Student Position Announcement
Biological Sciences Technician/Logistics Assistant
Arctic Network Inventory and Monitoring Program
National Park Service
Fairbanks, Alaska
Application deadline: Friday, 27 March 2009
For further information, please contact:
Kumi Rattenbury
Email: kumi_rattenbury [at] nps.gov
Phone: 907-455-0673
Or:
Jim Lawler
Email: jim_lawler [at] nps.gov
Phone: 907-455-0624
The National Park Service (NPS) Arctic Network (ARCN) seeks to recruit 2
undergraduate or graduate students for summer 2009 (approximately 18
May-4 September, depending on the student's semester schedule). Students
will assist with established field projects in the capacity of
logistics, expediting gear, and data entry. They will also assist in the
field on vegetation and soil surveys, small mammals surveys, and lakes
and streams sampling.
Qualified applicants must have strong organizational skills, work well
individually and in teams, have working knowledge of Microsoft Word,
Excel, and some experience using GPS and GIS (ArcMap), and have
experience with wilderness camping and hiking. Preference will be given
to candidates with remote fieldwork experience and experience working
with data summarization and databases. The incumbent will complete
training in aircraft, wilderness, bear, and firearms safety and 1st
aid/CPR during the first few weeks of work.
To apply, please email a resume, cover letter highlighting experience
and interest, and contact information for three references (professors,
supervisors, etc.) no later than Friday, 27 March 2009, to Kumi
Rattenbury (kumi_rattenbury [at] nps.gov). You must be a U.S. citizen,
provide proof of enrollment for fall 2009, and provide your college
transcripts prior to employment as a student hire.
For further information, please contact Kumi Rattenbury:
Email: kumi_rattenbury [at] nps.gov
Phone: 907-455-0673
Or:
Jim Lawler
Email: jim_lawler [at] nps.gov
Phone: 907-455-0624