Biological Science Technician

Summary

This position is located in the Klamath Inventory and Monitoring Network. The duty station is Ashland, Oregon.

For more information, please visit: Klamath Inventory and Monitoring Network

Open to the first 101 applicants or until 04/26/2024 whichever comes first. Applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Duties: This position serves as a Vegetation Monitoring Crew Lead for the Klamath Inventory and Monitoring Network.

Major Duties

• Lead small field crews that conduct long-term vegetation monitoring within the network parks, often working and camping in remote backcountry locations.
• Collect vegetation monitoring data, ensuring adherence to data quality control standards; inputs and reviews data, and troubleshoots monitoring equipment and software.
• Requires strong regional knowledge of plant communities and taxonomy of Southern Oregon / Northern California, with proficiency in using dichotomous keys for plant species identification.
• Apply computer skills, particularly in database applications for data entry and management, and the use of GPS units to load point locations and navigate in the field, are essential.
• Plan the logistics and scheduling for vegetation monitoring fieldwork, following safety and field communication protocols.
• Requires excellent organizational and communication skills to efficiently manage intricate field schedules and project communications with collaborators and partners.
• Provide assistance on managing other ecological data (e.g., data entry, quality control, etc.), logistics
• Plan for field projects, writing permits, and other operations (e.g., safety, communications, vehicle maintenance, etc.).

Duties do NOT include herbicide use or chemical invasive plant treatment. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

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