JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – University of Alaska Fairbanks FORESTRY FIELD ASSISTANT – UAF Forest Growth and Yield Program

JOB DURATION

May 12 through August 28 2010

MAJOR DUTIES

Work with a forestry crew remeasuring fixed size plots.

Locate plots on ground and on maps (orienteering).

Perform basic forest measurements such as tree diameter, height.

Measure seedling/sapling growth and vigor.

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week at various locations in interior and south-central Alaska.

Work 8 days on and 6 days off

University pays for living expenses while traveling away from Fairbanks

Most work away from Fairbanks, tent camping.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 1 year of post-secondary education in forestry, NRM, biology or related field

Preferred college course in resource measurements and plant identification

Adquate forestry fieldwork experience required

Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel® and Access® preferred

SALARY

$11.79 per hour

Apply at the following website https://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=69744.

For more information contact Tom Malone at tmalone or call (907) 474-7079.

Research Aid position FLYER 2010.doc