Contract Length: 6 Months

See full job details and application instructions at https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2021-NCC-005&Type=JOBDESCR&rf=CONSBOARD&source=

Job Description: GBI is recruiting two Recreation Technicians to serve as an Interagency Support Team with the Nevada Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Program. The two-person team will be responsible for completing a diverse array of recreation management tasks at OHV riding areas along the Eastern front of the Sierra Nevada Range. In coordination with the USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Great Basin Institute and the Nevada OHV Program, the Interagency Rec Techs will enhance existing OHV trailheads and actively participate in trainings and events hosted by OHV Stakeholders.

Technicians will gain a greater understanding of land management policies, quantitative, and qualitative data collection. Recreation site maintenance includes sign/kiosk installs, brushing, litter patrol, education and outreach at consistent intervals. Special projects include attending community events, supporting mechanized work prioritized by land managers, and public outreach supporting OHV Registrations and responsible recreation. Dependent on performance and completion of work term this position can qualify for Public Lands Corps (PLC) status given that the applicant is 30 years old or younger at the time of GBI employment.

Field work includes:
– Maintaining Signage and Trailhead sites based on Land Manager best management practices;
– Participate in and facilitate projects that improve user experience;
– Support annual OHV grant projects by participating in public events; and
– Education and outreach about public lands, safe OHV operations, and conservation ethics.

Additional duties include:
– Regular communication with GBI, NOHVP, BLM, USFS Staff;
– Engagement in agency trainings; and
– Public Speaking and project update presentations at live and virtual events.

Contract Timeline: Start date July 2021 with a contract length for 1040 hours.

Flexibility to work around student schedules may be available.

Compensation and Benefits: Rate of Pay: $15.00 – 16.50 per hour depending on experience
Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision) at no cost to employee
Paid holidays and personal leave

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant coursework in recreation/wilderness management, natural resources, or equivalent field experience;
• Experience collecting field data and/or following established field collection protocols;
• Experience using a GPS unit to navigate and collect spatial data;
• Ability to read and navigate using USGS topographic maps and a compass;
• Experience writing project reports and/or presenting technical data in an organized and understandable manner;
• Familiarity with the MS Office suite of software;
• Motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess good organizational skills;
• Ability to work in remote locations;
• Willingness to work to accomplish the goals and mission of the project;
• Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, traverse uneven terrain and withstand strenuous exertion;
• Clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to safely operate an off-highway vehicle, as well as a 4WD pickup on paved and unpaved roads