JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks

FORESTRY FIELD ASSISTANTUAF Forest Growth and Yield Program

JOB DURATION May 12 through August 28 2010MAJOR 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 SCHEDULE40 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 FairbanksMost work away from Fairbanks, tent camping.

QUALIFICATIONSAt least 1 year of post-secondary education in forestry, NRM, biology or related fieldPreferred college course in resource measurements and plant identificationAdquate forestry fieldwork experience requiredSufficient 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@alaska.edu or call (907) 474-7079