DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Temporary
Salary Details: $18-20 per hour
See full job details at https://environment.uw.edu/career-opportunities/natural-resource-field-technician/
Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative is an Alma, Colorado based non-profit organization committed to conserving and enhancing our cultural, recreational and natural resources in the high country of the Mosquito Range. We identify, monitor and map the locations of rare plants in the Mosquito Range utilizing GPS technology. In addition to identifying the location of the plants, nearby hiking and mountain biking trails and 4X4/ATV roads, mining claims, historic sites, and private property may also be identified. We utilize results to develop and implement conservation plans to protect rare plant communities through conservation trail work by volunteers in coordination with USFS trail crews. We will also educate community residents and visitors on our rare alpine plants and methods to preserve and protect them.
This is a full-time position from mid-June through September 2021. Exact dates are plant and weather dependent. At times it could be physically demanding, requiring long days in the field working at altitudes from 12,000’ to 14,000’. The candidate should be in excellent physical shape and confident working in a high alpine environment. This position requires a strong conservation ethic, team skills, and a desire to work in a challenging but beautiful backcountry area.
- Participate in the creation of a detailed botanical survey of rare alpine plant communities
- Educate community residents & visitors on our rare alpine plants and methods to preserve
and protect them - In field GPS data collection of plants and nearby trails and mining claims using
GPS/mobile mapping devices such as a Cedar CT8 tablet using ESRI Collector - Download field data to GIS maps and other computer programs for analysis
- Digital photography to document findings and link photos to GPS points
- Utilize knowledge of alpine ecology and Leave No Trace principles
- Daily and weekly compilation of field reports
- Participate in conservation field work including habitat restoration and illegal road closures
- Use Google Docs for all project documentation
- Record time accurately on the MRHI timesheet
- Engage volunteers, track their time and record signatures
- Ensure that equipment handoff occurs when necessary
- Other tasks as assigned
TO APPLY: Complete and return an application which is available for download on the Mosquito Range website www.mrhi.org. Applicants are also required to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. Questions? Please contact Cara Doyle at (719) 839-0351. Application is open until filled. Please email application materials to info@mrhi.org.