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    Monitoring Technician Aide - Las Vegas, United States - New Mexico Highlands University

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    Position Title Technician Assistant Aide Department Forest Watershed Restoration Inst Department Summary


    The New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute (NMFWRI), which is located at New Mexico Highlands University, is a statewide effort that engages government agencies, academic and research institutions, land managers, and the interested public in the areas of forest and watershed management.

    We work with agencies and stakeholders at all levels


    The position is open to students only This position will be responsible for working on crews carrying out NMFWRI's ecological monitoring and restoration activities on public and private lands throughout New Mexico.

    Projects will require in-state travel. Activities are related to all phases of restoration from research and planning through project implementation and capacity building. This position will be filled only if adequate funding is available.

    General Job Description

    We are hiring for monitoring technician aides for summer 2024


    Interns will gain experience in:

    • Backcountry work, including navigation, cooking, campskills, first aid, etc
    • Off-road/rough road driving (e.g. mud, rocks, sand, snow) & familiarity with
    vehicle mechanics and equipment maintenance


    • Tree, shrub, and other plant identification
    • Process & mechanics of ecological restoration (thinning, prescribed fire, etc)
    • Application of ecological monitoring protocols, projects, and use of
    specialized equipment (e.g. Brown's transects, GPS units, densiometers)


    • Data entry, quality control, reporting
    Specific Duties


    DUTIES

    • Perform field measurements and assessments of forest resources and ecological indicators, including data recording and quality assurance. Work is often performed in remote locations over difficult terrain.
    • Perform computer entry of field data including using FFI, Microsoft Excel, Access, or other database software with attention to detail.
    • Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of NMFWRI equipment, including basic vehicle maintenance.
    • Maintain regular attendance and clear communication with supervisors and colleagues in office field, and online working environments.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Minimum Qualifications


    Education:

    • College student at NMHU and classified as a sophomore, junior, senior; and enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours
    • Successfully completed one semester at NMHU;

    Applicants must:

    • Have an interest in forestry, natural resource management, and/or
    ecological restoration


    • Be a team player with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, a positive
    attitude, and good self-care


    • Be willing to hike, camp, and travel 4 days per week during the summer
    (sometimes out of cell range, in remote areas of New Mexico)


    • Be willing to work early mornings and long days; be willing to work in an
    office; be willing to work on a flexible schedule as needed to meet deadlines


    • Be a currently enrolled student at NMHU
    Preferred Qualifications


    Preferred Qualification:

    • Minimum 3.0 GPA

    Experience:

    • Work experience in college
    Physical Demands


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Standing Frequently
    • Walking (cross country) Frequently
    • Bending Frequently
    • Squatting Frequently
    • Climbing (difficult terrain) Frequently
    • Kneeling Frequently
    • Lifting over 40lbs Frequently
    Hourly Rate 14.50 Preferred Work Schedule Monday - am-pm, Tuesday - am-pm, Wednesday - am-pm, Thursday - am-pm, Friday - am-pm Employment Term Summer Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number S1160P Desired Start Date 05/11/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) 08/14/2024 Job Posted Date 02/08/2024 Job Posting Close Date 05/06/2024 Special Instructions Summary


    The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills.

    The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at , or by calling or emailing to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

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    Posting Contact Information

    Contact Person Carmen Melendez Contact Person's Job Title Crew Logistics Contact Person's Phone Contact Person's Email


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