The Biological Science Technician will provide national service at the Bureau of Land Management Eagle Lake Field Office (Susanville, CA), a host site for the Great Basin Institute’s AmeriCorps Environmental Service Program.
Description:
Working cooperatively with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eagle Lake Field Office, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting two Biological Science Technicians to assist BLM resource specialists with noxious weed treatment and monitoring.
Primary duties:• Treat invasive plant infestations (Treatments primarily involve using herbicides, but may also be accomplished by hand-pulling and/or using hand tools, power tools, mowers, and other standardized control methods);
• Identify non-native plant species using various field guides and survey for target plants;
• Collect data on infestation location and status;
• Accurately and legibly record data related to invasive plant treatments according to specific protocols; and
• Perform basic mathematical calculations related to herbicide mixing and applications.
Location:
The BLM Eagle Lake Field Office is located in Susanville, California, in the vicinity of many outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing, mountain biking, hiking/backpacking, and skiing/snowboarding. Susanville is located in northeastern California, with access to nearby national forests and the Sierra Nevada range to the south.
Compensation:
• AmeriCorps Living Allowance: $12,060.00 (approximately $960 biweekly before taxes)
• AmeriCorps Education Award*: $3,047.50 (upon successful completion)
• Housing Stipend: $75/week
• Field Camping Per Diem: $15/day if applicable
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at no-cost
*AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future education experiences, including payment of qualifying federal student loans. Student loan forbearance is also available.
Technical Requirements:
o Knowledge and interest in botany and plant identification - prior experience with invasive plant management preferred;
o Willingness to utilize chemical herbicide treatment methods;
o Experience utilizing hand-held GPS units or tablets for navigation and/or data collections preferred, along with basic computer skills;
o Ability to carry backpack sprayer or up to 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition;
o Experience operating 4WD trucks on and off-road, including mountainous forest roads, preferred;
o Knowledge and experience in operating off highway vehicles such as Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) desirable
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Sage Bates
Recruitment and Compliance Coordinator
Great Basin Institute
16750 Mt. Rose Highway
Reno, NV 89511-8774
775-674-5489 (office)