Wildlife Technician_Peery

University of Wisconsin Madison
$20.00 HOURLY
United States, California, Merced
Nov 15, 2024
Job Summary: Up to 2 wildlife technicians are needed to conduct surveys for California spotted owls in Tahoe National Forest. Positions will begin April 7 and end August 8, 2025, and technicians must commit to working through the entire period. Pay starts at $20.00 per hour depending upon experience. Housing will be provided. Wildlife technicians will conduct surveys for spotted and barred owls, assess reproductive status, locate nest and roost trees, assist in the capture and deployment/recapture of GPS data loggers on owls, monitor movements of GPS tagged owls, program and deploy Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs), care for equipment/lures, and record sightings of other animals encountered. Wildlife technicians will also record, transcribe, enter data into computer databases, and validate data that was collected in the field. A typical workweek is 40 hours, and frequent camping is required. Schedules will be irregular. For example, barred owl work will be primarily nocturnal, but spotted owl work will occur in the hours surrounding dusk and dawn. Work involving the placement and maintenance of ARUs will be diurnal. Technicians may be required to rotate between owl and ARU duties. Work involving owl captures will be in pairs but most other work will be solo. Work will often require off-trail hiking in steep, forested terrain, during day or night. Technicians must be respectful of others as well as work and live together cooperatively. Qualified technicians will have a bachelor's degree in wildlife or related field, and/or have relevant experience conducting wildlife surveys, experience working in remote conditions, the ability to hike in a time efficient manner in steep terrain, and experience safely driving 4-wheel drive vehicles on unpaved, rough backcountry roads. Our results will be translated into recommendations to land management agencies responsible for maintaining viable spotted owl populations such as the US Forest Service. The application deadline is 17 Jan, 2025, however we will review applicants and conduct interviews on a rolling basis. The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. Responsibilities: Conducts research experiments with limited supervision. Provides technical support with some degree of independence for research projects and/or labs under moderate supervision. 70% Prepares lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications. Performs lab or field tests. 5% Inspects and maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and facility spaces 20% Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications 5% Reviews data to summarize results for presentations or reporting Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: http://diversity.wisc.edu">Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Bachelor's degree in wildlife or related field, or relevant field experience. Qualifications: -Applicants must be physically fit (i.e., able to walk long distances in steep mountainous terrain with field gear in a time efficient manner). -Ability to follow supervisor's instructions and adhere to established scientific protocols. -Ability to take detailed field notes and translate these into electronic databases. -Ability to work alone and off-trail far from human settlements often at night. -Ability and confidence navigating unfamiliar terrain on foot at night with a map, compass and GPS. -Ability to navigate and safely operate 4-wheel-drive vehicles on rough, unpaved, minimally maintained backcountry roads at night. -A clean driving record is required, and hiring is contingent upon passing a UW driving background check. -Ability to learn how to program Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs) -Must be willing to commit to working from April 7th through August 8th, 2025. -Must work and live cooperatively. License/Certification: Required Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards Work Schedule: A typical workweek is 40 hours, and frequent camping is required. Schedules will be irregular. For example, barred owl work will be primarily nocturnal, but spotted owl work will occur in the hours surrounding dusk and dawn. Work involving the placement and maintenance of Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs) will be diurnal. Technicians may be required to rotate between owl, and ARU duties. Work will often require off-trail hiking in steep, forested terrain, during day or night. Technicians must be respectful of others as well as work and live together cooperatively. Work Type: It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding. Salary: Minimum $20.00 HOURLY Depending on Qualifications Additional Information: A typical workweek is 40 hours, and frequent camping is required. Schedules will be irregular. For example, barred owl work will be primarily nocturnal, but spotted owl work will occur in the hours surrounding dusk and dawn. Work involving the placement and maintenance of Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs) will be diurnal. Technicians may be required to rotate between owl, and ARU duties. Work will often require off-trail hiking in steep, forested terrain, during day or night. Technicians must be respectful of others as well as work and live together cooperatively. How to Apply: Include a cover letter stating why you are interested in a position, a resume with at least three references with their contact information. Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials: Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience and and why you are interested in the position. References (required) - List contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice. It's important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Contact: Hong Zhang hong.zhang@wisc.edu 608-265-4473 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See http://www.wisconsinrelay.com/">RELAY_SERVICE for further information. 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