desire to lead, mentor, and serve as positive role model to youth, experience working with a diverse population, especially the Latino community, is highly desirable, ability to speak Spanish a plus, knowledge of western ecosystems and tree species desirable, clean, driving record and valid state-issued driver’s license. Applicant should be comfortable driving in heavy traffic, on narrow mountain roads on- and off-road, ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals and communicate effectively; and applicants must be interested in U.S. Forest Service work.  How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, HR Coordinator, at agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
• TAHOE BASIN YOUTH CONSERVATION TEAM, FIELD TECHNICIAN/Great Basin Institute/USFS, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Description: The Great Basin Institute (GBI), in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), is recruiting 10 field technicians to serve as part of the Tahoe Basin Youth Conservation Team, which will work in coordination with the Generation Green of Lake Tahoe Program. Work activities will include trail improvements, noxious weed removal, recreation site maintenance, wilderness restoration, fuels reduction, communicating with the public. Each day, work will be performed outdoors in a forest environment, which requires walking on rough terrain that may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick vegetation. Field work will be physically strenuous at times and will include digging, lifting and carrying. Safety equipment, such as gloves, goggles, and hardhats will be provided for use during work in the field. Technicians will be expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted. Approximately eight nights of camping are anticipated while performing trail maintenance. Field Technicians will learn and apply trail maintenance methods and procedures and safe work practices.  Field Technicians will be supervised and guided in completing tasks assigned by Forest Service and GBI personnel, and crew leaders.  As a member of the Tahoe Basin Youth Conservation Team, Field Technicians will be expected to support the timely accomplishment of assigned tasks in accordance with established priorities, methods, and deadlines. Timeline: June 24, 2013 to August, 16 2013, 40 hours/week.  Compensation:$8.00/hour, field per diem of $15.00/night when camping and first aid and CPR training, and Fundamentals of Outdoor Leadership course. Location: The Tahoe Youth Conservation Team will be based out of the Boys & Girls Club in South Lake Tahoe. Project work will take place throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. Qualifications: Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and otherwise maintain good physical condition, knowledge of western ecosystems and tree species desirable, ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals and communicate effectively; and applicants must be interested in U.S. Forest Service work.  How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, at agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
• ES&R (POST FIRE) MONITORING TECHNICIAN Great Basin Institute / BLM Idaho, Boise District Office & BLM California, Eagle Lake Field Office. Description: In cooperation with the Idaho’s BLM Boise District, and California’s BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting ES&R Monitoring Technicians to work cooperatively on post wildfire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation projects across the region.  The Technicians will work on a number of projects, including a variety of monitoring protocols  designed to determine effectiveness of post fire stabilization and rehabilitation efforts including line-point intercept, canopy gap, and basal gap intercept as detailed in the Monitoring Manual for Grasslands, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems, Volume 1: USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range. The primary duties of this position will be to analyze field data and prepare written monitoring summary reports for the ESR program. There may also be opportunities to aid in the preparation of ES (Emergency Stabilization) and BAR (Burned Area Rehabilitation) plans, including site evaluation, inventory, and GPS/GIS work.  Collectively, the team is responsible for data collection, entry and analysis; report writing; project planning and mapping; and other tasks assigned by ESR personnel. Compensation: $15.00 hourly, medical insurance and field per diem of $15. Timeline: Idaho: May 6th - June 21st; California: June 27th- October 11th, 2013. Full time, minimum 40 hours per week. Location: Boise District Bureau of Land Management, Boise, Idaho, then BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, Susanville, California. Qualifications: Technical requirements: Experience conducting ecological field work, coursework in plant taxonomy and/or systematics (transcripts may be requested), knowledge of Great Basin flora and fauna, experience using a dichotomous key to identify plants to species, experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring protocols, including standard rangeland monitoring protocols, photo plots, and site observations, experience with data entry and analysis, experience with technical writing and/or producing written project/monitoring summary reports/grant reports, experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and data collection, experience working with GIS software; and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access). Additional requirements: Valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record, experience operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, including narrow, mountain  forest roads, experience and training to operate UTV and ATV equipment, ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals, ability to work independently, ability to communicate effectively with team members, agency staff, and a diverse public, good organizational skills, willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field, willingness to sometimes work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings, late nights); and ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, HR Coordinator, at agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org.  Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion.  Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Great Basin Institute / BLM Winnemucca District Office
