POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Field Botanist in the Klamath Basin area. The Field Botanist will be responsible for identifying and mapping noxious weed and sensitive status plant populations on rangeland. Specific tasks will include: visually inspecting ground, identifying vascular plants, filling out forms, marking weed and sensitive status plant populations in field and following a map.

A high-school diploma or GED is required, plus relevant college course work in botany, plant identification, range science, or related field. One season fieldwork, plant identification and Global Positioning System (GPS) skills preferred, but not required.

Applicants must be willing and able to hike 5-8 miles per day and work outdoors under variable weather conditions. A valid driver’s license is required. Applicants’ may provide their own 4-wheel drive vehicle (with mileage paid) or transportation can be provided. This position is based in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

The position begins June 10, 2009 and ends September 15, 2009. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible. Pay will be $12-$14/hour (depending on experience) for 40 hours/week. Housing and benefits will not be provided.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2009

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
• Applications must include résumé, list of related coursework, and two letters of reference or names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references. Your name and the position should be listed in the upper right hand corner of the application.
• If there is a change in the information you submitted, please notify me in writing or by e-mail.
• Please send applications to the attention of:

Andréa Rabe, Rabe Consulting
421 Commercial Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97601

andrea@rabeconsulting.com


Rabe Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.