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**Botanical Monitoring Crew Member (Field Botanist)**

**Tetra Tech - Boise, ID, United States**

Position Title: Botanical Monitoring Crew Member (Field Botanist) Position Type: Temporary Position Application Review Begins: Wednesday, February 09, 2022 Application Deadline: Thursday, April 15, 2021 Institution: Tetra Tech Department/Division: Biology Field (e.g., systematics): City: Boise, ID, United States General Information: Tetra Techs commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are currently seeking enthusiastic Botanical Field Crew Members (Field Botanist) to be a part of a three-person crew conducting vegetation and soils monitoring throughout the Ely District of Nevada Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.

Work may begin early as mid-April (likely late May) and run as late as November. However, current students and recent graduates only available for shorter durations encouraged to apply. Opportunities for post-field season office work are potentially available for the right candidate.

This position requires extensive travel in remote areas during the field season, with up to eight days/seven nights of overnight camping per field hitch anticipated. Field hitches are eight 10-hour days, Tuesday to Tuesday, with six days off between hitches or four 10-hour days Monday to Thursday with three days off. The hitch schedule may be modified around federal holidays. Day trips from Ely may occur during some hitches.

Total compensation is approximately $22-$24/hour commensurate with experience (base hourly rate $17-$19 plus $50 daily un-taxed per diem) plus additional holiday pay and opportunities for employer discounted health insurance.

Location:

Ely is a small town located in eastern Nevada with wide-ranging services including groceries and restaurants. Outdoor recreation in the area is plentiful and includes rock climbing, hunting, mountain biking, and hiking. The hitch-based schedule allows for ample time to explore the abundant natural areas within Nevada and adjacent Utah. Mountain biking and hiking trails start right outside town and Great Basin National Park is an hour away. The nearest major metropolitan areas are Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, which are both about three and half hours away. Qualifications/Requirements: Requirements:

Bachelors degree in biology, ecology, environmental studies, rangeland sciences, or related field, or working toward this type of degree.

A background or coursework and/or experience in either rangeland sciences, biology, ecology, soils, botany, or a related field with emphasis in field work or studies is important.

Attention to detail, ability to work independently, willingness to work as part of team, and the ability to stay positive and effective during long days in the field are critical.

Applicants must be willing to work in sometimes difficult conditions, and often miles from the vehicle.

The successful applicant will be safety conscience, and continually assess ways to mitigate hazards.

Applicant must possess a valid drivers license and a safe driving record.

Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and enjoy working outdoors.

Experience driving a four-wheel drive pickup truck on rough terrain.

Desired Qualifications:

Able to identify and key out plant species (and habitats) found in the Great Basin and Mohave desert, specifically Nevada.

Knowledge of rangeland ecosystems and soils.

Physical challenges typically encountered may include long off trail hikes, steep slopes, extreme hot and cold conditions, and biological hazards (animals and plants).

Experience navigating with topographic map and GPS.

Ability to use standard office software (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Knowledge and/or experience with botanical surveys and a variety of vegetation sampling techniques such as line-point intercept and other BLM AIM core methods.

Experience with electronic field data collection devices and software (GPS units, handheld tablets, and ESRIs Field Maps).

Training and experience with UTVs and trailers. Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities will be to conduct vegetation and soils monitoring for BLM Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM). Monitoring will follow established BLM protocols and training will be provided. Many plots will be located in areas that have received treatment (seeding, thinning) giving the candidate the chance to observe the outcome of common BLM restoration and fuel management techniques. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work with a variety of BLM natural resource employees. Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.): Please apply online at -ely-nv-25346 or contact Michael Ottenlips (...@tetratech.com). Web Link: Compensation Range: Total compensation is approximately $22-$24/hour commensurate with experience (base hourly rate $17-$19 plus $50 daily un-taxed per diem) plus additional holiday pay and opportunities for employer discounted health insurance. Contact Name: Michael Ottenlips, ...@tetratech.com