2 Wildlife Field Technician Positions in the Thunder Basin of eastern Wyoming.
Job Description & Duties: The Ecosystem Management Research Institute is hiring 2 seasonal wildlife technicians/interns to conduct inventories of selected grassland species in the Thunder Basin prairie ecosystem. Field surveys will begin in early May and continue until August. Primary activities will be to GPS and map the occurrence of prairie dog colonies, conduct point count surveys for grassland bird species, and sample amphibian populations. Other related duties include collecting habitat data and entering data. For more information about our work in Thunder Basin visit: <http://www.emri.org/Projects/TBGPEA/tbgpea_wy.htm>www.emri.org/Projects/TBGPEA/tbgpea_wy.htm Qualifications: 1) Knowledge of techniques including species identification, use of maps and GPS, and habitat sampling, 2) Ability to work effectively with private landowners, companies, and state and federal agency personnel, 3) Must be in good physical condition and be able to work independently and as part of a small team, 4) Must be able to safely operate vehicles with standard transmissions, and 5) Must be able to start work in early May. Salary: $1600-1800 per month, commensurate with education level and experience. Housing, field equipment, and field vehicles will be provided. Individuals are responsible for providing their own transportation to the project area. Requirements: Valid driver's license Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter addressing each of the identified qualifications. Also, include the names, addresses, emails, and telephone numbers of three references. Applicant selection will continue until positions are filled. Send requested information to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] or mail to Carolyn Mehl, EMRI, P.O. Box 717, Seeley Lake, MT 59868. (For more information about this position contact Carolyn Mehl at (<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]) or call (406) 677-0247).
