Seasonal Field Technician positions: vegetation assessment (Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA)

ICI Services Corporation is hiring 1 or 2 full-time seasonal field technicians to work on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA). Work consists primarily of vegetation assessments on JBLM prairies but also includes some greenhouse and planting assistance. The season is expected to run from 17 March through 6 November 2014.

The position description and application process are listed on ICI’s website:
www.icisrvcs.com/employment-opportunities.php

Responsibilities: 

• Seeking candidates to fill positions as a Seasonal Field Technician for the Range and Training Lands Assessment (RTLA) program on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. RTLA Technicians work with the RTLA Coordinator to assess the condition of maneuver training lands to support mission requirements
• Collects and organizes scientific data on training land conditions and Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) repair efforts
• Projects include vegetation mapping, maneuver trail inventory and assessment, monitoring of native plugs, hydroseed, brush removal, and noxious weeds, and assessing maneuver damage
• Assists LRAM in yearly seed collection, spring and fall plantings of native plugs, and other greenhouse duties
• Provides technical counsel on the ability of training lands to sustain training needs and suggestions on where training events may occur in order to minimize damage

Educational & Certification Requirements:

• Desirable qualifications include a four-year college degree and experience conducting environmental monitoring
  

Experience Requirements:

• Field technicians must be able to proficiently identify native plant species, especially grasses and prairie associated species
• Prior experience with ArcGIS software and operating a handheld Trimble GPS unit in the field would be ideal
• Familiarity with noxious weeds is desired, and proficiency at off-road vehicle operation over rough terrain is a plus
• Participants are required to conduct research, assist with seed collection, greenhouse facility work, and planting native plant plugs

Other Requirements:

• Position of Public Trust (Clearance)  
  

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