Ecology Technician, National Wetland Condition Assessment
Colorado Natural Heritage Program
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
* Travel by car around Colorado to EPA selected sites and then hike to point using handheld GPS, topographic maps, atlas, and satellite images* Determine if site meets wetland qualifications for EPA and set up the assessment area* Dig soil pit 100cm long by 100cm wide and 125cm deep, then horizinate, characterize soil, determine hydric soil indicators if applicable, and take chemistry and bulk density samples* Identify wetland plants to the genus using Colorado dichotomous keys* Take three separate water samples and then use filter to collect chlorophyll-a * Hike in and out of site while carrying personal and group gear (~50lbs) including shovels, soil cores, mallet, Munsell color book, soil knife, iPad, soil sample bags, stapler, water sample kit* Send time-sensitive samples on ice to EPA lab locations within 24 hours of collection* Accurately fill out EPA forms and upload site photos to EPA Sharepoint location* Collaborate daily with crew in the field and while camping together