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POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Conservation Research Program at the Institute for Applied Ecology will be
hiring two seasonal technicians to work on projects conducting rare plant surveys throughout the state of Idaho. Field work will involve a variety of botanical survey methods. Technicians will work on a two-person crew with the crew leader and program staff to prepare field equipment, conduct field work, and assist in data management. Position will be based in Idaho, and field work will be conducted throughout the Shoshone and Cottonwood BLM Field Offices (see map on next page). Out-of-town/overnight travel (accommodations include hotels and camping) is required, and field work
will consist of 4-day hitches with weekends off. Duty-station is likely to vary during the season (logistics will be determined prior to field sampling), to follow the progression of plant phenology. For the 2021 crew’s perspective on the 2021 field season, please read the blog post here.

START DATE: late April to early May 2022
END DATE: early to mid-July 2022

QUALIFICATIONS:
• B.S. in a relevant field (Botany, Plant Ecology, Plant Science, Environmental Science) or equivalent experience
• 1 or more seasons of field research experience, with preference given to those with skills in vegetation monitoring
and inventory protocol and identifying plants of the Intermountain West
• Ability to identify plant species using technical keys, monographs, dissecting microscopes, etc
• Mature, self-motivated, highly organized, and very comfortable working in and camping with a 2-person field crew
• Must have a valid driver’s license, be willing to travel, and be able to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions
• Physical requirements include ability to hike 10+ miles in rugged terrain carrying a 30-lb load and work in a bent- over/kneeling/sitting position for long periods of time
• Basic computer skills (MS Word and MS Excel) required; experience in GIS and electronic data collection
applications (e.g., S1 mobile, Collector, FieldMaps, Survey 123) is preferred

COMPENSATION: $20/hr + depending on experience, plus travel expenses associated with overnight field work (food and lodging). Housing is not provided. This is a full-time temporary position with paid holidays and sick leave.