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Forest Monitoring Technician, The Pennsylvania State University Department of Ecosystem Science and Management

by Grace L. Schumaker on January 17, 2018

Job Opportunity:
Forest Monitoring Technicians
Summer 2018

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Ecosystem Science and
Management is hiring a seasonal technician to collect forest monitoring
data in eight national parks in Pennsylvania and West Virginia,
including the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, New River
Gorge National River, and Gauley River National Recreational Area. This
work is part of a long-term monitoring program that provides park staff
with crucial information on the condition of the parks’ vegetation and
how this condition is changing over time.

The position will begin in mid-May 2018 and continue for 12 – 15 weeks
with compensation of $14-16 per hour depending on experience.  The
technician will travel to and be housed in or near a national park each
week.  Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Demonstrated experience in forest ecology, meticulous data collection
skills, strong work ethic, and positive attitude are required.
Applicants should enjoy working outdoors in a variety of conditions and
be able to identify common trees and shrubs of Pennsylvania and West
Virginia. Applicants must be able to follow complex detailed field
protocols and work as a member of a team.  The ability to hike long
distances carrying a 25+ pound backpack and work long hours in adverse
conditions (e.g. steep terrain, hot/humid weather, stinging/biting
insects, irritating plants) and in remote field sites is a must.
Applicants should be able to navigate in the woods by compass and using
GPS. Additional tasks may include data entry and quality control of
data.

To apply, please send: 1) a brief cover letter, 2) a resume, and 3)
contact information for three references in a single Word or PDF
document to Stephanie Perles [sjp16 at psu dot edu] by February 2, 2018.

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