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FIRE/RESOURCES/VEGETATION MANAGEMENT FIELD TECH: A Temporary, Full-time Position. Pay: $11,472 living stipend, $2775 Education Award, Student loan forbearance, Paid Medical and Dental Benefits. Dates: April 2, 2012 – September 28, 2012; potential for extension pending funding and favorable performance review.
Location: Great Basin Institute / BLM Winnemucca District Office, Nevada.
Qual: Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology, Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or related subject matter; Previous experience collecting field data and/or following established field collection protocols; Experience using GIS software (e.g.: ArcMap) to upload, create and manipulate data and maps; Experience working with basic Microsoft computer program (e.g.: Word, Excel, Access); Experience utilizing hand-held GPS equipment for navigation or data collection; Ability to read, interpret and navigate using topographic maps; Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience, including Agency staff, stakeholders and the public at-large; Motivated, self-starter and detail oriented; Possess valid, clean state-issued driver’s license with ability and/or experience operating a 4x4 vehicle on- and off-road, experience operating a manual transmission preferred; and Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, in remote locations, on uneven terrain, and physically fit to carry field and personal equipment. Familiarity with invasive plants of the great basin and associated natural resource issues preferred. Pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks.
Duties: Working cooperatively with the BLM Winnemucca District Office, GBI is recruiting a Field Technician to work cooperatively with BLM’s vegetation management Field Lead. The Technician will work on emergency stabilization and rehabilitation (ES&R), fuels, and weed projects. Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation monitoring and data collection with GPS units on new and existing monitoring sites. Other duties will include assisting with project planning and implementation of ES&R, fuels and weed treatments. GIS duties include uploading and downloading GPS and working in ArcGIS to create shapefiles, boundary files, etc…, as well as entering monitoring data into existing databases. Duties will include using ArcGIS and District databases to assist in the creation of new monitoring location sites, as well as entering project implementation and effectiveness monitoring data into databases. In the event of new Wildland fires on District lands, the Technician may assist and support the post-fire assessment team with writing new ES&R plans, learning how these plans are affected by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the requirements of NEPA in preparing ESR Plan documents. The BLM Winnemucca District Office (WDO) lies roughly in the northwest part of Nevada, nested in the basin and range province of the western U.S. The WDO is approximately 2.5 hours east of Reno, NV and 2 hours west of Elko, NV on I-80, and 5.5 hours south of Boise, ID on State Highway 95. Elevations range from approximately 4,000 feet to close to 10,000 feet. The District encompasses roughly 11 million acres, of which 7.38 million acres are public lands managed by the BLM. * AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future education experiences, including payment of qualified student loans.
Appl: Send Cover Letter, Resume and 3 references.
Contact: The Great Basin Institute, Stacy Mitchell, HR Assistant, Email: smitchell@thegreatbasininstitute.org, Website: www.thegreatbasininstitute.org.
Filing Date: 3/18/12.

2012 SUMMER CHAINSAW/TRAIL/RESTORATION TEAM MEMBER: A Temporary, Full-time Position. Pay: $3,500 living stipend + $1,468 education award. Dates: May 21, 2012 – August 16, 2012.
Location: The Great Basin Institute, Nevada.
Qual: To qualify, you must be over 18 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards).
Duties: Spend your summer working and camping outside at some of Nevada’s premier natural areas. Serve alongside international volunteers and college students from across the country while making a lasting contribution to Nevada’s natural heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on habitat improvement, restoration, and recreation projects with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and local and state agencies. Projects include trail building and maintenance, hazardous fuels reduction, and habitat restoration. Potential Conservation Projects: Trail building and maintenance, Exotic species removal, Hazardous fuels reduction, Habitat restoration, Riparian restoration, Illegal road decommissioning. Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service. Communicating with agency project staff. Complying with both production and quality work standards established by NCC administration, crew supervisors and project partners. Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, cleaning and organizing crew equipment. Work Schedule: Crew members serve in the field on either a 4-day-on, 3-day-off or 8-day-on, 6-day-off schedule. Training: Members will participate in orientation from May 21, 2012 to May 26, 2012, where they will receive training in technical skills related to the specific crew they are placed on. Members will also be trained in leave-no-trace ethics and CPR/First Aid. Locations: Lake Tahoe Basin, Great Basin National Park, Spring Mountain NRA, Mt Rose Wilderness Area, Ely, Nevada
Appl: Apply online at https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=43464
Contact: The Great Basin Institute, Bridget Walden, GBI Human Resources Coordinator, Email: bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org, Website: www.thegreatbasininstitute.org.
