Habitat Monitoring Field Technicians - Las Cruces, NM (AIM)

Position Overview: This is a field based position with approximately 100% of the work taking place in an outdoor environment where the climate weather and terrain can be demanding. Field teams will be expected to work 10 hour days and will be required to camp for 8 day hitches in the field followed by 6 days off. Travel will be provided from Las Cruces to field sites and back.

Field work duties include:

• Collecting vegetation data using linepoint intercept and species inventory methods
• Measuring shrub density foliar cover canopy gap and vegetation heights
• Identifying and describing soil horizons
• Using GPS to navigate to offtrail sampling sites
• Driving 4x4 vehicles in a backcountry setting
• Electronic data collection using a tablet and ArcGIS geodatabase

For more information about the AIM program please visit: 8 day camping (hitches) in the field from Wednesday to Wednesday and 6 days off from Thursday to Tuesday.

Position Benefits

Wage: The member will receive $700 per week plus a camping per diem for each night out. Note that each 8 day hitch counts as two weeks of work for $1400.

Housing: Housing is not provided by ACE. However we do offer a housing reimbursement up to $200 per week.

Relocation Allowance: A relocation reimbursement up to $500 is available.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a small group with minimal supervision
• Must be able to communicate professionally with team members and resource professionals
• Familiarity with Leave No Trace principles attention to field safety and an overall respect for working in an outdoor setting
• Willingness and flexibility to work an irregular schedule with multiple days of travel
• Must be capable of hiking up to 3 miles while carrying up to 50 lbs packs

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants should have degree in ecology botany soil science range science wildlife biology natural resource management biology conservation biology or related field and/or a minimum of 1 year collecting soil or vegetation data in the field

Technical:

• Experience identifying plants in the field using a dichotomous key
• Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring protocols
• Ability to read interpret and navigate using a GPS unit and topographic maps
• Ability to use electronic tablets to record and manage data
• Ability to safely operate 4x4 vehicles on rough unpaved road conditions
• Must have a valid drivers license clean driving record and be at least 21 year of age to operate company vehicles.
• Basic tool equipment and vehicle maintenance knowledge

Even if you do not meet all qualifications listed above we still encourage you to apply if you have a strong interest in habitat monitoring or natural resource management. Also please be aware that we are happy to provide any reasonable accommodation necessary to perform the essential duties.

To Apply: Please submit your resume a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to Special Projects Manager Josh Haussler at or

EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Required Experience:

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