Description: The BLM Winnemucca District Office manages approximately 8.3 million acres of public lands in northwestern Nevada.  All of Humboldt and Pershing counties and portions of three other counties, including the communities of Winnemucca, McDermitt, Lovelock and Gerlach are within the District boundary.  Most of the district is within the Basin and Range physiographic province and the Great Basin hydrologic province.  The presence of numerous mineral exploration projects, small-to large-scale mining operations for locatable minerals, active sales of mineral materials, and development activities for geothermal energy provide challenges for multiple-use land management concepts and the potential for significant conflicts with other resources. The Research Associate (RA) will work out of the Winnemucca District Office. The RA will be guided and mentored by a BLM staff member, but most fieldwork will be done independently.  The work week is negotiable between 4, 10-hour days or 5, 8-hour days per week.  No weekend work is expected.  Short overnight stays away from the duty station are possible.  These may involve stays at motels (at government expense), government housing, or camping.  The work includes both office and field conditions.  Office work often involves periods of intense concentration on technical details, and using a personal computer in a typical office setting.  Most fieldwork requires a certain amount of physical stamina under a variety of arduous conditions, including travel by vehicle or foot over rugged, slippery, and/or hazardous terrain, and exposure to physiographic extremes.  Fieldwork is often performed in weather conditions most people would consider adverse, such as extremes of temperature, dust, rain, mud, and occasionally snow (as well as fair conditions), both by vehicle and by foot travel. The RA must regularly drive a manual-transmission 4x4 vehicle in those conditions, sometimes over narrow, rough roads.  The RA should expect to provide standard field clothing and good quality bots.  Any other field equipment will be provided. A variety of physical and chemical hazards may exist on sites where mineral development has taken place. The RA will be trained to recognize these hazards, and may occasionally be exposed to this environment while performing compliance inspections for these types of operations.
Compensation:  $18.59/hour – 40 hours/week – possible overtime, Paid Medical and Dental Benefits/field per diem
Timeline:  Start Date: March 4, 2013 – September 13, 2013; potential for extension pending funding and favorable performance review
Location: The district is fairly typical of a semi-arid high desert in the Basin and Range. Elevations range from just below 4000’ to almost 10,000’.  Average annual precipitation is about 8” in the valleys, and over 15” in the higher mountain ranges, but most of that falls as rain or snow from October through April.  Most summer precipitation is from localized thunderstorms.  Summertime high temperatures are typically over 90°F in the valleys, while the overnight lows are often in the 50°s.
Scope of Work: Recent revision of the surface management regulations (governing operations conducted for the exploration of minerals subject to claim under the General Mining Law) has resulted in many notices (proposals that disturbed less than five acres) expiring.  These were predominately proposals for exploratory drilling.  These expired notice sites must be inspected, and any outstanding reclamation requirements must be verified and documented.  The RA would perform those inspections, produce all pertinent documentation, and may draft follow-up correspondence to the operator of each expired notice. The objective is to have every expired notice in the Winnemucca District inspected.  Approximately 70 projects remain to be inspected.  A secondary objective is to begin follow-up on those notices that have been inspected in the past. Specific tasks include the following:Pre-Field Work, review the notice case file and make copies of appropriate maps, compare with other files in the area to determine any overlapping disturbance. Field Work:
GPS and photograph all surface disturbance, obtain data on vegetation coverage, type and percentage, and identify safety hazards (shafts, adits, open pits, open drill holes).Post Field Work: download GPS data to Pathfinder Office, export GPS data into ArcMAP, make map of appropriate scale, fill out inspection form, download pictures to servers and/or disks, print copy of pictures as appropriate, submit 3809 inspection form, photos and ArcMAP Map to the supervisor, begin follow-up research – e.g. status of claims, status of operator, and likelihood of success in accomplishing reclamation. At the end of the project it is expected that about 40 expired notices will be inspected, and all outstanding reclamation requirements at those sites would be documented. For the RA’s professional growth we may also include participation in compliance work or site visits at other types of mineral development operations, or other land management functions. The RA would learn the basic physical techniques for mineral exploration, principles of reclamation of mineral exploration disturbances, and  how to collect, manage, consolidate and present data in a form that is usable and easily understood.
Minimum Requirements: Must be able to work in the United States, ability to work safely, an interest in and ability to work in remote locations, physically able to work in rugged terrain, extreme temperatures and in solitude, an ability to work well independently, with little direct supervision, good organizational skills, Knowledge of and ability to use a data gathering GPS unit and GIS experience, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, ability to use a digital camera, ability to safely operate a four-wheel drive pickup, ability to hike cross-country for extended distances using topographic maps and a compass for navigation.
Optimum Qualifications:
BS in a natural resource field, preferably Geology, Mining Engineering,  or Environmental Engineering; overnight field experience, experience working alone, GPS, GIS skills, field archaeological technician experience, 4WD driving experience, ATV experience w/ safety course completion, excellent safety record.
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to agladding@thegreatbasininstitute.org.  Please include where you found this position posted.
This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion.  Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

