Wildlife Crew Lead (Ca Spotted Owls) - Eldorado Nf

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the US Forest Service, Eldorado National Forest, is recruiting 3 Wildlife Crew Leads to support the study and review of proposed actions in portions of the Eldorado National Forest. Crew Leads will support GBI Resource Specialists in performing field surveys, collecting data, and providing technical assistance to assess wildlife habitat for various species. Field work will consider federally listed species, candidate species, and those proposed for listing while assessing the ecosystems upon which they depend. This work is in furtherance of ESA goals that seek the best available scientific information to inform forest restoration planning.
Crew Leads will assist agency personnel and crew members with applied management objectives for sensitive, threatened and endangered species. The majority of surveys will focus on CA Spotted-Owl but may include Northern Goshawk, Pacific Fisher, and Sierra Nevada Yellow-Legged Frog. Work will focus on monitoring populations and surveying habitats used by these species to 1) support population data on specific species; and 2) ensure adequate protections are in place for areas undergoing vegetation management and restoration projects. These positions support legally mandated compliance measures and obligations and will help serve USFS vegetation management and fuels reduction efforts, supporting initiatives for healthy, productive, and resilient forest landscapes and resources. This work provides professional development and leadership opportunities including:
•Increased exposure and responsibility enacting USFS processes, procedures, and compliance measures;
•Assisting in reporting and data entry/quality assurance and control;
•Increased technical experience and expanded opportunities and exposure to additional disciplines (e.g. archaeology, forestry, hydrology, etc.).

The Wildlife Crew Lead will perform a wide variety of activities to support all stages of project work. The Lead will be responsible for crew safety and oversight, including coordination of daily tasks and affiliated project and crew needs, provide or assist in training, converse frequently with agency staff to plan and assess crew accomplishments, and converse with GBI staff as needed. Crew size will range between 2-3 people. Duties may include:
•Surveys for CA Spotted-Owls (~70% of season);
•Broadcast acoustical surveys for Northern Goshawks;
•Nesting and reproductive status monitoring;
•Salamander surveys;
•Frog identification;
•Maintaining passive and baited camera stations;
•Setting up bat survey stations;
•Raising and breeding mice for CA Spotted-Owl surveys.
Contract Timeline:•Tentatively: Late March – Late October
•Projects are weather dependent, therefore start and end dates vary according to local conditions and individual project needs
Location:Eldorado National Forest (NF); Placerville and Pacific/Georgetown Ranger Districts
Located in the central Sierra Nevada, the Eldorado NF is bordered on the east by the Lake Tahoe Basin and the Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, and by the Tahoe and Stanislaus NFs to the north and south, respectively. Eldorado NF offers an abundance of outdoor activities including fishing, boating, hiking, biking, skiing and climbing. The forest is home to much of the American River headwaters and the stunning Desolation Wilderness, and is in the heart of California’s historic Gold Country. People travel to Eldorado National Forest for its rich prospecting history, diversity of outdoor adventure and even beautiful vineyards.

Compensation and Benefits:

•Wage: $26/hour with overtime at 1.5x hourly rate. Full time, average 40 hours per week
•Health, dental, vision Insurance premiums covered 100% by GBI (equivalent to approximately $350/month); health, dental and vision insurance is available on the first day of the month following the start of employment
•Shared housing provided (equivalent to approximately $1000/month); housing stipend not provided if shared housing is denied by employee
•Camping per diem: $15/night as necessary (infrequent)
•Uniform Stipend

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• California: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person