{"id":41193,"date":"2021-06-20T18:02:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T01:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=41193"},"modified":"2021-06-20T18:02:07","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T01:02:07","slug":"job-research-assistant10000-years-institute-forks-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-research-assistant10000-years-institute-forks-washington\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Research Assistant10,000 Years Institute (Forks, Washington)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Job Type: Permanent<br \/>\nSalary Details: $17-21 \/ hour<br \/>\nRequired Experience: 0 &#8211; 1 years<\/p>\n<p>See full job details and application instructions at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-research-assistant-forks-washington\/1188146252\">https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-research-assistant-forks-washington\/1188146252<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10KYI is seeking a highly motivated, well- experienced, extremely independent and creative applicant for a full-time (40hrs\/week) Research Assistant position. This position\u2019s primary responsibility is to coordinate a multi-year and multi-watershed research and monitoring program investigating the impact of invasive reed canary grass on water quality, flow regime, sediment transport, and vegetative characteristics of Olympic Peninsula streams. This position also supports current Scotch broom research and eDNA monitoring as needed. The results of this study will be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed ecological science journals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Research Assistant (RA) reports to and works closely with 10KYI\u2019s Research Coordinator, Executive Director, Watershed Project Coordinator, and GIS Specialist; and works in partnership with private landowners and staff from government agencies, tribes, and non-profit organizations.<\/li>\n<li>This RA\u00a0is responsible for implementing fieldwork,\u00a0managing a crew of\u00a0two\u00a0or more technicians,\u00a0communicating plans and results, identifying and working with landowners for access to more study sites, safely transporting personnel and equipment to sites, data management\u00a0and reporting, and providing presentations, verbal and written updates,\u00a0and\u00a0educational outreach materials\u00a0to the public and partners.<\/li>\n<li>10KYI works in\u00a0collaboration with federal, state, and local\u00a0agencies, tribes, and non-profit organizations\u00a0to implement\u00a0other applied\u00a0research\u00a0and monitoring projects.\u00a0\u00a0These collaborations provide opportunities to network with and learn from peers in the field, and the Research Assistant and team provide support to\u00a0these projects as\u00a0opportunities arise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ideal individual is self-reliant, likes the rain, and enjoys life in remote rural communities, and exploring on the Olympic Peninsula. 10KYI\u2019s office and operations base is located in the community of Forks, Washington, in close proximity with the wild Washington coast and Olympic National Park.<\/p>\n<p>The RA\u00a0will be provided a\u00a0new\u00a04wd truck for project\u00a0use, and\u00a0is expected\u00a0to\u00a0meet the team and truck at\u00a0the office in Forks or\u00a0duty station in\u00a0Quinault, to the south.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DUTIES &amp;\u00a0RESPONSIBILITIES:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This position requires excellent\u00a0observational,\u00a0communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills, and\u00a0excellent physical condition for\u00a0hiking, wading, and\u00a0working outdoors in all weather conditions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Coordinate, supervise, and implement reed canary grass research following 10KYI and other studies\u2019 best practices, methods, and policies<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Manage and coordinate\u00a0research\u00a0technicians<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Oversee and direct the activities of the field technicians, including field data collection and data\u00a0entry<\/li>\n<li>Manage and maintain\u00a0research\u00a0equipment<\/li>\n<li>Maintain calibration and accuracy-check logs for equipment QA\/QC<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Ensure data quality during field\u00a0operations<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Perform data entry and reporting using Microsoft Office Suite<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Summarize data and develop reports on sites and\u00a0activities<\/li>\n<li>Manage equipment and supply,\u00a0ordering and\u00a0maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize, supervise and conduct\u00a0field activities\u00a0to find, map,\u00a0measure, and record all variables\u00a0of interest pertaining to the study\u00a0in a variety of forested and open riverine\u00a0and wetland\u00a0habitats, pastures,\u00a0gravel mines,\u00a0and\u00a0roads<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Work with GIS staff to develop maps for planning, fieldwork, and\u00a0reporting<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Coordinate communication of intended\u00a0monitoring activities\u00a0and complete reports of project activities for\u00a010KYI,\u00a0partners, landowners, land managers, and the public<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Assist in the development of communication, outreach programs and presentations, and educational materials related to reed canary grass research, resources, and opportunities<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Work with the\u00a0executive\u00a0director and other staff to develop fundable project ideas consistent with 10KYI\u2019s\u00a0mission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">A\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution in\u00a0ecology,\u00a0natural\u00a0sciences,\u00a0biology,\u00a0hydrology, or a related field;\u00a0and three years of experience in ecological fieldwork<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Expertise in stream monitoring techniques such as stream gaging, temperature monitoring, pebble counts,\u00a0and\u00a0vegetation surveys<\/li>\n<li>Experience calibrating and troubleshooting stream monitoring equipment such as flow meter and DO\u00a0meter<\/li>\n<li>Experience in study design and set\u00a0up<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Experience in data management and analysis<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Strong written and verbal communications skills<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Experience communicating with different audiences (e.g., public and scientific,) and interest in collaborating with and coordinating diverse stakeholder\u00a0groups<\/li>\n<li>Strong leadership skills\u00a0and organizational skills<\/li>\n<li>Native and invasive\u00a0plant identification skills<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Proficiency\u00a0with\u00a0\u00a0handheld\u00a0GPS units<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and carry a 20-pound pack over various\u00a0terrain<\/li>\n<li>Ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved\u00a0roads<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable with flexible weekly schedules, which adjust to weather and project\u00a0needs<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Team player, committed to working collaboratively with 10KYI staff, crews, and the diverse scope of project\u00a0partners<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Ability to navigate and set a bearing using a compass and to read aerial and topographical\u00a0maps<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Have a clean driving record and a valid\u00a0driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Standard First Aid Certification (may be obtained with 10KYI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PREFERRED\u00a0QUALIFICATIONS\u00a0(not required):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Master\u2019s degree from an accredited institution in stream ecology, natural sciences, biology, hydrology, or a related field\u00a0and a minimum of one year of related field research<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with the biology, ecology, and local effects of reed canary grass<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of native and invasive plants on the Olympic Peninsula<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of eDNA sampling techniques and procedures<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Knowledge of Scotch broom biology and ecology<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Knowledge of restoration techniques such as transplanting saplings and herbicide application<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">A working knowledge\u00a0of ArcGIS<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Experience writing grant proposals and supporting program development efforts<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Standard and\/or Wilderness First Aid and CPR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"how-apply-header\">HOW TO APPLY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and a short writing sample\u00a0from a relevant research project,\u00a0with RESEARCH ASSISTANT in the subject heading,\u00a0to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jobs@10000yearsinstitute.org\">jobs@10000yearsinstitute.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Applications will be accepted\u00a0until the position is filled.<\/p>\n<p>*No phone calls, 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