WY Sagebrush Technician

The Nature Conservancy • Lander, WY

2d • $20 - $23

About The Position

The WY Sagebrush Technician works closely with other science staff on several priority research projects. The WY Sagebrush Technician will be responsible for conducting a variety of field tasks as well as managing data. They will work in a team and at times independently across several workstreams to collect and manage vegetation and soils data. They may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. As part of The Nature Conservancy’s Wyoming Business Unit and the ecosystem-wide Sagebrush Sea Program, the Wyoming Sagebrush Technician will support a variety of projects, including ground-truthing leading-edge invasive annual grass (IAG) models, evaluating the effectiveness of IAG treatments, and assisting tribal partners on the Wind River Indian Reservation with monitoring efforts that inform Indigenous land management practices. The WY Sagebrush Technician will be responsible for conducting a variety of field tasks as well as managing data. They will work in a team and at times independently across several workstreams to collect and manage vegetation and soils data. Field work will primarily occur in the scenic eastern foothills of the Wind River Range, with office work based in TNC’s Lander, WY office. Ultimately, they will play an important role in achieving our goals of accelerating the pace of restoration and proactive management to maintain diverse and functional sagebrush ecosystems that support Wyoming’s wildlife and people. This is a full-time, temporary position running from May 11th through September 25th.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in natural resources; environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months’ experience.
• Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience in the sagebrush ecosystem.
• Experience identifying plants to species level in the sagebrush ecosystem.
• Experience collecting and managing field data, preferably using ArcGIS platforms such as Survey123 and Field Maps.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and perform field work, both supervised and unsupervised
• Navigate by vehicle and foot to specific locations, likely requiring several miles of hiking each day, to collect vegetation and soils data
• Collect and manage data
• Collect ecological geospatial data

Benefits

• TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree