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Range Technician (BLM, Wyoming)

Job Code:	2024-RAP-033
Location:	Casper
State:	Wyoming
Program:	Research Associate Program
Contract Length:	Other

Job Description:

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management is recruiting 1 Range Tech Intern for the Casper Field Office, located in Casper, WY. Under the direction of the Bureau of Land Management resource specialists, the selected candidate will assist rangeland monitoring, Range Improvement Projects, invasive species monitoring and treatment, and Land Health Assessments.

Duties Include:
· Performing vegetation survey protocols and inventories.
· Inventorying and assisting with treatment of invasive species.
·Inventorying Range Improvement Projects.
· Inspecting livestock grazing allotments for compliance.

This position is primarily field based and will require moderate and occasionally strenuous physical exertion, including hiking with 20to 30 pounds of gear up steep slopes and/or uneven terrain. Field work would involve driving a BLM provided vehicle to field sites each day. Common environmental hazards associated with field work could include heat, inclement weather, and strong winds.

Contract Timeline:

• 16-week appointment beginning in May 2024, pending successful completion and passage of federal background check prior to start date;
• Full-time (40 hrs/wk)

Location:

Based in Casper, WY, in the vicinity of Casper Mountain and southern Big Horns. The Casper Field Office manages 1,326,733 million acres of public land for diverse resources and uses, including National Historic Trails , rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking and livestock grazing.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Wage: $18.75/hr.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at no cost
• Candidate is responsible for obtaining housing but BLM can support in navigating housing opportunities locally.

Job Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree orcourse work towards a degree in Natural Resources, or related discipline, or a combination of relevant education and field experience.
· Enthusiasm about the position, with interest in and knowledge of botany and invasive species monitoring;
· Familiarity with native and invasive plants of Wyoming;
· Ability to safely navigate to field sites using maps/compass and handheld GPS devices;
· High level of proficiency leading field work in dynamic field settings;
· Excellent organizational skills;
· Experience with data entry and QA/QC procedures;
· Reliable, team-player with strong leadership and communication skills;
· Possession of a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license;

EEO Statement

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.