Institute for Applied Ecology - Santa Fe or Carlsbad, New Mexico, USAApplication Review Begins: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025
Institution: Institute for Applied Ecology
Department/Division: Southwest
Field: City: Santa Fe or Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
General Information: Our Southwest Office is hiring two crews consisting of one Crew Lead and two Crew Technicians each for the 2025 seed collection season in Santa Fe, New Mexico and southeastern, New Mexico (May-November).
The work schedule will typically consist of either four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday–or, rarely, eight 10-hour days Wednesday through the following Wednesday.
Field work involves overnight camping for 4-8 day periods.
There will be one crew based out of Santa Fe, NM and one crew based out of Carlsbad, NM.
The crew will travel to field sites in a provided 4x4 vehicle.
Field sites are located throughout Northern and Southeastern New Mexico, primarily on National Park Service (NPS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) -administered lands.
This is an exciting opportunity to participate in a large collaborative effort supporting the first critical step of acquiring wild plant materials for use in restoration and revegetation projects.
Qualifications/Requirements: A positive attitude with an interest in ecology and botanyExcellent communication skills and experience working on a teamOrganized and detail-orientedData management experience; experience with ESRI products and data QA/QCAble to conduct frequent bending, kneeling, and standingAble to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions, such as strong winds, extreme heat and sun exposure, monsoonal rains, flash flooding, lightning, and hazardous wildlife (i.e.
rattlesnakes, scorpions, bears)Able to navigate off trail on uneven terrainMust have a valid driver's license (in good standing) and ability to drive a 4WD vehicle on rugged, off-highway gravel or dirt roadsAbility to lift at least 20 lbs.
and hike up to 3 miles per dayExperience navigating to remote field sites using GPSPlant identification skills and experience using technical keys and collecting plant vouchersOne or more seasons of field work experience, with preference given to those with skills in seed collection and identifying plants of New Mexico, or the SouthwestAble to conduct creative problem solving independentlyPreferred Qualifications: Previous leadership experience leading a group of two or more people1+ field seasons performing plant identification with a dichotomous key and vegetation samplingFirst Aid certificationExperience using ArcGIS software and GPS mapping applicationsCoursework/training in botany and/or degree in botany or related fieldResponsibilities: Conduct fieldwork: monitor phenology of target species, collect botanical voucher specimens, assess seed quality and collect native seeds, record site data, document activities, and prepare seed for shippingCollaborate closely with IAE Southwest and agency partners to meet collection targetsUse ESRI products, such as Survey123 and Field Maps to collect data in the fieldPrioritize safety; adhere to check-in/check-out procedures and communications via cell phone or GPS device to ensure crew safetySupervise, support and work alongside 2 techniciansCommunicate with land managers or partners to facilitate access to collection sites; represent IAE in a professional mannerManage data collection and entry, and oversee data QA/QCPlan overnight camping and field work scheduleApplication Instructions: Please apply via IAE website
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