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Student Technical adjunct-Native Plant Seed Collection:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Student Technical adjunct-Native Plant Seed CollectionBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic document:1) A Resume. 2) Cover Letter For additional information Contact Us by: Matt Shinderman at matt.shinderman@osucascades.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. Position DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Student Technical adjunct-Native Plant Seed Collection Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Bend Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary The Oregon State University Human and Ecosystem Resiliency and Sustaincapability (HERS) Lab is a research institution co-led by OSU Cascades and the National Park Service that delivers skills in ecological assessment and monitoring, restoration, and native plant materials to support evidence-located conservation for the 21st century. The HERS Lab houses the Upper Columbia Basin Inventory and Monitoring Network of the National Park Service (UCBN), [MS1] East Cascades Native Plant Hub (ECNPH), and the Northwestern Bat Hub on the OSU Cascades campus in Bend, OR. The Lab is hiring two student technical adjuncts to assist the East Cascades Native Plant Hub [MS2] with collecting native plant seed at various locations in Oregon (with some potential collection in Idaho). Seed collection will entail travel to sites on BLM, NPS, and USFS lands, camping overnight in some situations, and may also include restoration planting and greenhouse plant propagation. Field work for this position is diverse and dynamic, well-balanced with hard work and time off, and offers a unique opportunity to get practice in several facets of native plant work: seed collection, plant propagation, and planting with a variety of land management agencies. The technicians hired for this position will be located in Bend, OR, where there is excellent access to hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, and kayaking/rafting opportunities. Typical work weeks will involve 40 hours of work, primarily outdoors, and technicians should be comfortable spending long days outdoors and traversing rough terrain. Technicians will be part of a crew of 2-4 ENCPH staff that frequently collaborates with additional partners. Position tasks 70% Native Plant Seed Collection: · Assist crew lead with seed collection following Seeds of Success (SOS) protocol (training provided). · Confidently and consistently identifying grasses and forbs for target plant specieds (training provided). · Hiking long distances (up to 5 mi), on and off trail, over very rugged terrain. · Hiking with packs weighting 20+ pounds · Collecting location data using tablets and hand-held GPS units. · Conducting quality assurance/ control for seed collected, either in the field or in the office. · Working independently and collaboratively with a team. 30% Native Plant Materials Projects (ECNPH): · Seed cleaning. · Greenhouse maintenance including plant propagation, watering, and pest management. · Field activities including planting for seed increase and restoration projects. Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requiremen ts » Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study » Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment » Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard » High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program » Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term » Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* » Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term » Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered ?full-time? by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications · Two years of college-level courses in biology, botany, or ecology. Preferred (Special) Qualifications · practice with rangeland plant identification. · practice using hand-held GPS equipment for navigation. · availability and capability to hike off-trail on very rugged terrain with a heavy pack. · availability and capability to camp and work in variable weather conditions, while always prioritizing safety. · Demonstrated capability to work independently, self-direct, and collaborate effectively. · Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both verbal and written. · Valid, state-issued driver's license. · First aid/CPR training Working Conditions / Work Schedule Typical work weeks will involve 40 hours of work, primarily outdoors, and technicians should be comfortable spending long days outdoors and traversing rough terrain. Technicians will be part of a crew of 2-4 ENCPH staff that frequently collaborates with additional partners. Posting Detail Information Posting Number P10868SE Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/17/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/20/2024 Posting Date 03/18/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 04/05/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to candidates When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic document: 1) A Resume. 2) Cover Letter For additional information Contact Us by: Matt Shinderman at matt.shinderman@osucascades.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» 1. Please describe your practice (including coursework) with wildland plant identification.2. Please describe your practice hiking and camping in both front-country and backcountry settings.3.Please describe any first aid and CPR training you have completed at the time of your application. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover LetterOptional Documents Skills:
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