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Terrestrial Field Crew Leader– Ely, Nevada

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Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Botany, Ecology, or related field, or working toward this type of degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours as indicated above

  • 1-3 year relevant work experience

  • A strong background of coursework and/or experience in botany, soils, ecology and conducting field work is important

  • Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours or technical courses in the area of plant identification, botany, soils, rangeland plants, agriculture, or crop science

  • Staff performing monitoring must be able to identify and key out sagebrush-steppe plant species and habitats found in the Great Basin and Mohave desert, specifically Nevada

  • They must also have knowledge of rangeland ecosystems and soils

  • Attention to detail, ability to work independently, willingness to work as part of and lead the team, and the ability to stay positive and effective during long days in the field are critical

  • Applicants must be willing to work in sometimes difficult conditions, and often miles from the vehicle. Physical challenges typically encountered may include long off trail hikes, steep slopes, extreme hot and cold conditions and biological hazards (animals and plants)

  • The successful applicant will be safety conscience, and continually assess ways to mitigate hazards. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and have experience driving a four-wheel drive pickup truck on rough terrain, ability to operate ATVs/UTVs and the ability to trailer equipment and backup trailers for loading and unloading

Other Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

  • Knowledge and/or experience identifying plants and soils in the field and using dichotomous keys

  • Knowledge and/or experience leading botanical and soil surveys and a variety of vegetation sampling techniques such as line-point intercept and other BLM AIM core methods

  • Experience with electronic field data collection devices and software (GPS units, handheld tablets, ArcCollector for GIS, Survey123)

  • Ability to use standard office software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access etc.) and report writing

  • Attention to detail and good communication skills, including written 

  • Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and enjoy working outdoors

  • First Aid/CPR certification

  • Wilderness First Aid preferable.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. 

 

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.

 

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com, follow us on Twitter (@TetraTech or like us on Facebook. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.


 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

 

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

 

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