Botany Technician (BLM, Lee Vining, CA)
The Great Basin Institute
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Description
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, is recruiting 6 Botany Technician to support the Carson City Field Office, located in Carson City/Reno, NV. Please note that this position will be physically located out of the Lee Vining Area in CA, near Yosemite National Park. Under the direction of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) resource specialists, would survey, map, assess, and monitor BLM sensitive species.
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Contract Timeline: | |
• 20 Wks appointment beginning in May 2025 through late October 2025 • Full-time (40 hrs/wk); | |
Location: | |
Lee Vining, CA: Lee Vining is located on the east side of the park along Highway 395. It is the closest town to the world famous Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park. | |
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Qualifications
• A degree in Botany, Plant Ecology, Forestry, Rangeland Management or Natural Resource; • Botanical technicians would have a basic knowledge of plant biology, with the ability to identify plants down to the species level using appropriate botany manuals and keys; • Knowledge of Great Basin-Eastern Sierra Nevada vegetation is a plus, but that knowledge may also be gained while on the job; • Knowledge of seed collection techniques (training will be done at Field Office or other locations); • Ability to operate a Utility-Task-Vehicle (UTV) training and safety certification will be provided by the Field office as needed; • Familiarity with common software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, ESRI, Google Maps, etc; • Excellent organizational skills; • Experience with data entry and QA/QC procedures; • Reliable, team-player with strong leadership and communication skills; • Possession of a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license; and • Be able to clear a DOI background check | |
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