What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Restoration Technician position at Bat Conservation International Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Bat Conservation International
Seasonal Restoration Technicians
Status : Seasonal, Full Time (non-exempt)
Location : Silver City
Reports to : Southern New Mexico Project Manager (Elizabeth James)
Compensation : $22.00-$24.00 an hour
Duration of employment : late May through Early August
BCI and our Mission
Bat Conservation International (BCI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving the world’s bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet. BCI is seeking two summer field technicians to further our mission by assisting in on-the-ground assessments of watershed conditions within the Gila National Forest. Technicians will spend most of the summer working in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness within the 2022 Black Fire burn scare.
These positions will be based in and around the Gila National Forest's Wilderness and Black Range Ranger districts. Housing will be provided in Silver City, NM, for the duration of the contract.
Primary Responsibilities and Expectations
This position is ideal for highly motivated individuals who are comfortable camping and working in the backcountry. Successful candidates will spend the summer gathering data for watershed assessments while backpacking wilderness trails and cross-country routes. The season will consist of five to six eight-day hitches with six days off between hitches.
These positions are ideal for undergraduate or graduate students who have completed coursework in hydrology, fisheries, botany, ecology, restoration, biology, wilderness management, or other natural resource management courses. Candidates with 2 years of applicable experience are also encouraged to apply, regardless of academic background.
BCI will provide seasonal Restoration Technicians a gear stipend to ensure they have the appropriate gear to successfully and safely spend hitches in the backcountry. Housing will be provided in or around Silver City, New Mexico, for the duration of the contract. Residing in Silver City for the summer is not required, however, techs must have reliable transportation and cover the cost of travel to Silver City for hitches.
Position Description :
- Complete post-fire channel assessment Survey123 forms
- Navigate remote Forest Service roads to trailheads and project locations
- Safely navigate backcountry routes
- Practice Leave-No-Trace (LNT) principles and bear awareness
- Input post-hitch data and photos when necessary
- Possible opportunity to help with the deployment and retrieval of bat acoustic monitors
Ideal Candidate Qualifications :
Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
Preferred Knowledge / Experience
Work Characteristics and Competencies :
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)
BCI is deeply committed to JEDI and embeds JEDI-centered practices in the conservation work and organizational culture. BCI is determined to be an employer of choice and believes that the best organizational performance will come from a safe, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
To Apply :
If you have 70% or more of the desired qualifications, we encourage you to apply .
Individuals interested in applying should upload their résumé and cover letter to the application portal. In the cover letter, please explain why you are interested in this position, how your work and lived experiences have prepared you to be successful in this position, and how this role aligns with you and your career.
These positions and start dates are dependent on the timeline of federal contracting of funds .
Applications are due by March 17th, 2025.
Compensation and Benefits
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Salary : $22 - $24
