JOB SUMMARY: This career-seasonal position is located in eastern Nevada at the beautiful and remote Great Basin National Park. The primary focus of the position will be fisheries and water quality, but it will also assist the Resource Management Division with other projects such as vegetation restoration, wildlife biology, and cave ecology. Open to the first 75 applicants or until 01/19/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: This career-seasonal position is located in eastern Nevada at the beautiful and remote Great Basin National Park. You will be part of the Resource Management Division working on a diverse set of projects native trout restoration, hydrological, and air quality monitoring, habitat restoration, and invasive plant management. Great Basin has virtually endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and some of the darkest night skies in the country. The incumbent will have the chance to assist with other projects focused on wildlife, fisheries, caves, fire and fuels management, and long-term vegetation monitoring. Some of the duties you will perform, include, but are not limited to: Provide leadership and training for field crews, volunteers, and interns working on resource management projects and field research. Communicate effectively with crew members, supervisors, and the public. Restore and monitor native Bonneville cutthroat trout populations. Monitor the water quality and water quantity of streams, lakes, and springs Implement a variety of resource management field activities such as wildlife surveys, habitat restoration, fuels reduction, and revegetation projects. Serve as the primary air quality operator by monitoring air quality parameters for the National Park Service (NPS) AIR monitoring network. Use computer software programs, GPS, and GIS to collect, edit, and manage data. Maintain tools and monitoring equipment and troubleshoot issues. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
