The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is recruiting (15) AmeriCorps Invasive Plants Survey Technicians to participate in non-native, invasive plant species survey, treatment, and monitoring for the forest's noxious weed control program. The primary focus of this position will be the manual and chemical treatment of invasive and noxious weeds. Most of this work is conducted using backpack sprayers, UTV’s, and large 4WD spray vehicles traveling on remote 4WD roads. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be supplied by the Forest Service and always utilized by Technicians. A tablet with FieldMaps, Avenza Maps, and EDDMapS West will be used to record plant populations. A Garmin InReach device will be provided for added safety measures.

Primary duties:
• Treat invasive plant infestations (Treatments primarily involve using herbicides, but may also be accomplished by hand-pulling and/or using hand tools, power tools, mowers, and other standardized control methods);
• Identify non-native plant species using various field guides and survey methods for target plants;
• Collect data on infestation location and status;
• Accurately record data related to invasive plant treatments according to specific protocols; and
• Perform basic mathematical calculations related to herbicide mixing and applications.

Additional Experience Opportunities:
• Learning new monitoring methods and participating in range and ecology vegetation surveying.
• Post fire restoration efforts.
• Improving GIS skills through database management.
• Assistance with federal resume building and navigating USAJobs.

Contract Timeline:
• The 26-week positions have two potential start dates including Monday, April 10, 2023, and Monday, May 8, 2023 (We are flexible with students!)
• 40 hours/week

Compensation and Benefits:
• Living Allowance: $16,495.00 (Approximately $1,250.00 biweekly before taxes)
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $3,247.50 (Upon successful completion, the award may be used for past, present, or future educational expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student loans and Title IV accredited college tuition)
• $15/day field camping per diem when applicable
• Provided health insurance, inclusive of all seasonal positions (medical, dental and vision)
• Eligibility for Student Loan Forbearance, SNAP benefits
• Barracks housing available at select sites, at a cost to the biotechnician of approximately $400/month; otherwise a housing stipend of $75.00/week is provided to help offset costs

Location:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Available duty locations will be based at some or all the following locations (NV): Austin, Carson City, Wells, Ely, Las Vegas, Paradise Valley, and Bridgeport, CA.