Rangeland Management Technician BLM - Casper WY

In cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office Great Basin Institute is recruiting two 2 Rangeland Management Technician to join our Research Associate (RA) program. This 16week position will focus on conducting rangeland ecology monitoring and management duties under the guidance and mentorship of the Casper FO Rangeland Management Specialist(s). Information compiled by the Technician will be used in conducting assessments of vegetation conditions and will enhance BLMs efforts to meet multipleresource management goals and objectives. The primary duties of the Rangeland Monitoring Technician will include assisting the BLM Rangeland Management Specialist(s) with some or all of the following:

• Reviewing current and expired grazing leases and their corresponding files for deficiencies;
• Preparing the appropriate forms to initiate new grazing lease(s);
• Utilizing appropriate databases to enter data and ensuring field data collection forms are filed appropriately;
• Assisting with implementation of vegetative monitoring within the Casper Field Office including coordinating the development of a monitoring communication and implementation plan to enable completion of summer field work assignments;
• Conducting assessment inventory monitoring and/or implementation related tasks; and
• Serving as a technical liaison between field team(s) and GBI/BLM resource staff.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation:

• Rate of Pay: $18.75/hour

Benefits:

• Companypaid comprehensive medical dental (with option to upgrade in coverage) and vision insurance;
• $25000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost;
• Personal leave and holidays;
• Access to Pro Deals;

Timeline

• 16week appointment pending successful completion and passage of federal background check prior to start date;
• Fulltime 40 hrs/wk)

Location

Based in Casper WY in the vicinity of Casper Mountain and southern Big Horns. The Casper Field Office managesmillion acres of public land for diverse resources and uses including National Historic Trails rock climbing hiking mountain biking and livestock grazing.

• At least two 2 seasons of field experience in botany biology ecology or other related field;
• Experience identifying rangeland plants to species and subspecies and noxious and invasive plants in the Rocky Mountain region;
• Knowledge of the basic methods techniques and procedures necessary to conduct vegetation inventories monitoring studies as well as data storage retrieval and analysis.
• Experience conducting population surveys;
• Ability to carry a backpack sprayer 30 lbs) over rough terrain and spray weeds;
• Ability to use GPS/GIS or other technology to collect organize and display field data;
• Technical writing skills that communicate scientific results effectively and efficiently;
• Experience with internetbased data management systems;
• Experience with GIS geodatabase management;
• Familiarity with the NRCS soil survey descriptions;
• Ability to conduct field work across rugged terrain carry personal and technical field equipment and withstand inclement weather conditions;
• Ability to be selfmotivated and willing to accomplish objectives independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to participate in supporting an interdisciplinary team comprising various BLM resource specialists;
• Possess a clean valid stateissued drivers license and the ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads;

How to Apply:

Please submit an uptodate resume a onepage cover letter that details your interest in the position and any qualifications not fully outlined in your resume and contact information for threeprofessional references. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. For questions regarding this position please contact

Be sure to complete any preliminary questions prompted in the application and sign your application.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organizations ongoing needs.