Cosumnes Vegetation Monitoring Technicians (4)

[crp_ecologist]

The Nature Conservancy at the Cosumnes River Preserve is offering four seasonal positions that focus on vegetation monitoring.

EMPLOYMENT DATES: June 3, 2013 through October 4, 2013
SALARY: $15.75/hr, average 35 hrs/wk

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Vegetation Monitoring Technician participates primarily in monitoring vegetation, and secondarily in general preserve stewardship. This may include one or more of the following functions:
• Floristic data collection.
• Data entry into digital format.
• Possible overnight travel for a week or less at a time to other field sites in California.
• Research plot installation.
• Manual weed control.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma and 1 year’s training in science-related field or related experience in land management.
• Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
• Experience operating various types of equipment.
• Experience performing physical work.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to quickly memorize the Latin names and identification characters of plants.
• Ability to identify plants to species, using Latin names, in the field from memory.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software on a Windows operating system. Experience with Microsoft Access a plus.
• Physical endurance to work outdoors, tolerate hot weather (100+ °F), use hand tools, and occasionally lift heavy objects.
• Willingness to perform manual labor tasks involved in preserve stewardship.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions:
• Require frequent minor physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
• Require occasional considerable physical exertion.
• Present frequent exposure to ticks and poison oak.
• Present frequent possibility of injury.
• Require working in isolated settings.

AUTO SAFETY POLICY
• This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers.
• Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The application deadline is 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Time on March 25, 2013.

To apply to position number 40940, visit www.nature.org/careers. Please upload cover letter and resume as a single document. You must click “submit” to apply for the position. You may select “save for later” if you prefer to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of
The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.