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We invest our knowledge, talents and resources, helping our customers achieve their most important goals. We apply scientific rigor and creativity, succeeding where others may fail, and we invest in our communities, making the world better for generations to come. All of us share a common purpose: to solve the greatest challenges of today and tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Our 22,000 employees work at the forefront of scientific innovation to tackle critical challenges in security, human health, manufacturing, energy and environmental management. Battelle’s work is grounded in the belief that science, technology and a passion for excellence can make industries more competitive and the world a better place.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Primary Function <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Battelle manages and operates the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) project, which is solely funded by the National Science Foundation. A 30+ year project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology, the observatory’s scientists and engineers are collecting a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems. Our teams use cutting-edge technology, including an airborne observation platform that captures images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data. Once structures are completed, a leading edge cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information. The Observatory includes more than 500+ personnel and is the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Field Ecologists reports to the Field Operations Manager.<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Field Ecologist I</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> - The Field Ecologist I is a biological sampling lead performing seasonal and periodic sampling activities and sample processing. Seasonal field sampling is conducted with the assistance of temporary field crews under the guidance of the Field Ecologist.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Location <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Domain 4 (D04) is</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> headquartered in Guanica, Puerto Rico. The town is about 100 miles and over two hours driving distance from San Juan, the capital city of the island, and about 20 miles west of Ponce, another principal city of the island. As a tropical island, the climate is hot and wet all year around. Puerto Rico is located in the hurricane alley, and during the hurricane season the weather can change significantly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>D04 have 4 sampling sites (2 terrestrial and 2 aquatic). Our core terrestrial site is located at the Guanica Dry Forest about 15 minutes from de Domain Support Facility (DSF), and our relocatable site is at the UPR-Lajas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) about 30 minutes from the DSF. Our core aquatic site is located at the Cupeyes River about 30 minutes from de DSF and our relocatable site is at the UPR- Limani AES about 2 hours from the DSF.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>The Guanica Dry Forest have a rugged dry terrain with thorny vegetation. The temperatures in the forest, on average, around 90 °F in shaded areas and over 100 °F in exposed areas, in contrast with the Lajas AES were the terrain is generally flat and the average high temperature is 90 degrees F. The plant communities vary by site and range from thorny vegetation and a high degree of plant and animal diversity at the Guanica Forest to a heavily managed agricultural site at the Lajas AES. Our aquatic sites are relatively shallow, however can be flashy in the raining season. There are many stinging insects and plants that cause rashes. Since Puerto Rico is a tropical island, there are several invasive species that would pose a hazard and potentially can be caught in our traps. As well D04 use Peanut butter as a bait for Small Mammal trapping. All of our sites require walk and carry equipment to the sampling point, so a tripping hazard is always present. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Due the culture of the island, the candidate needs to be fluent in Spanish and English (speak, read and write).Working schedules are generally coordinated with 2 weeks in advance. Some protocols require start early in the morning and some ends late in the afternoon, Techs will need to be flexible in the hours. Weeks are 40 hours with possible overtime. The general ratio of field to lab work is about 75% field and 25% lab but that can change according to the necessity of the field work.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Major Responsibilities <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><b><i><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Instrumentation (tower) emphasis:</span></u></i></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Test, troubleshoot and operate instruments, calibration equipment and test fixtures.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Inspect and maintain civil infrastructure including boom arms, sensor mounts, towers, boardwalks and instrument huts.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Record activities, completed work and trouble tickets according to Field Operations protocol.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>General duties include:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Report activities, completed work, and sampling problems according to Field Operations protocols.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Inspect, maintain and operate field, safety and laboratory equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Operate laboratory equipment (e.g. Wiley Mill, drying oven, analytical balance, centrifugal mill, pH meter, microscope, and muffle furnace).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and training of seasonal field personnel.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Provide instruction and technical guidance to seasonal field personnel.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Perform plot establishment by locating plots with GPS navigation as well as measuring and marking plots.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Assist the Field Operations Manager with materials planning, inventory and ordering as well as day-to-day oversight of personnel and scheduling of activities coordinated from the field office.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Follow NEON Project safety and Field Operations policy and procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Field activities may include:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Follow established, standardized field protocols for sample collection and handling; record and verify accuracy of data from sample collections; process samples in the laboratory; send samples to external analytical labs. Train and lead field crews performing the aforementioned items.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Perform other field sampling activities as assigned including: ground beetle collection (pitfall trapping), mosquito collection (CO2 light traps, tick collection (dragging and flagging) and soil core collection.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Test, troubleshoot and operate tower, soil and aquatic instruments, calibration equipment and test fixtures.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Inspect and maintain civil infrastructure including boom arms, sensor mounts, towers, boardwalks and instrument huts.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Monitor and sample aquatic sites for water quality, biological indicators and physical properties of site (e.g. gaging streams, geomorphic mapping).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Physical demands:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>The work is physical and involves walking, hiking, prolonged standing, walking and bending. Heavy items (e.g. equipment and packs up to 40 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Work environment:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Fieldwork includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals. Tower work involves performing work on instrument towers ranging in height from 24 feet to 300 feet, which will include ascending and descending multiple flights of stairs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Position Requirements <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>The NEON Project will be selecting a Field Ecologist I, II or Senior Field Ecologist.</span></i></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> Equivalent education and experience may be considered.<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white'><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Field Ecologist I</span></i></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental sciences or related scientific discipline.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>One (1) or more years’ of related experience.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>