Specifications include, but are not limited to: Collect high quality plant ecological data utilizing a demonstrated understanding of wetland plant ecology through course work, experience or professional development. Familiarity with the flora in the Great Plains region of the US. Capable of sight recognition of common dominant species to the level of genus and species. Strong proficiency using dichotomous botanical keys and field guides to identify a taxon to the level of genus or species. Proficiency in keying unknown plants using diagnostic keys. Ability to distinguish difficult graminoid taxa. College or graduate level course work in botany, plant taxonomy, systematics or similar. Previous experience conducting botanical or ecological field work, including the collection and preservation of plant specimens. Soil scientist with demonstrated ability to collect and process high quality soil samples and data following established field protocols.
