Native Seed Farm Technician (USFWS, Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge)

The Great Basin Institute • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, is recruiting to fill one (1) Native Seed Farm Technician stationed within the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge. Under the direction of the USFWS Refuge Manager, the Farm Technician will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the native seed farming program at Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge. This individual should have some project management experience, knowledge of native plant species and their requirements, and a general understanding of plant propagation. This individual will be the designated liaison with the host site and the greater Nevada Native Seed Partnership and will be responsible for leveraging the partnership network to facilitate the native seed farming program at the refuge. This project is vital in establishing a native seed source to further conservation efforts across the Great Basin.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or Botany or related discipline, or a combination of relevant education and field experience
• Enthusiasm about the position, with interest in and knowledge of botany, nursery or farm management, and /or plant propagation
• Familiarity with native and invasive plants of the Great Basin
• Proficiency using dichotomous keys, such as the Jepson Manual, to identify vascular plants
• Experience with ArcGIS applications such as Field Maps
• High level of proficiency leading field work in dynamic field settings
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience with data entry and QA/QC procedures
• Meet PLC age requirements and U.S. citizenship requirements
• Reliable, team-player with strong leadership and communication skills
• Possession of a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Coordinating all aspects of the native seed farming program at Stillwater NWR
• Serve as the designated liaison with the host site and the Greater Nevada Native Seed Partnership
• Responsible for leveraging partnership network to facilitate the native seed farming program
• Have a general understanding of plant propagation and integrated pest management
• Irrigation and planting/harvesting procedures
• Ability to learn and perform farm work through manual labor and use of specialized equipment

Benefits

• Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance premiums
• $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost
• Sick Leave and holidays
• Access to Pro Deals
• Housing is available on site at the refuge managed by USFWS

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level