Filing Date: 3/18/12.

CA TRAILS INTERPRETIVE SPECIALISTS: A Temporary, Full-time Position. Pay: $8,000 living stipend + $2,775 education award + $1,300 housing stipend spread evenly over each six month contract on a monthly basis. Dates: Start: 3/5/12 for 6 months, additional 12 months based on performance evaluations.
Location: California National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, Elko, Nevada.
Qual: Knowledge of, or interest in, American history, historic research, and pioneer skills and crafts. Must be a skilled communicator both orally and in writing with a knowledge of, or interest in, interpretive techniques. Knowledge of graphic design is helpful. Must enjoy working with children and adults. A Criminal Background Check is required for this position. AmeriCorps Qualifications: To qualify, you must be over 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background check.
Duties: Spend 6-18 months in Central Nevada working at the California National Historic Trail Interpretive Center in Elko developing interpretive programs surrounding the California Trail experience and its related themes for the general public. The position will contribute to the appreciation and preservation of historic and cultural sites and work to forge strong community partnerships and enhance sustainable tourism in the region. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the field of interpretation by helping to establish programs and implement the exhibit plan at this brand new facility. Assist with event planning and day to day operations of the California Trail Interpretive Center including retail sales in the Trail Center bookstore and assistance with exhibit and grounds maintenance. Develop and present formal and informal interpretive programs to a variety of audiences in costume, in first and third person living history, guided walks, and environmental education programs. Assist with volunteer coordination. Assist with graphic design and development of Brochures and site bulletins. Training: Trail Center staff will provide supervision and interpretive training. Safety, CPR, and First Aid training is mandatory. Training will be provided on the BLM mission and procedures. The opportunity will be available to learn budgeting and procurement. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of interpretive center operations starting from the ground up. Equipment: The Trail Center will provide work space, Internet access, period costumes, and props; the Trail Center also has a small resource library on-site.
Appl: Apply online at https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=43451
Contact: The Great Basin Institute, Bridget Walden, GBI Human Resources Coordinator, Email: bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org, Website: www.thegreatbasininstitute.org.
Filing Date: 2/5/12.

ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: A Temporary, Full-time Position. Pay: $15/hr. Dates: March 2012 – March 2013; possibility of extension pending funding availability and positive performance review.
Location: Lake Mead NRA/Great Basin Institute, Boulder City, Nevada.
Qual: Bachelor’s degree in management or related coursework and commensurate field experience; Experience developing and implementing volunteer programs and knowledge of planning and coordinating both short and long-term work projects, often projecting a year or more in advance, including creating work schedules, determining labor needs, materials, tools, and facility requirements; Motivated, self-starter who is detail oriented; Flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities; Ability to speak English and Spanish conversationally, desirable but not required; Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments; An exemplary knowledge of oral communication techniques and program presentation. An exemplary knowledge of oral communication techniques and program presentation and knowledge of various computer software programs used for presentations (Power Point), written materials (Word, Page Maker), data management (Excel, Access, File Maker Pro) and communications (Internet, Lotus Notes); Experience in working with a variety of federal, state and local agencies, the public, business executives, special interest groups, partners and volunteers; Possess clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license; and Pass a criminal history background check.
Duties: Working collaboratively with Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LMNRA), the Great Basin Institute is seeking an Assistant Volunteer Coordinator. The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for volunteer program administration, event management and community outreach/ recruitment. Volunteers will be managed to accomplish a variety of duties that involve stewardship of the Mojave Desert ecosystem and/or engaging visitors to lend a hand while learning about LMNRA sensitive ecosystem. The position will work with Lake Mead’s Volunteer Program Staff as a team member to continue to build a cohesive and robust volunteer program. The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for administering existing established programs within Lake Mead’s Volunteer-In-Parks program. This position will require travel throughout the LMNRA to engage the gateway communities and Park visitors to become better stewards. The position requires the Assistant to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule. Lake Mead NRA (Boulder City, NV). Work is performed both indoors in an office setting and outdoors when performing duties in the park. Outside work may be performed under extreme weather conditions with temperatures ranging from 20 to 115 degrees and altitudes ranging from 1000 to 10,000 feet elevation.
Appl: Send Cover Letter, Resume and 3 references.
Contact: The Great Basin Institute, Bridget Walden, GBI Human Resources Coordinator, Email: bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org, Website: www.thegreatbasininstitute.org.
