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Field Assistant - Vegetation (Seasonal)

Inyo County Water Department
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DESCRIPTION

This recruitment will fill seasonal vacancies with the Water Department

Season: June - August

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
This position will entail daily field work during the summer on the Owens Valley floor

  • Running vegetation transects and performing other vegetation assessments according to a standardized protocol
  • Biological monitoring on the Lower Owens River Project
  • Avian surveys if applicable

The above duties require accessing remote areas via 4-wheel-drive vehicle and walking into such areas, using air photos for orientation, operating a GPS device to obtain coordinates, and setting up and executing field work as assigned at designated locations throughout the Owens Valley.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

  • A high school graduate or equivalent 
  • At least one year of experience working in a similar position or with at least 15 units of college coursework in a related field


KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Principles of biology, botany, ecology, and/or soil science
  • Principles of data collecting and basic mathematics
  • Geography of the Owens Valley
  • Basic first aid


ABILITY TO:

  • Organize and carry out daily activities with minimal supervision
  • Operate and maintain power and hand tools
  • Operate a camera
  • Read maps and aerial photographs
  • Keep accurate logs and records
  • Identify plants
  • Engage in revegetation work
  • Work well independently and with others
  • Work flexible hours
  • Work outdoors all day, often in adverse conditions including extreme temperatures, sun, wind, water, and insects
  • Walk up to five miles a day over difficult and remote terrain while carrying up to 30 pounds
  • Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment
  • Maintain a safe working environment


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • You may be required to drive a motor vehicle in the course of employment and must possess a valid operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation
  • Position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency
  • Required to wear safety shoes