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ACE: Botany Technician, Tahoe National Forest

Company: American Conservation Experience - EPIC
Location: Nevada City
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

ACE EPIC USFS (CA): Tahoe National Forest, Botany Technician Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the Tahoe National Forest is seeking two Botany Technicians. This opportunity is intended for enthusiastic professionals with a deep interest in advancing their career goals in natural resource management and conservation. The Botany Technicians will plan, participate in, and conduct a variety of field studies of native and non-native botanical species and their habitats. They will coordinate with the Forest Service botanist in developing data collection plans for use in habitat and species condition analyses. The member will also meet with others to plan and coordinate work efforts, discuss technical requirements, and present study findings or discuss technical problems encountered or anticipated during project work. An appreciation of the outdoors and an interest in the beautiful Sierra Nevada is key to this position.Start Date: Early MayEnd Date: 22 weeks after start dateLocation: Yuba River and American River Ranger Districts, which cover the western portion of the Tahoe National ForestThe Tahoe National Forest is located in the northern Sierra Nevada (east of Sacramento) and extends from the foothills across the Sierra crest to the California state line. It includes over 850,000 acres of public land interspersed with 350,000 acres of private land in a checkerboard ownership pattern. Rivers, snow-capped peaks and dense forests offer outstanding recreation year-round. A complex set of ecosystems are found as the terrain ascends from 1,500 feet along the western boundary to over 9,000 feet along the crest. The forest provides a variety of resources and recreational opportunities and is managed by the US Forest Service.Project Websites: For more information on ACE, please click here. For more information about Tahoe National Forest, please click here. Living Allowance: The member should anticipate serving 40 hrs/wk and will receive a living allowance of $858/wk for food and incidentals, dispersed bi-weekly. Housing: Housing available in Camptonville Forest Service Barracks at a rate of $10/day. Forest Service barracks has limited cell and wifi coverage and is approximately a 30 min commute to the Supervisors Office. Project Objectives: Plant Surveys

Independently, or as a project leader, plans, participates, and conducts a variety of field studies of native and non-native botanical species and their habitats. Independently organizes work efforts with other technicians and professionals who are involved with relevant projects.Schedules, organizes, and executes botanical surveys involving native and/or non-native species and collects data for use in habitat and species effects analysis. Collects survey and inventory data to determine species identity, population characteristics, environmental conditions and factors affecting the vigor and extent of the species and their habitat.Resolves common administrative and safety concerns related to the projects. Improves, adapts, and develops techniques, methods, and equipment based on experience, practical knowledge, and prescribed procedures. Uses botanical keys and field guides to identify plants encountered during field trips or surveys of forest areas Plans and coordinates surveys of botanical and invasive target species using spatial data. Compiles and summarizes the data obtained from surveys, inventories, biological evaluations and monitoring. Data entered into Forest Service databases. Uses computer systems and associated software for recording, organizing, storing, and analyzing data. Invasive Plant and Rare Plant Monitoring
Performs monitoring and mapping of known and new invasive and rare plant populations. Identifies target rare plants and invasive plants using field guides and botanical keys, surveys for target plants, and responsible for collecting accurate data on location and status of target plants. Treatments of invasive plants primarily involve hand-pulling, hand tools, power tools, or mowers. Performs physical labor and daily hiking, often to remote locations in rugged terrain under sometimes adverse weather conditions Uses global positioning systems (GPS), aerial photographs, topographic maps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or compass in navigation End of season dedicated to data entry and other duties in office setting. Qualifications: Applicants will hold (or be pursuing) a bachelor's degree in a natural resource field, and have experience with botany, either in the field or through coursework. Individuals with Master's degrees are highly encouraged to apply. This is a highly demanding outdoor job that requires substantial physical fitness and mobility, participation in the field, and a tolerance for adverse weather and demanding conditions. Training Provided: The Forest Service will provide the member with supervision and training with a botanist to learn about botanical disciplines (e.g. invasive plant removal techniques, GIS mapping, quantitative and qualitative plant monitoring, plant systematics and taxonomy, seed collection and restoration techniques). Nonetheless, a foundational knowledge of botany and plant identification is required for this position. Preferred Skills:
Experience driving 4x4 and/or all-wheel drive vehicles safely in off-road conditions

Keywords: American Conservation Experience - EPIC, Roseville , ACE: Botany Technician, Tahoe National Forest, Professions , Nevada City, California

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