Req #: 230269

　　Department: WASHINGTON RARE PLANT CARE AND CONSERVATION

　　Job Location Detail: Mt. Rainier National Park

　　Posting Date: 01/22/2024

　　Closing Info: Closes On 02/11/2024

　　Salary: $20.01 per hour

　　Shift: First Shift

　　Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

　　As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

　　UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

　　POSITION PURPOSE

　　Washington Rare Plant Care and Conservation (Rare Care) is a program at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens dedicated to conserving Washington’s rare native plants. Rare Care partners with public agencies to plan and carry out monitoring, research, and restoration activities to conserve vascular plant species in Washington.

　　UWBG Rare Care has an internship available for the summer of 2024 for a qualified person seeking hands-on experience in plant sciences and land resource management fields.

　　The Rare Care intern (Research Aide 1 (NE H NI CNU)) will contribute to an effort at Mount Rainier National Park to identify and relocate priority populations of rare native plants in the park. At Mount Rainier, there are 17 vascular plant species that have state or federal status or are ranked as state or globally sensitive. However, many of these species were confirmed in the park based on single samples collected a century ago with vague or inaccurate location information. There are an additional 28 species that may occur in the park but have never been confirmed. Improving Park records to accurately document species locations is a critical step in conserving Cascade vegetation species and meeting the mandate of the NPS to preserve nature for generations to come.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Find and document populations of sensitive plants species across the park.

　　Map populations with handheld GPS units.

　　Identify plants to species using botanical dichotomous keys.

　　Collect and prepare voucher specimens for priority species.

　　Plan day-to-day field logistics and maintain field equipment.

　　Assist with data entry and development of GIS-based database of populations. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Duration and Schedule: 30-40 hours per week between June 20 and August 30Location: This position is located at Mt Rainier National Park, with two days of orientation at the Center of Urban Horticulture at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens in Seattle. Lodging at the park will be provided either in bunkhouses or in campgrounds. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　Two years college credits with major study in science, OR two years of work experience equivalent to that performed by a research aide.

　　Driver’s license. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Undergraduate coursework in botany, ecology, biology, environmental science or a related field.

　　Ability to work and travel outdoors in variable weather including extreme heat and heavy rains while maintaining a positive to neutral attitude.

　　Capable of standing and walking (up to 8 miles/day on rough, uneven terrain), bending, crouching and stooping for long periods of time.

　　Lifting/carrying items that weigh up to 30 pounds.

　　Self-motivated and able to serve independently with limited supervision after the initial training period. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience with working and traveling in remote areas.

　　Familiarity with the flora and ecosystems of Washington State and use of dichotomous keys. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 12th. For more information, please contact:

　　Wendy Gibble, University of Washington Botanic Gardens, Box 354115, Seattle WA 98195 ([email protected]; Phone: 206-897-1646)

　　University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.