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New Mexico Highlands University

Research Aide V (52404)

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What they do

A Forest or Conservation Technician works with foresters and conservation scientists to help maintain forests and natural areas. Tracks data on water, soil, disease and insect damage in forest areas; tracks wildlife and maintain trails or campsites; monitors timber and logging activity; patrols and assists with forest fire prevention measures; provides information to the public on forest or natural areas conservation .

$53,583 / year median in New Mexico

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Details Position Type:
Part Time -
Reg Education Level:
High School or GED Salary Range:
$14.00
Hourly Travel Percentage:
None Job Category:
Student Description Primary Contact:
Dylin Montoya Email:
dylinmontoya@nmhu.edu
Job Summary/Description/Physical Demands:
Students hired through this posting will support NMHU's Department of Forestry, as well as the related efforts of the New Mexico Reforestation Center. Duties assigned to this position may include both on campus and field assignments that support the Department of Forestry and/or New Mexico Reforestation Center objectives and deliverables. Individuals hired under this posting will also have the potential to serve as Reforestation Technicians and Nursery Trainees for the New Mexico Reforestation Center.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
College Student at NMHU, enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours
High School Diploma or GED Experience:
No experience to some clerical/office experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Students currently enrolled in the B.S. in Forestry or B.A. on Conservative Management programs will be preferred. Individuals with prior experience in field research, technical tree climbing, seed collection, seed processing, nursery production environments, and/pr tree planting will be preferred. Current NMHU defensive driver training is preferred, but training will be provided if needed.