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SPRING FIELD MONITORING LEADS
PUGET SOUND PRAIRIES
The University of Washington is advertising for up to three positions to assist with vegetation
monitoring in the prairies of western Washington. The primary focus will be a large project examining
restoration techniques in degraded prairie at multiple sites near Olympia (South Puget Sound) and Coupeville
(North Puget Sound). There may also be opportunities to participate in other projects, including one
examining companion planting with golden paintbrush. Projects are collaborations with multiple agencies,
including the Center for Natural Lands Management, The Nature Conservancy, Pacific Rim Institute,
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These positions are best
suited to mature, upper-level undergraduates, current graduate students, or recent graduates who are
considering advanced study or professional work in plant ecology, restoration ecology, or range
management.
Specific duties include:
• Relocate permanent vegetation monitoring plots, and re-photograph photopoints
• Lead vegetation monitoring (cover, plant density) using established methodologies
• Identify plants to species using botanical keys, and prepare herbarium specimens
• Assist with day-to-day field logistics
• Input data into database and perform quality assurance
Qualifications:
• Experience in standard vegetation sampling techniques, familiarity with basic surveying tools
• Two years of college credits with a focus on restoration ecology, fire ecology, botany, or a related field,
or two years of relevant work experience
• Good physical condition, and able to work long hours in variable weather
• Valid driver’s license
• Detail-oriented
• Neat and legible handwriting
• Able to work cooperatively with others
• Familiarity with the flora of Puget Sound prairies of Washington is desirable
Salary: $12.50-$13.00 / hour, depending on experience
Duration: Approximately 8 weeks with some part time weeks – April 21 through June 14, 2014
Location: Monitoring leads can be based either in Olympia (South Puget Sound) or on Whidbey Island
(North Puget Sound), although work will be required in both regions. When working at field sites in the
region where they are based, travel will be the responsibility of the applicant. When working at field sites in
the other region, lodging/camping will be provided and travel (mileage, food) will be reimbursed.
To apply, send the following materials electronically to Jon Bakker at the address below:
• One-page, hand-written cover letter (scanned) describing qualifications, specific dates of availability, and
contact information for two references knowledgeable about your work ethic and relevant experience
• Computer-generated resume
Applications will be reviewed beginning April 4. For more information, please contact:
• Jon Bakker, Associate Professor, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of
Washington, Box 354115, Seattle, WA 98195-4115 (jbakker@uw.edu, P: 206-221-3864