Filing Date: 2/20/12.

BLACK ROCK WEB DATABADE INTERN: A Temporary, Full-time Position. Pay: $ 8,000 Living Stipend, $ 2,775 AmeriCorps Education Award. Student loan forbearance. Dates: February 20, 2012 – August 24, 2012.
Location: The Great Basin Institute, Nevada Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District Office, Nevada.
Qual: Bachelor’s degree in one of the major natural sciences or recreation; Experience creating, designing, and/or maintaining websites desirable; Understanding of basic principles related to field science and data collection; Experience coordinating community events; Experience developing and/or facilitating education and outreach programming for natural and/or cultural resources; Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Photoshop Elements 10; Experience using Dreamweaver CS5.5 desirable; Experience with HTML coding desirable; Willingness to work collaboratively in a team setting; Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license and the ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads; and Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks.
Duties: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the BLM Winnemucca District Office, is recruiting an intern to support the Black Rock Station by maintaining the station web site and assisting in the development of a web-based database. Web site responsibilities will include: maintaining cultural and natural resource information, updating events and recreation information, creating a monthly calendar of events for the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, and monitoring web site forums, site visits, and other feedback. Additionally, this intern will support recreation management by contributing to education and outreach programs for school and community groups. Activities may include delivering public talks, updating event information on the Black Rock Station website, and coordinating community events for such occasions as Earth Day. The Great Basin Institute is hiring one intern to serve with the Nevada Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District Office. The selected applicant will be based out of Reno and efforts will be focused specifically on the Black Rock Station, located at the southern edge of the Black Rock Desert on the Winnemucca District. Terrain is typical of the Great Basin and Black Rock Desert, with wide long valleys bordered by mountain ranges. Field conditions include hot, arid days with high exposure to the sun, and potentially cold, damp winter weather. Resources include big game habitat, Wilderness Study Areas, active grazing allotments, abandoned mine lands, historic and prehistoric cultural sites, and wild horse management areas.
Appl: Send Cover Letter, Resume and 3 references.
Contact: The Great Basin Institute, Bridget Walden, Email: bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org, Website: www.thegreatbasininstitute.org.
Filing Date: 1/29/12.

RESTORATION AND ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT, HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LEAD: A Temporary, Full-time Position. Pay: $13 - $16/hour DOE + medical and dental benefits + field per diem. Dates: February 22, 2012 – December 21, 2012.
Location: The Great Basin Institute, Reno, Nevada.
Qual: Bachelor’s degree in one of the major natural sciences – applicants with advanced degrees encouraged to apply; Understanding of basic principles related to the fields of soil science, wildlife biology, geology, and/or hydrology; Applicants should possess relevant or related field experience – knowledge of and/or experience working in high desert ecology, preferable; Ability to navigate and set a bearing using a compass and to read a topographical map; Ability to collect, QA/QC, and post-process data using handheld GPS units, required; Possess a clear understanding of GIS theory and applications, including experience with ArcGIS 9.x to create maps, manipulate and analyze data, and generate reports; Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; Physically fit to work outdoors, carry personal and field equipment, and withstand working and camping in inclement weather during spring and summer weather in northern Nevada; Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license and the ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads; and Pass FBI criminal and National Sex Offender Public Registry background checks.
Duties: In cooperation with the Nevada Division of Wildlife (NDOW), The Great Basin Institute is recruiting an experienced individual to serve as a Habitat Improvement Project lead. The overall objective of this habitat improvement effort is to perform the restoration of cavity-nesting songbird habitats by removing mining claim posts throughout the state of Nevada. Removing the abandoned posts will protect wildlife from mortality and injury, and will restore nesting, foraging and migratory habitat for dozens of native wildlife species throughout the state. General field duties include walking long distances over uneven terrain, following and collecting GPS points, observing and monitoring wildlife, identifying vegetative demographics and distribution, and taking photo-points. The Project Lead will also coordinate with GBI Staff and the NDOW Lead for project planning, equipment organization and maintenance, vehicle coordination, field protocol and data QA/QC, and team deployment and supervision. The successful applicants must have strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and exhibit strong leadership and organization skills. Office tasks may include data organization, processing and QA/QC; and post-processing GPS points. This position will require travel to and from field sites and back-country camping during the field season and may require long hours including early mornings and weekends. The project team will include three international volunteers, rotating every 6-12 weeks. A program of the Great Basin Institute (GBI), the International Conservation Volunteer Exchange (ICVE) is a volunteer program for international participants who wish to collaborate with American environmental professionals on natural resource projects on public lands throughout the American West. ICVE is based on the philosophy that international understanding and goodwill can be achieved through cooperating on the shared goal of improving the environment. By attracting a corps of conservation-minded volunteers, ICVE contributes to the breakdown of cultural barriers while advancing ecological awareness on a global scale. The position will be based out of GBI’s Reno, NV office. Field site locations are located throughout Nevada, and may require several hours of travel time to access. Terrain is typical of the Great Basin and Mojave with wide long valleys bordered by mountain ranges. Field conditions include hot, arid days with high exposure to the sun. Resources include big game habitat, Wilderness Study Areas, active grazing allotments, abandoned mine lands, historic and prehistoric cultural sites, and wild horse management areas.
