Deadline: Fri, 02/24/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition Job Field: Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Nevada Location Detail: Ely Job Description: The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition (ENLC) is hiring two (2) interpretive field technicians to conduct interpretive and outreach activities on behalf of the US Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and National Park Service (NPS) throughout their respective jurisdictions. This project is funded through several Cooperative Agreements between the USFS, BLM, NPS and the ENLC. The USFS and NPS activities are primarily education- and outreach-based. The work for BLM focuses on collecting acoustic bat data throughout Basin and Range National Monument (BARNM). The positions will begin in late April and continue into late August or September with potential opportunities to work beyond. The positions will be based out of our headquarters in Ely, NV, while the fieldwork will take place in Great Basin National Park, BARNM, and throughout communities in eastern Nevada. INTERPRETIVE FIELD TECHNICIAN DUTIES: ·Hike up to 3 miles a day to data collection sites in a myriad of conditions including: heat, cold, rain, sleet, and snow ·Interact with a wide variety of individuals throughout White Pine County, discussing the importance of noxious and invasive weed management as well as fire prevention ·Collect acoustic data using ANABat Swift detectors, download data from the devices and upload the data to an online portal ·Drive large, high clearance 4x4 trucks to sites using remote, two track roads in mountainous and variable terrain ·Ability to work and camp after spending a day or two in the field ·Maintain safe and effective working habits including situational awareness and sound judgement ·Ability to keep detailed notes and perform data entry Qualifications: ·Associates degree in recreation, natural resources, environmental science, biology, or a related field ·Communicate effectively orally and through written communication ·Knowledge and experience implementing interpretive methods ·4x4 Driving proficiency ·Self-motivated individual willing to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders Miscellaneous: SCHEDULE: This position‘s schedule is very flexible. Each week, the technicians will work a minimum of 40 hours, but due to many events taking place on weekends, work on weekends may be common. While in the field at the national monument, the crew will truck camp in remote locations. Housing is not provided. ABOUT ENLC: The ENLC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to restoring the dynamic, diverse, resilient landscapes of the arid and semi-arid West for present and future generations. It accomplishes this through education, research, advocacy, partnerships, and the implementation of on-the-ground projects. Through cooperative agreements, grants, contracts, and memberships, ENLC works diligently with its partners to restore these fragile, yet resilient, ecosystems. ABOUT THE AREA: Nestled in the heart of eastern Nevada’s Great Basin, ENLC is headquartered in Ely, NV. While the area is remote and sparsely populated, eastern Nevada has incredible outdoor recreation opportunities for the adventurous, including over 700,000 acres of Designated Wilderness. Hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, disc golfing, fishing and hunting are a small sampling of the area’s outdoor activities. Over 90% of the county is publicly owned. This includes lands managed by the BLM, UFS, and the NPS. Great Basin National Park is an hour from Ely, providing spectacular hikes, vistas, and camping retreats from 6,200 to 13,159ft, the summit of Mt. Wheeler (the tallest peak in the area). BARNM is a vast and rugged landscape that redefines our notions of distance and space where opportunities for solitude abound. No matter your preferred outdoor activity, eastern Nevada has something for everyone. Salary: $18/hour Benefits: $40/day per diem when camping $75/week housing stipend How to Apply: Please read carefully!! Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least 3 references to Susi Algrim at execdir@envlc.org. Please write “Interpretive Technician” in the email subject line. Deadline for applications is February 24th, but the applicant review and interview process will begin immediately. Visit http://www.envlc.org/ for more information or contact Susi if you have questions.
