(Hybrid) Temporary Gastropod Field Technician - School of Natural Resources and the Environment

The School of Natural Resources and the Environment is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Temporary Gastropod Field Technician located in Logan County, WV. We are hiring a summer field technician to assist on a project related to habitat management and gastropods. The technician will help a graduate student set up monitoring plots, collect data on snail abundance, perform species identification of snails, and assist with data entry and equipment upkeep.

What You'll Do

• Monitoring plot set up: 20% of time
• Gastropod abundance data collection: 50% of time
• Gastropod species identification: 15% of time
• Data entry and organization: 10% of time
• Equipment upkeep: 5% of time

Pay Grade: 10
Length of Assignment: 4.5 Months
Work Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

• Associate's degree or coursework in wildlife biology, ecology, or related field
• 0-6 months of experience involving:
  • Basic gastropod species identification or experience using a dichotomous key (preferred)
  • Ability to work both independently and part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work in harsh weather conditions and in difficult terrain
  • Basic knowledge of data entry in Excel
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

• Valid driver's license.

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