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Wildlife Research Technician in Nevada

Utah State University
$15.00 / hr
United States, Utah, Logan
Nov 28, 2024
Wildlife Research Technician in Nevada Requisition ID: 2024-8479 # of Openings: 2 Location: Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Quinney College of Natural Resourcs Department: Wildland Resources Advertised Salary: $15.00 per hour Overview Wildlife Technician Needed The Frey lab at Utah State University is seeking two seasonal technicians to assist graduate research studying raven caching behavior in central Nevada. The position is full-time from February 3rd to June 15th, 2025. A private room in furnished housing is provided in Austin, Nevada. Technicians will work directly for the graduate student, Sierra Pederson, in the field and coordinate with the co-advisors (Nicki Frey and Dustin Ranglack), USDA, USGS, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Weekly schedules will vary, averaging 25-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities Conduct RRHL (raven, raptor, horse, and livestock) surveys through sagebrush and pinyon-juniper habitats to determine raven population densities near Greater sage-grouse lekking sites Follow research protocol to set up game camera traps for monitoring the uptake of eggs at bait stations Accurately catalog game camera photos for data analysis Track Bluetooth transmitters using a Yagi antenna across large expanses of sagebrush landscapes Identify raven nests and patterns in raven behavior across the study area Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Valid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials Efficiently work individually and as part of a team Ability to maintain a positive attitude while conducting fieldwork in varying conditions Effectively follow directions Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with an ATV Ability to drive off-road and use 4-wheel drive vehicles Basic bird identification Interest in a natural resources field of study Affinity for rural western town Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary $15.00 per hour ADA The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work performed. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Bending, crawling, squatting, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 45 pounds and be required to walk for 5+ miles per day on uneven terrain or stand for long periods of time. University Highlights The S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources is nationally and internationally recognized for its research, extension, and teaching on natural and socio-environmental ecosystems. It is a high-impact college at Utah State University with over $15M in research funding annually, 55 tenure-track faculty in three departments, and close partnerships with federal and state natural resource agencies. The Department of Wildland Resources in QCNR encompasses research in applied terrestrial ecology, including the ecology and management of wildlife, forests, rangelands, conservation biology, and climate change adaptation. Award-winning faculty teach courses that prepare students for professional careers in many natural resources fields, including programs accredited by the Society of American Foresters and the Society for Range Management and aligned with the Society of Ecological Restoration. Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . About the Region U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. updated 04/2024 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8479/wildlife-research-technician-in-nevada/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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