Position: Natural Resources Technician - Temporary Agency: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Work Location: Grand Rapids/Aitkin/Cloquet - Minnesota Start Date: March 2013 Salary: $14.61 per hour Job Description: Support habitat evaluation work for sharp-tailed grouse in MN by assisting with the collection of field data. Work will involve capture and radio-collaring of grouse, locating grouse via radio telemetry, nest monitoring, brood counts, sampling habitat composition and structure, entry of data into electronic files, maintenance of data collection equipment, and writing summaries of activities. Work will often be performed independently. Position is temporary and anticipated to last through mid-August. Position is limited to 40 hours per week but due to the nature of the field work, the technician will be expected to work outside of normal business hours including weekends, early mornings, and evenings. Field vehicles will be available for research use only. Qualifications: Education or experience in field methods for wildlife research. Applicants with a BS in wildlife biology or a related field are preferred. A working knowledge of Geographic Position Systems (GPS), basic computer programs (i.e., Microsoft Office), navigation, geographic information systems (GIS), and radio telemetry. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, communicate findings orally, keep detailed and accurate records, write reports, and communicate effectively with project personnel and private landowners. Technician must be physically fit, able to walk over difficult terrain, work under adverse weather conditions, and operate a motor vehicle on minimally maintained roads. Must possess a valid driver's license. Experience with capture and handling of birds, radio telemetry for wildlife tracking, and forest assessment are highly desirable. To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references (name telephone, and e-mail) as a single attachment in an e-mail to Lindsey Shartell, Forest Habitat Assessment Biologist ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. For questions contact Lindsey by e-mail or telephone (218-999-7932). -- Lindsey M. Shartell, PhD Forest Habitat Assessment Biologist MN DNR - Division of Fish and Wildlife 1201 East Highway 2 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Phone: 218-999-7932
