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VEGETATION MANAGEMENT FIELD DIRECTOR $25-$28/hr

EnviroSystems Management, Inc. is seeking a vegetation management field director to support various vegetation and noxious weed survey and treatment projects in the southwest. The ideal candidate would possess a degree in natural resources, have an Arizona Applicator Certification, and have at least one year of experience in noxious weed survey, treatment, data entry, GPS use, and would be able to conduct field work up to 75% of the time. The vegetation management field director would be required to manage field technicians, operate and repair vehicles and other field equipment, and collaborate with office staff to produce maps, reports, and data upon completion of fieldwork.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Communicate with clients and plan field logistics

* Mix and apply herbicides using a variety of techniques including spot spraying, broadcast spraying, and backpack spraying

* Conduct small- and large-scale herbicide applications and field surveys, coordinate field logistics, and provide oversight of noxious weed and vegetation survey/treatment implementation and data management

* Conduct data-entry after field work including pesticide application reports

* Provide quality control to noxious weed management projects

* Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools

* Review and interpret biological data and research literature

* Operate vehicles safely especially in rough terrain and follow all required safety protocols

* Diagnose and repair vehicles (often in the field if issues are encountered)

* Photograph and effectively document field site conditions, habitats, species, and landforms

* Conduct field work up to 75% of the time

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Proficient in identification of common and rare native plants and common invasive plants and noxious weeds in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and/or Nevada

* Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for data entry and reporting

* Experience conducting field surveys including relevant planning and field logistics

* Knowledge of noxious/invasive weed survey and monitoring techniques and ability to learn and implement new protocols

* GIS and GPS-use experience required

* Ability to take initiative, work independently, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure tasks are completed in the most effective and efficient manner

* Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team of resource scientists

Send resume with cover letter to info@esmaz.com

Full Time/Permanent – $52,000 to $65,000/year (commensurate with experience)

The successful candidate either will be currently permitted or meet the qualifications to be immediately permitted as a Project Director/Field Director with a variety of public land managing agencies at the Federal and state level with particular emphasis the on U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, and in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and New Mexico. Experience in California, Idaho, west Texas, and western Colorado is also beneficial but not necessary. The position requires the ability to supervise cultural resources surveys and other archaeological projects in remote locations and over steep terrain, and often requires camping for a week or more at a time. Therefore, a clean driving record and the ability to work out-of-town for multiple sequential field sessions are also essential. The successful candidate will provide demonstrable expertise supervising all aspects of cultural resources survey, site recording and site significance evaluations, as well as technical report writing.

Experience with archaeological, monitoring, testing and data recovery is a plus but is not required. Candidates should be well-versed with the completion of survey forms (from a variety of states and federal agencies, but particularly those noted above), operating GPS units with a data recorder, and conducting quality control/quality assurance reviews of data. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Federal cultural resources regulations (particularly National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 compliance), the ability to coordinate and communicate with agencies and clients and manage budgets and schedules. The candidates also should be motivated, resourceful, dedicated, and organized. Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and a minimum of five years of work experience as a supervisory archaeologist (e.g., Crew Chief, Project/Field Director). This position also has potential for advancement to Principal Investigator/Project Manager, if or when the candidate meets the necessary requirements. The ideal candidate is someone who desires a long-term career in archaeology/CRM (preferably with EnviroSystems) with advancements in responsibilities and commensurate compensation based on demonstrable abilities and competence.

Project Director Responsibilities:

• Managing cultural resource projects of various scopes and sizes

• Supervising archaeological field crews

• Directing cultural resources inventories with in-field analyses and documentation of prehistoric and/or historic artifacts and archaeological features

• Authoring and editing site documentation forms and writing technical reports

• Completing projects within schedule and on budget

• Effectively and accurately communicating with agency compliance personnel, clients, and coworkers

Project Director Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology

• At least 5 years supervisory archaeology and fieldwork experience

• Ability to be listed on EnviroSystems’ various federal and state cultural resource permits

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

• Good technical writing skills with a record of completing, editing, and producing cultural resource compliance reports, and meeting deadlines

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment requiring multitasking, task prioritization, and responsibility/task delegation without strict supervision

Project Director Benefits:

100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, LTD insurance, 401(k) plan with employer safe harbor contributions, paid sick leave, and paid vacation.

Please submit a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae with references to: jwhiting@esmaz.com and dhart@esmaz.com