Summer Botany Technician | National Park Service

We are seeking applicants for a summer botany technician position based
at Voyageurs National Park. This position runs May 16 ­ August 31, 2016
(dates are firm) with a compensation of $20.00/hour

The incumbent will be employed by Northland College, but will work
directly with, and report to, the Great Lakes Network of the National
Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program. The goals of the I&M
program include monitoring key environmental variables so that
ecological change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner.

This is largely a field-based position. The incumbent will assist with
the establishment and sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at
Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota. The incumbent will
collect extensive data on the herbaceous layer and browse. He/she will
be expected to identify 350 herbaceous species, and have considerable
experience identifying members of the family Poaceae and genus Carex.
Incumbents are expected to pass the Motorboat Operator Certification
Course. Field work will be performed in teams of 2-3 people. The
incumbent may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer
work.

This position operates on an 8 day on/6 day off schedule. During the 8-
day sampling periods, the incumbent will primarily travel by motor boat,
and will backcountry camp. He/she will be expected to carry field
equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. He/she will be exposed to high
temperatures, stinging and biting insects, including extensive mosquitos
and ticks, and poisonous plants.

Seasonal housing will most likely be available at Whispering Pines
seasonal housing area, near the Ash River Visitor Center. Housing costs
at Whispering Pines will be approximately $40.00 per two-week period.
Alternative housing is very limited.

To Apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts
to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sanders@nps.gov) by January 6, 2016. If you
are selected for an interview, you will be contacted shortly thereafter.
No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please.