Seasonal Monitoring Technician

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and our dynamic team of professionals seeks a motivated Seasonal Monitoring Technician to provide support to the Science and Data Team.

Acting under the direction of the Senior Environmental Analyst, the primary responsibility of this position is to collect, manage, and evaluate field data in support of the Monitoring and Evaluation Program. In addition to field efforts, duties of this position include and are not limited to: data entry, directed data analysis, report writing, RFP/grant writing assistance, monitoring plan development and web page content management related to a variety of environmental resource areas (such as wildlife, vegetation, water quality, air quality, noise and soils). Additional duties may be assigned.

The position will require working closely and cooperatively with TRPA Program Managers and may include working with other partnering agencies (USFS, LWQCB, CTC, NDSL, NRCS, State Parks, etc.) and the general public.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

•   Conduct noise, water quality, air quality, vegetation, soil, wildlife, and fisheries data collection, management, and analysis to support the Monitoring and Evaluation Program.
•  Perform administrative duties related to the Monitoring and Evaluation Program, including: data entry, report writing, web page management, and assistance with grant writing and request for proposal preparation.
•  Gather and interpret data related to the status and trends of various natural resource conditions.
•  Interpret and implement field data collection according to established protocols. Judgment may be necessary given a unique field situation.
•  Make routine decisions and seek supervisory input for non-standard decisions.
•  The Senior Environmental Analyst may assign additional duties to support the Agency’s mission.

 Education and Experience

•  At least 3 months of natural resource management related work/field experience.
•  At least 2 years of undergraduate level college completed working toward a natural resources-related degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

•  Knowledge of data collection, input, management and interpretation of natural resource information.
•  Analytic ability to gather and interpret data in non-complex situations.
•  Proficient with common word processing, spreadsheet and database programs (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access).
•  Strong writing skills, organization and time management skills, including the ability to complete work assignments with minimal direct supervision.
•  Ability to perform field data collection activities, including the collection of natural resource data after sufficient training is provided.
•  Experience with data collection applications such as Survey 123 and Field Maps.
•  Communicate detailed information verbally and in writing to other agency personnel and to the public.
•  Valid California or Nevada driver’s license.

     Desired Knowledge and Skills

•  ArcGIS software experience.
•  GPS experience.
•  Stream survey experience.
•  Noise monitoring equipment experience.
•  Bird, plant, soil identification experience.
•  Raptor survey experience.
•  Experience collecting field data according to established protocol.
•  Experience preparing, monitoring and evaluating plans.
•  Bachelor’s degree in applied natural resource management (e.g., Forestry, Wildlife, Fisheries, Hydrology, Ecology, Biology, Limnology).
•  Boating experience (with certification).

Position Timeline

Mid-May 2025 – Mid-October 2025

The position will begin in mid-May and run through mid-October, with the possibility of a shortened or lengthened duration depending on project completion and funding availability.

Working Conditions/Physical Effort

•  Office environment
•  Bending, Stooping, Carrying, Lifting
•  Outdoor work including hiking, digging, climbing, etc.
•  Lifting up to 60 pounds
•  Using office equipment, computer, telephone, etc.
•  Off-site meetings
•  Driving, sometimes off-road to remote locations

     COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The hourly pay is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis are NOT eligible for the Agency’s benefit package. The Agency does provide three (3) days of accrued paid time off (PTO) for the internship. Temporary employees are not paid for holidays.

     THE AGENCY

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA)—created

in 1969 by a Compact between the states of Nevada and California, then ratified by the U.S. Congress—protects and restores the environment of Lake Tahoe. The Agency is the nation’s first and oldest Bi-State regional environmental authority. TRPA is a one-of-a-kind organization, not purely federal, state, or local, but a unique hybrid organization. The Agency works at the intersection of private and public interests to protect and restore Lake Tahoe, its environment, and its communities for generations to come.

     APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications due by end of day on Monday, May 5^th. Please visit our website at https://www.trpa.gov /contact/employment/ to read more about our Agency and to complete an employment application through our Career Center. Within the Career Center site, select the "Apply for Job" link. Please attach a resume of your qualifications, and cover letter describing your interest in the position in one document when you complete the application.

RECRUITMENT COMMUNICATION: Human Resources may contact you at various stages of the recruitment process if you meet the qualifications for the position. This contact will be via email or phone only.  Please make sure your email address and phone number are accurate.

We do not accept walk-in or hand delivered application materials nor applicant calls regarding open, pending, or closed positions.

TRPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Salary : $20 - $25