Botany and Pollinator Monitoring Assistant

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Organization

Utah Conservation Corps

Job Posted

April 4, 2023

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Jordan McMahon

Contact Email

jmcmahon@blm.gov

Deadline to Apply

Location

Vernal, UT
United States
Become a Wildlife Botany Assistant and work with the Bureau of Land Management in collaboration with the Utah Conservation Corps.

Summary

Survey sensitive plants and pollinators in known and established monitoring plots within the BLM-VFO boundaries in accordance with VFO protocol. These protocols will provide information to assess changes in sensitive plant and pollinator population densities. This information will help inform USFWS listing considerations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Additionally, this position will assist with Rangeland Health monitoring in each of the following allotments: Island Park, Rupple Cabin and McCoy Flats. Inventory for special status plant species in support of the John Wesley Powell National Conservation Area. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented populations often don’t apply for positions if they don’t meet all the position qualifications and skill sets. 

To view the Position Description, please go (here).

To Apply: The BLM and UCC strongly encourage you to apply if you are interested.

• Email resume, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references to Jordan McMahon at jmcmahon@blm.gov.

• Please include Botany and Pollinator Monitoring Assistant in the subject.

Compensation Information

(1) Specific dates will be worked out between BLM and candidate with respect to minimum hour requirements.

(2) Living allowance stipend is taxable and is disbursed on a bimonthly basis through Utah State University. Forbearance on qualifying student loans may also be an option while in service.

(3) Education awards—individual must complete term of service dates AND minimum hours of service to be eligible to receive the education award. Find out how you can use your education award HERE.