Aquatic Monitoring Field Technician (multiple locations)
Company: The Great Basin Institute
Location: Carson City
Posted on: February 20, 2021
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Job Description:
The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and
service through the west. The Institutes mission is to advance
applied science and ecological literacy through community
engagement and agency partnerships, supporting national parks,
forest, open spaces and public lands. The Ecological Monitoring
Program at GBI serves as an excellent professional development
opportunity for natural resource professionals looking for
experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic surveys. This
Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate
Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of
natural, cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain
West while providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin
or enhance their careers. GBIs Ecological Monitoring Program is
dedicated to providing college graduates and emerging professionals
with hands-on survey, inventory, monitoring, and reporting
experience in natural resource management. Extensive training and
technical field skills development provides employees a unique
opportunity to obtain valuable experience in executing monitoring
protocols that will increase their employment success. Description:
GBI is recruiting Aquatic Monitoring Technicians to assist in the
implementation of the National Aquatic Monitoring Framework (NAMF)
for Assessment, Inventory, Monitoring (AIM) of lotic ecosystems.
The Technicians will work with agency staff, institute staff and
Crew Leads as part of two-person crews (one Lead and one
Technician). AIM seeks to standardize the collection of
quantitative data that can be used at multiple scales to assist the
BLM in making resource management decisions. More information about
AIM and AIM implementation can be found at
http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org/ Aquatic monitoring crews will
sample streams and rivers on BLM-managed land using the BLMs AIM
protocol for wadeable rivers and streams. Crews will interact with
local BLM staff, national level staff at the National Aquatic
Monitoring Center, and GBI senior monitoring staff. Data collection
involves measuring a variety of attributes including water
chemistry and instream habitat, collecting aquatic
macroinvertebrates, and conducting ocular estimates in the riparian
zone. Successful applicants will be required to work and camp in
the field. Applicants should be prepared to encounter strenuous
working conditions. Field work and duties may include: Maintaining
safety awareness and practices; Navigating off-trail to sampling
sites; Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency
staff; Participation in GBI and agency trainings; Entering data
into and managing the Stream and River Assessment Hub (SARAH) Ipad
application (Aquatic Data Management Protocol); and Identifying
plants to species using dichotomous keys. Locations and Tentative
Timelines: Locations and timelines listed below are tentative, some
with potential for additional locations and extension. Please
indicate your availability and top choice when applying. We
encourage applying early in order to gain the best chance at
getting your top-choice location. Western Rivers and Streams
Assessment Projects: o 1 Tech, Central Region (Montana, Wyoming,
Utah; home base TBD, likely Salt Lake City or Driggs, ID):
April-September/October o 2 Techs, Pacific Northwest Region
(Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Northern California; home base
Reno, NV): April-September/October o 1 Tech, Southwest Region
(Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona with a focus on Colorado; home base
TBD): April-August/September District/State Office Projects: o 1
Tech, Northern California Eagle Lake and Applegate Field Offices;
home base Reno, NV): April-September/October o 3 Techs, Nevada
Statewide project; home base Reno, NV: April-September/October
Compensation: $15/hour + $150 non-taxed biweekly housing stipend
$15/night Camping per diem Paid Federal holidays and personal leave
Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision) Requirements:
Technical Qualifications: Experience, education, or a combination
of the two in natural resources and field data collection to meet
one or both of the following: o Bachelors Degree in Natural
Resources, Ecology, Biology or related subject; o Minimum of 2
years field data collection Coursework or equivalent experience in
aquatic biology, hydrology, entomology, geomorphology, plant
taxonomy and/or systematics; Familiarity with lotic systems of the
western United States; Experience conducting field work using
various monitoring protocols, including standard aquatic monitoring
protocols, photo plots, and site observations; Experience with data
entry and management; Ability to read, interpret and navigate using
topographic maps; Experience navigating and collecting coordinates
with hand-held GPS units; Experience creating maps and performing
basic functions with GIS software (ArcMap); Experience using Google
Earth and ArcMap; Strong interest in aquatic ecology and physical
processes; and Navigating off-trail to sampling sites. Additional
Requirements: Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced,
dynamic setting, and to consistently enact high performance
standards and a strong work and team ethic in support of the goals
and objectives of the AIM program and the mission of GBI; Valid,
state-issued drivers license and clean driving record; Ability to
complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation
(BI) and submit paperwork to BLM human resources prior to beginning
position indicating that an active and fully adjudicated BI has
been started or completed; 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; Excellent organizational skills; Familiarity
with best practices for field safety and Leave No Trace principles;
Experience in and willingness to spend multiple days camping in the
field; Willingness to work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings,
late nights); Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing
environments, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40 pounds
in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition; and
Backcountry travel experience and solid navigational skills. How to
Apply: Please visit our employment web page at:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD&req=2018-GBI-006
Only qualified candidates will be contacted. We conform to all the
laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment
opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women,
minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to
all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability
status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth
any complaint, orally or in writing, to the
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