Description:
Schedule:
Work week will be determined by crew lead. Expect 40 weeks. They may be Monday through Friday 8 hours a day. Or Four 10 hour days.
Dates:
05-11-2020 - 08-28-2020
Agency:
United States Forest Service
Location:
Richfield, UT
Overview:
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist in botanical surveys, vegetation monitoring and regeneration using specialized techniques.
- Assist in data management within the specific agency’s database system.
- Assist with noxious weed treatments.
- Work with archaeologists and recreation staff to identify emerging plants within recent burn area.
Training is provided. In some locations, positions may require overnight camping and limited weekend work.
Qualifications:
Position requires:
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to work well in a team setting while also being capable of working independently on assignments with minimal supervision.
- Basic computer skills.
- The use of GPS units to collect data.
- The ability to manage and input data into a federal database system.
- The willingness to work outdoors in a variety of locations, and being capable of hiking across uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions carrying a field pack, water, and personal supplies.
Required qualifications:
- A current state issued driver license, and be able to demonstrate safe driving skills to obtain federal driver license.
- Experience and/or the ability to safely operate 4x4 vehicles in rough or mountainous terrain.
- Ability to identify plant species common to southern Utah/northern Arizona (on-the-job training will be provided).
Some knowledge of Utah plant identification is desired but not required to apply.
- Willingness to assist weed technician with chemical and mechanical treatment of weeds.