Position: Natural Resources Technician - Temporary Agency: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Work Location: Grand Rapids, Minnesota Start Date & Duration: April 10, 2017 - June 2017 Salary: Approx. $16.70 per hour Job Description: Support forest wildlife habitat research examining the use of managed forest wildlife openings by American woodcock. Work will involve evening singing ground, crepuscular flight surveys, and nighttime spotlighting for woodcock, vegetation composition and structure sampling, other wildlife and forest inventory, and GIS mapping. One temporary position will be offered, which will last through mid-June with the potential to extend dependent on funding. The position is limited to 40 hours per week but due to the nature of the field work, technicians will be expected to work outside of normal hours. Technicians must be able to start work April 10, and will be expected to work evening hours when conducting woodcock surveys. A field vehicle will be provided for research use. Technicians will work out of the Grand Rapids office with daily travel to field sites. Housing is not provided. Required 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 and Excel), navigation, geographic information systems (i.e., ArcGIS), and vegetation identification. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, follow established protocols, communicate findings orally, keep detailed and accurate records, write reports, and communicate effectively with wildlife managers and private landowners. Technician must be physically fit, able to walk over difficult terrain, work under adverse weather conditions, sit still for long periods of time, hear and see well, and operate a motor vehicle on minimally maintained roads. Must possess a valid driver's license. Field experience involving avian research and Minnesota vegetation identification and sampling is highly desirable, especially when performed full time and independently. 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 Research Scientist ([email protected]). The deadline to apply is February 17, 2017, however review of applications will begin immediately and the position may be filled before this date. For questions contact Lindsey by e-mail or telephone (218-328-8870).
