Seasonal Invasive Plant Inventory Crew Lead

The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) conservation organization dedicated to restoring the dynamic, diverse, resilient landscapes of the arid and semi-arid west is currently looking for (1) Seasonal Invasive Plant Inventory Crew Lead to join our team.

Primary Responsibilities/ Duties:

• Overseeing and leading a crew of 1-2 technicians while working with the Elko District BLM in assisting in inventory and management of invasive plants on public lands.
• Inventory duties include correctly identifying invasive plant species and infestations, surveying and mapping found infestations utilizing GPS devices and mapping software, taking photo points, and managing data after returning from the field. 
• Monitoring duties include utilizing the protocols laid out in the national BLM’s AIM (Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring) program.
• Invasive Plant Control duties will consist of herbicide application utilizing backpack sprayers and motorized equipment; manual control will consist of hand pulling and utilizing hand tools. 
• Following the QA/QC protocols to ensure high quality plant vegetation data is collected and submitted into BLM reports and databases
• Regular coordination and communication with the Federal BLM Weed Crew Leads and the ENLC Elko Field Coordinator
• Towing trailers with UTVs
• Occasional truck camping in the backcountry for up to 4 days at a time 
• Development of knowledge and identification of invasive and noxious plants
• Ability to follow and enforce safety protocols such as:

-Wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the BLM (i.e. chemical resistant gloves and protective eyeglasses) when working with chemicals

-Safely operating vehicles (i.e. UTVs and 4x4 federally owned vehicles) and equipment on rough two-track roads

-Wearing helmets, required and provided by the BLM, when operating UTVs

-Providing and wearing closed-toed shoes, long pants, and long sleeve shirts for all field work

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience and /or education in invasive plant management, biological sciences, natural resources, plant identification or general plant taxonomy and the ability to follow directions and safety protocols.
• Must complete and pass the federal BLM background check
• Must be 21 years or older
• Applicants must be experienced with 4WD vehicles and should have a clean driving record for the past 3 years. 
• Experience utilizing GPS units, UTVs, and trailer towing is recommended
• Experience and/ or comfortability with extensive hiking while carrying a 40 lb. backpack sprayer over rough and steep terrain

Salary and Benefits:

• $23/ hour
• Housing Stipend: TBD
• $40/ night per diem when camping

Schedule:

• The season will start Early May and end late September or October (weather and funding dependent)
• 4/10-hour days per work week
• Overtime is available 

Location: Elko, NV

About the Area: Elko is in the northeastern corner of Nevada and home to the Ruby Mountains. The area is nestled within the sagebrush steppes surrounded by other mountain ranges filled with alpine lakes, hot springs, and old stories of the West, providing great opportunities for hiking, backpacking, climbing, fishing, camping, and other recreational activities. The city of Elko also has a lively downtown area that hosts events throughout the summer including the International Basque Festival, the Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival, the Ruby Mountain Relay, and rodeos.

About the Organization: The ENLC has been in business for over two decades and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is headquartered in Ely, NV. ENLC is dedicated to restoring the dynamic, diverse, resilient landscapes of the arid and semi-arid west for present and future generations. It accomplishes this through education, research, advocacy, partnerships, and the implementation of on-the-ground projects. Through cooperative agreements, grants, contracts, and memberships, ENLC works diligently with its partners to restore these fragile, yet resilient, ecosystems. 

APPLICATION: Applicants should email a cover letter, resume and the contact information of three references under a single PDF file  to:

Griffin Manzo at [email protected] with “Seasonal Invasive Plant Inventory Crew Lead” in the subject line.

Please apply by Monday, January 30, 2023. Please indicate your availability when applying. Application review will continue until mid-April until all positions are filled.  We encourage applying early.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted.  Applications are accepted until positions are filled. 

Visit http://www.envlc.org/ for more information.