Invasive Species Technician — Field Habitat Scientist

The Great Basin Institute; Nevada; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with match

Pro Deals

Housing not provided

Job summary

The Great Basin Institute (GBI) is recruiting an Invasive Species Technician for Moapa Valley NWR, southern Nevada, to implement the refuge’s IPM plan and support wildlife management. You will work independently and with teams, identifying, mapping and treating invasive species, and leading volunteers in field tasks.

Requirements include a biology-related bachelor’s degree and data handling experience, valid license, and ability to perform strenuous fieldwork in hot or cold conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife ecology or management, or related field.
• Experience collecting data accurately and entering data into a computer system.
• Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to safely drive a 4WD vehicle on unimproved roads.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate clearly with diverse groups.
• Ability to perform strenuous fieldwork in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to work pre-dawn or post-dusk tasks.

Responsibilities

• Identify, map, and treat target invasive species.
• Assist with implementation of IPM for invasive species on the refuge.
• Capture and remove non-native aquatic organisms from the stream system.
• Act as crew leader to guide volunteers and public groups during invasive species work.
• Assist with restoration after eradication of invasive species.
• Support reporting and data documentation to GBI and USFWS.

Skills

Data collection

Driver's license

GIS mapping

Fieldwork

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Bird banding interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife ecology or management, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS units

FieldMaps

4WD vehicle operation

Job description

The Great Basin Institute (GBI) is recruiting an Invasive Species Technician for Moapa Valley NWR, southern Nevada, to implement the refuge’s IPM plan and support wildlife management. You will work independently and with teams, identifying, mapping and treating invasive species, and leading volunteers in field tasks.

Requirements include a biology-related bachelor’s degree and data handling experience, valid license, and ability to perform strenuous fieldwork in hot or cold conditions.