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Job Location drjobs

Las Vegas - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 13 - 17

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Summary
The New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute NMFWRI which is located at New Mexico Highlands University is a statewide effort that engages government agencies academic and research institutions land managers and the interested public in the areas of forest and watershed management. We work with agencies and stakeholders at all levels! The position is open to students at universities other than NMHU only! This position will be responsible for working on crews carrying out NMFWRIs ecological monitoring and restoration activities on public and private lands throughout New Mexico. Projects will require instate travel. Activities are related to all phases of restoration from research and planning through project implementation and capacity building. This position will be filled only if adequate funding is available. Pay: $13.50$17/hr Pay is commensurate with experience.

Duties And Responsibilities
We are hiring for monitoring technician aides for summer 2024! Interns will gain experience in: Backcountry work including navigation cooking campskills first aid etc Offroad/rough road driving (e.g. mud rocks sand snow) & familiarity with vehicle mechanics and equipment maintenance Tree shrub and other plant identification Process & mechanics of ecological restoration (thinning prescribed fire etc) Application of ecological monitoring protocols projects and use of specialized equipment (e.g. Browns transects GPS units densiometers) Data entry quality control reporting DUTIES Perform field measurements and assessments of forest resources and ecological indicators including data recording and quality assurance. Work is often performed in remote locations over difficult terrain. Perform computer entry of field data including using FFI Microsoft Excel Access or other database software with attention to detail. Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of NMFWRI equipment including basic vehicle maintenance. Maintain regular attendance and clear communication with supervisors and colleagues in office field and online working environments. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands
Standing Frequently Walking (cross country) Frequently Bending Frequently Squatting Frequently Climbing (difficult terrain) Frequently Kneeling Frequently

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualification: Minimum 3.0GPA Experience: Work experience in college


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