Temporary Restoration Assistant - R104068

Department:

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R104068

Minimum Requirements:

Valid driver's license.

Be able to provide your own transportation to field sites or nearby meeting places. Mileage will be reimbursed at the standard rate.

Must be able to carry 15 pounds over uneven terrain.

Position Description:

Location: University of Louisville Speed School of Engineering, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Stream Institute

Position Description:

The Stream Institute is seeking qualified applications for a summer 2024 position. The hire will spend their summer with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists evaluating the function of stream and wetland restoration sites, and assessing sites where restoration is planned. Multiple restoration sites are involved with several located in the Daniel Boone National Forest.

The position will be paid at $19 per hour for an equivalent of $8,550 over 12 weeks. Flexibility with work hours may be explored depending on the needs of the candidate and Stream Institute, provided that the candidate is available for at least two full days per week.

Work will combine field campaigns and data analysis involving a wide range of sampling, surveying, and analytical tools. The hire will assist with conducting biological surveys of vegetation, collect environmental data using sensor networks (water depth, vegetation health, flooding and drying dynamics, etc.) and use GIS tools to support field planning, data analysis and presentation.

The Stream Institute is unique in its combination of restoration design and applied research in restoration assessment. The hire will primarily work on restoration assessment. They will have the opportunity to shadow design engineers during field investigation and will learn about the fundamental aspects of restoration design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current students are welcome to apply.
• The position is for students and professionals with an interest in aquatic systems, environmental monitoring or stream and wetland restoration. Diverse majors and degrees welcome: biology, ecology, engineering, geography and environmental science.
• Experience with being outdoors under a variety of conditions, including in rainy and hot weather.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to geographic information systems (GIS) through ArcGIS or similar.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.