Position: Seasonal Field Technician – 2 positions Employer: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources
Classification: Wildlife Technician (90660) Duration: March 2017 – July 2017 Pay range: $12.00/hr Work Location: Stevens Point, WI (will travel to Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties) Position Description: The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a seasonal wetland field technician to assist with a project examining water-bird abundance and ecological functioning of wetlands and their adjacent uplands in the Glacial Habitat Restoration Area (GHRA) of Wisconsin. Selected wetlands will occur on state, federal and private lands. Technicians will report to Stevens Point, WI but extensive independent travel to the GHRA will be required. Main duties will include following secretive marshbird protocols (call-response surveys), conducting visual surveys of waterfowl pairs and broods, identifying other wetland dependent birds (point counts), and taking various measurements to assess wetland condition (including wetland rapid assessment methods). Other duties will include recording and managing data, data entry, contacting landowners, driving university vehicles, and interaction with state and federal conversation partners. Department/University Description: Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable word. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit www.uwsp.edu for more information about UW-Stevens Point. Qualifications: Required: -Course work in or completed B.S. degree in wildlife science, natural resources, or a related field -Ability to work in adverse conditions such as cold temperatures, snow and ice, difficult terrain insects, walking miles in waders, irritating plants, etc. -Strong work ethic -Interpersonal skills -Ability to work independently and with a partner or group for long hours Preferred: - Previous field experience identifying wetland dependent birds and wetland plants - Previous field experience working in wetlands and/or working long shifts - Previous field experience with ATVs -A satisfactory driving record as defined by UW-Stevens Point Transportation Services policy 6.1-6.3 (an unsatisfactory record includes, but is not limited to three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years, an Operation While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within 12 months, or suspension or revocation of driver’s license) Appointment Date: March 15, 2017 or shortly thereafter Terms of Employment: This position will require frequent, independent travel and the ability to pass a driving record check as prescribed by UW System Administrative Policy 615 is required. Applicants must be able to pass a background check, and exhibit a willingness to work an unpredictable schedule. Deadline: End of the day, 11:59pm, February 28, 2017. Review will begin March 1, 2017. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience (please reference WI GHRA Project in the subject line) - Resume - Names and contact information for three (3) professional references To Apply: Step 1: Please select the applicable link below: External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System) https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?&; Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System) https://wayf.wisconsin.edu/DS/WAYF?entityID=https%3A%2F%2Fhrs.wisconsin.edu%2Fshibboleth&return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hrs.wisconsin.edu%2FShibboleth.sso%2FDS%3FSAMLDS%3D1%26target%3Dss%253Amem%253A7db9c9cbf26b6a396d60d62bbcfdd62d982705021d9a0bad3a1607440016ee02 Step 2: Under "Basic Job Search" choose:  "Advanced Search"  Job Opening ID: “12844”  Find Jobs Posted Within: "Anytime"  "Search"  Select "Posting Title"  Click "Apply Now" You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login" If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process Step 3: Submit application materials: Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. By clicking on “SAVE,” you can save an incomplete application and return to it later. Once you click on “SUBMIT”, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. For final submission, you must select "SUBMIT." Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. Upon submitting your application material, a confirmation e-mail will be sent. For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Jacob Straub Kennedy-Grohne Chair in Waterfowl & Wetlands Conservation Email: [email protected] Phone: 715-295-3323 If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Anna Golackson Email: [email protected] Phone: 715-346-4419 The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at http://www.uwsp.edu/dos/Pages/Annual-Security-Report.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). Employment will require a criminal background check.