International Conservation Volunteer Exchange Program: As a cross-cultural exchange between young men and women from all corners of the world, ICVE focuses on the idea of global citizenship through conservation-based service projects. ICVE allows like-minded individuals from around the globe to utilize their collective passion for the environment on projects across the Great Basin Region. This opportunity to discover new cultures, protect sensitive wilderness and make new friendships that last a lifetime, are just a few of the valuable facets of ICVE. By using conservation-based projects as a means to cross cultural thresholds, ICVE enables the growth of international understanding while highlighting the rugged beauty of the western United States.

• 2013 Summer Environmental Internships: Description:  Gain hands-on experience in public land use areas throughout Nevada, and learn the issues around recreational use of public lands, partake in summer restoration, invasive species removal, pulling mining claim stakes, and carrying out recreational trail work.  Ideal for students of Environmental science/Ecology or related fields. Six-week internships: Noxious weed removal and native restoration:  Activities will include species identification and removal by physical and chemical methods and restoration of native plants. Technical skills gained will include: maintaining field safety, off-trail navigation, plant species identification, data collection and reporting, knowledge of use and effects of biocides, and re-establishment methodology of plant communities. Timeframe: May 20 - June 29, 2013 Compensation: There will be a per diem of $105 per week. Lodging is available at no charge Requirements: Interest in environmental science, Enjoy working and camping outdoors, Enjoy working in a team; Mature, energetic, dependable and self-motivated, Capable of performing physical/manual duties and able to lift 25 pounds, Able to hike in varying terrain for up to eight hours per day. Contact: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Alicia Karafa at AKarafa@thegreatbasininstitute.org. For more information please visit our web site: www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org.

Galena Creek Visitor Center
The mission of the Visitor Center is to encourage understanding, appreciation, and wise use of the natural, cultural, and historical resources of the Galena Canyon area and the Mt. Rose Scenic Byway. Partnering with Washoe County, and the US Forest Service, GBI offers interpretive programs through the center as well as seasonal programs, including residential and day naturalist science camps.

• Internship: Visitor Center Host: This volunteer position(s) of Visitor Center Host will have the primary responsibility of welcoming visitors to the center and providing information about the natural and cultural significance of the region, with special emphasis on the unique ecology of Galena Creek Park. This position will work with the Great Basin Institute, and collaboratively with the US Forest Service and Washoe County. Compensation: A weekly per diem of $105 is provided. Housing and full utilities are provided. Timeline:  June 1, 2013 through a minimum of August 15, 2013 Duties: Staff the information desk at the Galena Creek Visitor Center; Interact positively with the public and provide information about the surrounding area; Provide daily center upkeep; Operate the gift store register; Coordinate with Great Basin Institute staff in the implementation of community programs; and Other responsibilities as requested. Qualifications: Experience interacting with all ages in a customer service capacity; park and/or visitor center experience is desirable; Knowledge of biology, ecology and/or conservation is highly desirable; Knowledge of the natural and cultural history of the Reno-Lake Tahoe area is desirable; Motivated, self-starter who is detail oriented; Flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities; Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public in a variety of forums; Ability to speak English conversationally; conversational ability in Spanish desirable but not required. To Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Alicia Karafa at AKarafa@GBInstitute.org.  Please include where you found this volunteer opportunity posted. This position is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Great Basin Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

These programs are available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, gender or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Some of these positions are made possible in part through a generous grant from the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or in most instances, religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.