What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Rangeland Technician position at Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants?
About us
Are you looking for an opportunity to increase your plant identification skills, earn some money, get college credit, and spend time outdoors this summer? Our company, Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants, is seeking multiple Seasonal Rangeland Technicians with experience in plant identification and rangeland sampling methodologies based out of our Buffalo, WY, office. Technicians will be completing rangeland assessments in accordance with the BLM’s Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) protocol, and other vegetation measurement processes. The position will start in May and continue into early September (dates flexible). We are also able to work with you and your professors so that you can earn course credits for this internship. Hired interns will be provided with housing stipend.
Overview of Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Travel to and sample rangeland sites throughout the state of Wyoming
· Navigate to rangeland sites using a GPS and a 4-wheel vehicle to collect accurate field data
· Read and record line point intercept transects
· Collect vegetative forage production data by clipping
Qualifications
· Proficient in reading maps
· Skilled in operating UTVs
· Willingness to travel and camp overnight across Wyoming
· Ability to lift over 30lbs
· Ability to hike difficult terrain in variable weather conditions
· Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) training a plus, but not required
· Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health training a plus, but not required
About Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants….
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants is an independently owned and multi-disciplinary natural resource consulting firm whose comprehensive blend of disciplines and years of experience allow us to provide solutions to unique and contemporary issues. We are a dedicated team that thrives on providing timely solutions and building trusting relationships. Our culture is built on our shared core values – Trust, Teamwork, Drive, and Professionalism.
Grouse Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Grouse Mountain follows a Substance Abuse Policy that includes pre-employment testing.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Internship
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 60 per week
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
