Job Type: Temporary
Salary Details: $20.00-23.00/hr
Deadline: Jan 03, 2021

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The Institute for Applied Ecology will be hiring a seasonal crew leader to work on a project conducting rare plant surveys in Idaho. Field work will involve a variety of botanical survey methods. Crew leader will work with program staff to manage field trip logistics, lead field work, and assist in data management and report completion. Positions will be based in Idaho, and field work will be conducted throughout the Twin Falls BLM District. Out-of-town/overnight travel (accommodations include hotels and camping) is required, and field work will likely consist of 4- to 5-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.

START DATE: early- to mid-April (some flexibility)

END DATE:  late-July (some flexibility)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. or M.S. (preferred) in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Mature, self-motivated, highly organized, and comfortable directing a 2- to 4-person field crew with minimal supervision
• 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, Survey 123) is preferred
• 2 or more seasons of field research experience, with preference given to those with skills in vegetation monitoring and inventory protocol, identifying plants of the Intermountain West, and crew supervision.