Invasive Plant Management & Inventory Technicians (Elko, NV)

The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition (ENLC) is hiring five (5) Invasive Plant Management & Inventory Field
Technicians to work in the Elko, NV District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This project is funded through a
cooperative agreement between the Elko District BLM and ENLC. ENLC’s Elko Noxious and Invasive Weed Management
Program plays a pivotal role in supporting critical BLM initiatives, including inventorying locations of noxious weeds and
other invasive species, using an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) approach to determine the most effective
method of invasive species control, stabilization and rehabilitation of disturbed areas, and adaptive management for
controlling new invasive species. Through these efforts, this program makes a meaningful impact on the environment,
maintaining the health of our native landscapes on public lands.

FIELD TECHNICIAN DUTIES:

❖ Inventorying, monitoring, and controlling noxious weed populations

❖ Identifying plants to the species level, surveying and mapping infestations with GPS receivers, capturing
digital photo points, and managing data

❖ Monitoring noxious weed populations using standardized protocols to ensure treatment effectiveness

❖ Control infestations with herbicide applied via backpack sprayers and trucks/UTVs with boom and handgun
sprayers following standard protocols and laws

❖ Coordinating daily logistics with ENLC Crew Lead, Field Coordinator, and key BLM staff

❖ Driving large 4x4 trucks with loaded trailers on highways and on remote two-track roads

❖ Hiking over uneven terrain while carrying gear weighing up to 40 lbs

❖ Obtain a Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) pesticide applicator’s license

❖ Safe and effective use of provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

❖ Occasional camping in remote areas for multiple nights

❖ Safe operation of UTVs

The fieldwork is dynamic and much of it will take place in remote locations and in variable weather conditions. Some
camping may be required but would be the exception. The Invasive Plant Management & Inventory Technicians will
encounter a variety of opportunities for professional development, including exposure to a spectrum of noxious and
invasive plant management techniques, overcoming day-to-day challenges of working in remote settings, and the ability
to effectively support the success of a mission-driven non-profit organization. This exciting role contributes to ENLC’s
significant positive impacts within the fields of environmental research, education, and conservation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

❖ Some experience or education in any of the following: invasive plant management, biological sciences, natural

resources, botany, GIS, rangeland management, or general plant taxonomy

❖ Ability to work safely and productively in remote field settings under adverse and rapidly changing
conditions, including camping in remote areas for consecutive nights

❖ Willingness and ability to follow directions and safety protocols
❖ Experience operating 4WD vehicles, with a valid state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record for the

past three (3) years
❖ Physically fit to work outdoors, carry up to 40 lbs while hiking several miles over uneven terrain, and

withstand the rigors of a high-desert environment in all seasons
❖ Motivated, detail-oriented self-starter that has the flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities
❖ Able to pass a Department of Interior Tier 1 background investigation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

❖ Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for navigation

❖ Demonstrated skill in towing loaded trailers on highways and remote two-track roads

❖ Knowledge and/or field experience with the vegetation of the Great Basin region

❖ Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass

❖ Experience using dichotomous keys to identify plants to species

❖ Experience camping overnight in remote areas for consecutive nights

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

❖ $18.50/hour
❖ $40 per diem when camping
❖ $200 monthly health insurance allowance
❖ $75 weekly housing allowance
❖ Wilderness First Aid Certification, valid for 3 years
❖ Eligibility to Pro Deals, such as Outdoor ProLink

SCHEDULE:

❖ 20-week term, beginning late April or early May and ending in September or October 2025

❖ 40-hour work week
o First 3-4 weeks of training: Monday through Friday, 0700-1500
o Remainder of field season: Monday through Thursday, 0600-1600

Note: Successful candidates are responsible for their own housing while working on this project. Participants must
supply their own personal outdoor gear and equipment; required PPE will be provided.

ABOUT ENLC: The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition (ENLC), based in Ely, NV, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
dedicated to the advancement of environmental conservation through projects, research, education, and partnerships
throughout the arid and semi-arid West.

ABOUT THE ELKO, NV AREA: The Elko District BLM encompasses 12.5 million acres and has topography typical of the
Great Basin with broad valleys separated by mountain ranges. Nestled in the valley of the Ruby Mountains, it is only a
20-minute drive into one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the state. Often described as the Swiss Alps of
Nevada, the Ruby Mountains’ steep peaks rise nearly 5,000 feet above the valley below, capped by Ruby Dome at over
10,000 feet. The drive to the top of the infamous Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway is less than an hour from Elko, where
the hikes range from half days to multi-day thru-hikes on the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail, highlighting jagged
peaks and stunning alpine lakes. In the wintertime, the Rubies boast 200 inches of cold smoke snow each year;
seducing snowshoers, snowmobilers, yurt hikers, and powder-hungry backcountry and heli-skiers alike. North of Elko,
the Jarbidge Wilderness beckons to climbers and canyoneers, and can be found chock-full of wildflowers in the spring
and summer months.

The city of Elko (population 21,000) is located along the I-80 corridor and is approximately 230 miles west of Salk Lake
City, UT and 290 miles east of Reno, NV. Full of rich Nevada history, local attractions include the annual Cowboy Poetry
Gathering and the well-known Basque Festival. The Humboldt River cuts through Elko’s city center, and hot springs are
located right outside the city.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three (3)
references in one document to Ties Thompson at tthompson@envlc.org. Please put “Elko Invasive Plant
Management & Inventory Field Technician” in the email subject line and state where you found the job
announcement (i.e., job board, ENLC website, word of mouth, etc.). Applications are accepted until positions are
filled. For more information about ENLC, visit http://www.envlc.org/ or contact Ties if you have questions.