Appl: Send Cover Letter, Resume and 3 references.
Contact: The Great Basin Institute, Bridget Walden, Email: bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org, Website: www.greatbasininstitute.org.
Filing Date: 1/29/12.

WILDLAND DIRE INSTRUCTOR: A Permanent Full-time Position. Job Announcement No. 0600372. Pay: Based on experience.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, Neenah Regional Center, Appleton, Wisconsin.
Qual: Associate Degree or higher in Wildland Fire or related field AND Five years of recent, relevant working experience outside the area of education. Meet Wisconsin Technical College System (WCTS) certification requirements. Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality education programs, including development of relevant curriculum. Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with the ability to hold a CDL (class A with air brakes) upon hire. Ability to pass (upon hire and annually thereafter) the national standard Wildland firefighter" pack test" at the arduous level (3-mile hike with 45-pound pack in 45 minutes). Current knowledge of the role of a wildland firefighter. Knowledge of current trends and principles in wildland fire. Ability to support and work within a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of related agencies and personnel. Ability to update instructional methods and materials and apply research studies in classroom, lab or fieldwork settings. Promotes and model professionalism to students, staff and professionals in the field. Ability to work with diverse student, staff, and community populations. Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, with students, staff, and others. Success and commitment as a team player, including the ability to engage in win-win thinking and to foster consensus. Flexibility in schedule, including availability for evening and weekend assignments. Flexibility, including the acceptance of and willingness to change. Demonstrates ability for written and oral communication with students, staff, employers and other external entities. Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain positive working relationships with a variety of environments and personnel. Proficiency in computer use and applications which support teaching and learning. Knowledge of computer technology as it applies to the fields of fire and safety and education. Ability to teach effectively utilizing a variety of instructional methodologies including lecture, lab work, hands on instruction and other instructional methods. Proficient in the utilization of a variety of media for instruction and with students presentations. Highly motivated with strong interest in contributing to the success of students and the college. Ability to express sensitivity and empathy to the individual needs of students. Understanding and successful use of learning technology, both on-line and as a tool for distance education. Ability to develop course materials and assessments of student learning. Promotes an educational philosophy which places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses. Ability to develop course materials and assessments of student learning. Accepts responsibility for professional and personal growth. Models a commitment to the mission, purposes, and values of the college.
Duties: This individual will work with representatives from education, government, and the private sector to provide technical assistance in a cost-recovery basis. Flexibility in the work schedule is essential. Technical Assistance. Seek and prepare revenue producing contracts. Produce revenue for 100% cost recovery of position and course expenditures. Emphasis will be on conducting safe and effective controlled burns but other activities may be included (e.g. mowing, site-prep, etc.). Equipment use. Operate, clean, maintain, and inventory equipment necessary to perform job duties. Facilitation of Learning. Plan, prepare and deliver instruction and facilitate the learning of students in the Wildland Fire field. Assess the learning outcomes of students at the unit, course, and program level. Curriculum Development. Develop, revise, and continually update curriculum and instructional materials which are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the college policy on level of required documentation. Classroom Management. Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation. Interpersonal/Team Skills. Participate in activities of the instructional team, including planning, development, scheduling, and budgeting as a cooperative and professional team player. Student Support and Guidance. Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in the achievement of their learning and career goals. Professional Development. Participate in professional development activities that provide for continually updated knowledge and skills for the role of the contemporary instructor as directed by one's Individual Professional Development Plan.
Appl: Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/212498. Mail, email or fax transcripts.
Contact: Fox Valley Technical College, Human Resource Services, PO Box 2277, Appleton, WI 54912. Email: HROffice@FVTC.edu, Fax: 920-996-2878.
Filing Date: Open.