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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Groveland Ranger District; Stanislaus National Forest (USFS), California</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.3800000000000001; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the USFS, is recruiting a </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Botany Crew Lead</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\"> to conduct vegetation surveys and invasive species treatments within the Sierra Nevada. This role supports the Basin &amp; Range Forestry program&rsquo;s mission to improve forest resilience amid climate change and increasing wildfire risk.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.3800000000000001; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">The position contributes directly to forest health by supporting vegetation management, fuels reduction, and conservation of sensitive plant species. Work conducted under USFS protocols informs land management planning and long-term ecosystem sustainability.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.3800000000000001; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Crew members gain hands-on experience with USFS processes, compliance standards, and field methodologies, with opportunities for interdisciplinary exposure (e.g., wildlife, archaeology, hydrology, recreation).</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Essential Job Functions </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">may include the following:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.2; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Specific duties include, but are not limited to:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"list-style-type:disc\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Conducting botanical surveys to determine species identity, population characteristics, environmental conditions, and factors affecting vigor and habitat extent.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"list-style-type:disc\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; 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font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Ensure all crew members follow established safety procedures and practices.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"list-style-type:disc\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Coordinate schedules, field activities, and transportation for efficient project implementation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"list-style-type:disc\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Foster a positive work environment by providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to crew members.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"list-style-type:disc\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Facilitate clear communication between the crew, agency partners, and Great Basin Institute staff.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.2; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">This role is instrumental in building a robust dataset to enhance forest management strategies while supporting the professional development of field crew members and advancing the shared mission of the USFS and the Basin &amp; Range Forestry program.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.3800000000000001\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Location</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.3800000000000001; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Stanislaus National Forest &ndash; Groveland Ranger District</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.3800000000000001; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">This position is based along the Highway 120 corridor near the Stanislaus River canyon on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.3800000000000001; 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font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Nearby communities include Groveland, Pinecrest, and Twain Harte, with the San Francisco Bay Area approximately three hours west. The area offers hiking, fishing, camping, and other outdoor recreation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.2\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">WORK SCHEDULE</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.2\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Projects begin as May and end as late as October.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.2\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">The Botany Crew follow 10-hour days, four days per week schedule</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom:13px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Temporary Special Assignment employees are eligible to receive holiday pay, if approved by the partner. TSAs holiday schedule will comply with the project partner holiday schedule., unless otherwise specified in their employment offer. TSAs working five (5) eight (8) hour days per workweek will be paid eight (8) hours for all holidays. TSAs working four (4) ten (10) hour days per workweek will be paid ten (10) hours for all holidays.&nbsp; Same with other approved/allowable workweek configurations; these can be accommodated accordingly with Banked Holidays.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.2\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.3800000000000001\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Tech Wage</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:12pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">: $26/hour with overtime at 1.5&times; hourly rate. Full-time, average 40 hours per week.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.3800000000000001\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">Housing</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:12pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">: Free shared housing provided for the crew members.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.3800000000000001\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">In addition to a competitive base salary, this full-time, on-site position includes company-paid premium comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance, as well as $25,000 Life/AD&amp;D policy. Voluntary short-term and long-term disability policies are available, along with voluntary Life/AD&amp;D policies for family members. Mental health support resources are employer provided, competitive PTO accrual, and paid holidays. This role contributes to GBI&rsquo;s significant positive impacts within the fields of environmental research, education, and conservation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"line-height:1.3800000000000001\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none\">TSA employees who serve a term under 52 weeks in duration, and have a thirty (30) day or less break between terms, and then sign a second term that (cumulatively) becomes greater than 52 weeks of employment, will be eligible for the &gt;1-year TSA benefits (equivalent to Regular full-time employees). 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