Job Description
This is a field-based position for ecologists involved in sampling and studying plants, soils, and rangeland ecology across Utah and Nevada, requiring camping in remote locations and working on an 8-day on, 6-day off hitch schedule from March to September.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field sampling of plants, soils, and rangeland ecology in remote locations throughout Utah and Nevada.
- Operate on an 8-day on, 6-day off hitch schedule during the field season.
- Camp in remote, non-established sites during fieldwork.
- Work collaboratively within a crew consisting of a crew lead and technicians.
- Prioritize and perform field tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate findings and progress clearly to team members and supervisors.
Requirements
- The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- This is a field-based position that operates on an 8 days on Tuesday through Tuesday followed by 6 days off throughout the season.
- Camping will be required during field work, often in remote locations not at established campsites.
- Positions available include Field Ecologists, Crew Leads, and Technicians.
- Sampling occurs throughout Utah and Nevada.
- Start dates are tentatively March 2, 2026, or March 30, 2026.
- All positions end in late August or early September, with potential extension into September based on location, performance, and need.
- The position requires working in remote locations, often in challenging environmental conditions.
- Candidates must be able to start and end their hitches at Salt Lake City, UT, which is the base location, but do not need to reside there.
- The position involves working in outdoor environments, which may include camping in remote areas, often not at established campsites.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)
Work schedule: 8 days on, 6 days off hitch schedule throughout the season
Work environment perks: field-based work in remote locations, camping required in remote areas, flexible work environment
Additional benefits: opportunities for extension into September, supportive and respectful work culture, accommodations for individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans
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