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From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news
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Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Job posting: Forest Ecology Field Technician

We are seeking a summer field-crew member for forest vegetation sampling in
the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Project is investigating effect
of fuel treatments on post-wildfire vegetation dynamics. This position is
based in South Lake Tahoe, CA, with housing provided. Crew is expected to
travel for up to 10 days at a time to field sites throughout eastern
California.

For additional project and application information, please see announcement
below.

POSITION DESCRIPTION	

School/Dept: University of California-Davis, Department of Plant Sciences

Position: Forest Ecology Field Technician

Position Details: 	
We are seeking a summer field-crew member for forest vegetation sampling in
the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Project is investigating effect
of fuel treatments on post-wildfire vegetation dynamics. This position is
based in South Lake Tahoe, CA, with housing provided. Crew is expected to
travel for up to 10 days at a time to field sites throughout eastern
California.

Job Summary: 	
Under direction, carry out forest stand structure and vegetation sampling,
enter and quality-control the data, describe the trends in the condition of
the vegetation sampled, and report the findings orally and in writing.

Job duration: Early June through September, 2012.

Approximate salary: Approximately $20/hr, plus accommodations 

Essential Responsibilities: 	
70% FIELD WORK
- Relocate existing field sites using map, compass, and GPS
- Work with other field crew members to identify sample locations at new
sites
- At all sites, sample stand structure and record fire severity data using
point-quadrat methods
- Identify all vascular plant species in plots at the sample locations, and
record cover of each species and the number of seedlings of tree and shrub
species. Collect voucher specimens of herbaceous species that cannot be
identified and, as necessary, work with herbarium staff to identify these.
- Make environmental measurements such as canopy cover, PAR, soil moisture.
30% DATA ENTRY
- Assure the completeness of the data collected, enter data into a database,
check for errors of data recording and data entry, and ensure data are
regularly backed up to servers
- Keep field notebook including comments and observations, and summarize and
report.

Physical Demands: 	
- Strenuous hiking (up to 10 miles a day) in rugged terrain carrying gear
weighing up to 40 lbs.   

Work Environment: 	
- Work in a variety of climatic conditions (sun, hot, cold, rain and snow). 
- Overnight travel and extended stay for up to 10 days. 
- Work long hours in remote locations. Camp in primitive locations without
running water or toilet. 
- Valid driver's license to travel to field site.

Minimum Qualifications: 	
- BS/BA in life science or related field. 
- Experience working in remote locations. 
- Experience with vegetation sampling methods. 
- Plant taxonomy or field botany coursework and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications for Selection: 	
- Familiarity with the flora of mountain forests. Skill in identifying
California plants.
- Experience or coursework analyzing contrasts and trends in vegetation or
forestry data. 
- MS/MA in ecology, botany, range science or similar field.

To apply:	
-Send resume, 1-pg cover letter describing relevant experience and
qualifications, and list of three references, by email to
jtstevens[at]ucdavis.edu with heading "2012 Forest Ecology Field Technician"

-Deadline to apply is April 23rd, 2012
-UC Davis is an equal opportunity employer