Biological Science Technician

Summary

This position is located at Capulin Volcano National Monument, in the Resource Management Division.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Capulin Volcano National Monument is May through November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: June

Duties

Major Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Implements established natural resource management projects (e.g., native plant propagation, invasive species removal projects, etc.).

• Makes field observations of natural resource conditions.

• Assists in the preparation of reports, plans and guidelines.

• Utilizes a variety of computer programs to perform various tasks with resource management information.

• Operates resource management equipment (e.g., tools, sampling, monitoring, GPS, photographic equipment, etc.).

Area Information:
Capulin Volcano National Monument is an 800-acre park located in rural northeast New Mexico approximately 32 miles east of Raton, NM and 57 miles west of Clayton NM off U.S. Highway 64/87. Elevations range from 7,242 to 8,182 feet. Capulin Volcano is located near the villages of Capulin, Folsom and Des Moines. There is limited services in these smaller villages. Raton (population 6,035) and Trinidad CO (56 miles distant) (population 8,211) have housing, educational, medical, religious, cultural and shopping opportunities. Average temperatures range from 17 degrees in winter to 83 degrees in summer. This is a great location in northern New Mexico to pursue outdoor adventures and participate in recreational activities in the southern Rocky Mountains.

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