Monthly Pooled WCC AmeriCorps Individual Placement Habitat Biologist Technician with Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Bighorn National Forest
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Job Location:
Laramie, WY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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JOB TITLE:
WCC AmeriCorps Individual Placement - Habitat Biologist Technician with Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Bighorn National Forest
Location: Big Horn National Forest
Compensation: $8000 living stipend $1.956.35 Segal Education Award
Term of Service: This position has a 450-hour term of service beginning May 18 and ending August 24. Schedule may include occasional evenings holidays weekends and variable shifts primarily in peak times and for events.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Wyoming Conservation Corps (WCC) is seeking applicants to fill two (2) WCC AmeriCorps Individual Placement positions with our partner organizations. The position has a 450-hour term of service beginning May 18 and ending August 24.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department in cooperation with the Bighorn National Forest is currently working on multiple large scale multi-watershed riparian and aspen enhancement projects for the benefit of wildlife habitat forest diversity and wildfire management. Aspen forests and riparian habitat are high priority habitats for wildlife as well as providing valuable fuel breaks and refugia in the event of wildfire. Due to recent initiation of multiple watershed restoration projects in the Powder River and Tongue Ranger Districts an opportunity has arisen to develop multiple different aspen and riparian enhancement projects. This position will be responsible for mapping aspen and willow habitat enhancement units and conducting pre and post habitat enhancement monitoring. Also the selected candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside other land management specialists in developing post-fire projects for watershed enhancement.
We are seeking two technicians. The selected technicians will work as a pair throughout the summer. The weekly schedule will be determined with the supervisor at the Bighorn National Forest. Sites are remote and long days may be required. Housing will be provided likely in a bunkhouse or shared living space.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilize existing digital land cover resources GIS data and habitat enhancement data from various sources to develop aspen and riparian enhancement projects. Project specifics could include developing conifer removal and prescribed fire units focused on aspen and riparian habitat enhancement.
- Utilize tablets smartphones and GPS units to map habitat enhancement units.
- Field evaluation of habitat enhancement units will be required to determine the appropriate treatment to produce the desired habitat objectives. Newly proposed habitat treatment units will require delineation of treatment boundaries acreage calculations and current density and size of encroaching conifers to inform forestry thinning contract specifications.
- Conduct fine scale pre/post treatment habitat enhancement monitoring on select sites to evaluate habitat enhancement treatment success associated with fire and/or mechanical habitat treatment prescriptions. Monitoring will also entail assessing current browse pressure on willow and aspen habitats. Monitoring will require data collection following developed protocol.
- Function independently in the field or as a team member with United States Forest Service personnel working collectively on habitat related projects.
- Compile habitat mapping and monitoring data in an organized and comprehensible manner so that data collected can be used for the future development of habitat projects and monitoring.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The candidate may be required to work alone or in a small team in a backcountry setting.
- Outdoor survival skills and navigation are required.
- The candidate will be required to navigate independently with a map in remote locations. Use of GPS units and basic tablets/smartphones will be required.
- Ability and willingness to hike extensive distances (3-10 miles/day) during diverse weather conditions and be able to safely operate 4-wheel drive vehicle and ATV on narrow mountain roads.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 18 years of age
- Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria
- Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAPand ability to drive a 4WD vehicle.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Enthusiasm for working outdoors
- Desire to work with threatened or endangered species
- Interest in amphibian conservation
- Ability to interact well with other crew members
- Work independently with limited supervision.
- Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate knowledge and willingness to learn about the area ecosystems
- Demonstrate maturity and good judgment
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a résumé and a cover letter describing their relevant experience. Position open until filled. Applications received by April 5 will receive full consideration.
WORK LOCATION:
Bighorn National Forest
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
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- Bioinformatics
- DNA Isolation
- Genetics
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- Biochemistry
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
