Botany Field Technician

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 23 days ago
Location: Colorado Springs, COLORADO
Deadline: 05 Apr 2024

Posting Details
Position Information


Classification Title Temporary Hourly
Employment Category Temporary
Is this an Hourly position? Yes
Work Hours/Week 0-40
Overtime Eligible? Yes
Position Location Colorado Springs, Colorado
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No
Description of Work Unit
The Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) 
Search Contact Email [email protected]
Position Summary
The Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) seeks an experienced botany field technician to map 20+ noxious weed species at the U.S. Air Force Academy in El Paso County, Colorado. This mapping effort will contribute to CNHP’s 21st season of weed mapping and monitoring at the Academy. The position requires field botany and basic GIS skills. The successful candidate will be able to use dichotomous keys or field guides to correctly identify weed species and have the necessary technical skills to use GPS and ESRI’s Field Maps and ArcGIS software to accurately map and attribute weed locations. 
This position provides an excellent opportunity for a botany technician to contribute to our current knowledge of invasive species and the best management practices for preserving rare biodiverse ecosystems. The successful candidate will perform field work daily, mapping weeds on approximately 300 acres/day using a GPS through ESRI’s Field Maps on a tablet. The technician will be responsible for integrating GPS data with a file geodatabase in ArcGIS at the end of each field day and backing up files on a desktop computer. The technician will perform quality control to ensure data are correctly synced with ArcGIS Online and will coordinate with CNHP staff on the progress of the project. The technician will perform other project related tasks and activities as needed.
Field work will be performed solo, although CNHP field crews will be on the base throughout the summer performing inventories for other projects. A computer will be situated in the Natural Resources office at the U.S. Air Force Academy for data processing. A vehicle will be available to use on the Academy and lodging will be provided if needed. 
4 months (approx. mid-May through mid-September 2024) 
Position Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in botany, ecology, natural resources or related field
• Plant identification skills, especially Colorado noxious weeds, and experience with dichotomous keys
• One season experience with digital data collection
• One  season of field experience
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills; ability to handle complex tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with guidance
• Demonstrated experience in the operation of personal computers and typical office suite software
• Ability to perform duties in an outdoor environment with natural hazards and under all weather conditions
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and to maintain effective working relationships 
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience using ESRI Field Maps and Survey123
• Experience using Tablets for botanical data collection

Posting Details


Working Title Botany Field Technician
Posting Number 202400191T
Department Colorado Natural Heritage Program
Salary Range $23-$25/hour depending on experience and qualifications
Employee Benefits
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Close Date 04/05/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
First consideration of applicants will begin April 5, 2024. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
To apply, please e-mail the following:
(1) A cover letter of application
(2) Resume
(3) Name and daytime phone number for three references including one current or former supervisor to:
Tom Baldvins
[email protected]
Availability of positions contingent upon final approval of funding.
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
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The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Job Duties


Job Duty Category Botany Field Technician Assistance and Support
Duty/Responsibility
* Map 20+ noxious weed species at the U.S. Air Force Academy in El Paso County, Colorado. 
* use dichotomous keys or field guides to correctly identify weed species 
* use GPS and ESRI’s Field Maps and ArcGIS software to accurately map and attribute weed locations. 
* perform field work daily, mapping weeds on approximately 300 acres/day using a GPS through ESRI’s Field Maps on a tablet. 
* will be responsible for integrating GPS data with a file geodatabase in ArcGIS at the end of each field day and backing up files on a desktop computer. 
* perform quality control to ensure data are correctly synced with ArcGIS Online and will coordinate with CNHP staff on the progress of the project. 
* perform other project related tasks and activities as needed.
Percentage Of Time 100

References


Minimum References Required 3
Maximum References Required 3

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