Employer: U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Center for Aquatic Technology Transfer

Pay Rate: $11.34 per hr; GS-3

Positions available: 3 – 10; dependent on funding

Duration: May 12 – August 15, 2008

Job Requirements

• completion of 1 year above high school or 6 months general experience
• must be pre-enrolled to attend college as undergraduate or graduate student in fall 2008
• valid state driver’s license and less than two accidents for which you were at fault and less than three traffic violations since May 2005 (background checks are performed)
• ability to hike in mountainous terrain, streams, and rivers, with a backpack weighing up to 25 lbs.
• have a personal credit card for travel expenses (will be reimbursed)
• interest in the outdoors, specifically streams and rivers
• enthusiasm and good attitude, even under adverse conditions
• no experience necessary; training is provided for all equipment and techniques

Job Duties

Crews will work on a variety of projects in National Forests throughout the southeastern U. S.

Duties are primarily split between two tasks:

Stream inventories: Teams measure habitat attributes and sample fish while wading several miles of stream each day. Equipment includes backpack electrofishers, hipchain, clinometer, GPS, and electronic data recorders.

Fish passage surveys: Teams measure road-stream crossing structures and stream habitat at multiple crossings each day. Equipment includes standard survey equipment (rod and level), GPS, and electronic data recorders.

Crew members may be assigned to other duties as opportunities arise during the summer.

Crews are based in Blacksburg, VA, but spend extended periods of time (typically 2-4 weeks per trip) away from Blacksburg, travel extensively throughout the southeastern U. S., and camp when necessary. Housing in Blacksburg is not provided, however summer subleases are readily available. Crews travel in Forest Service vehicles and work related travel expenses are reimbursed. All field equipment (waders, tents, etc.) is provided.

To apply

Send cover letter, resume, college transcripts (unofficial is OK), and contact information for two references to Craig Roghair. Resume must include name, phone number, email, and GPA based on 4.0 scale to be processed. Please describe previous employment, relevant coursework, skills, and experience working with or leading a team. Do not send letters of reference.

Send your application materials by either email or regular mail:

E-mail (preferred): Craig Roghair: croghair@fs.fed.us

Mail: Craig Roghair, 1710 Ramble Rd., Blacksburg VA, 24060.

Deadline for applications

Applications must be received by March 1, 2008

Questions?

Contact Craig Roghair

Phone: 540 951-1045
Email: croghair@fs.fed.us

Related websites

Center for Aquatic Technology Transfer

Forest Service, Southern Region

Forest Service, Southern Research Station

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