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 9, 2018 - June/August 2018 (depending on funding) Salary: Approx. $16-17 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 surveys, crepuscular flight surveys, 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 June with the potential to extend until the end of August depending on funding availability. The position is limited to 40 hours per week, and due to the nature of the field work, technicians will be expected to work outside of normal hours. The typical work schedule is 5 days per week, starting mid-afternoon and ending 2-3 hours after sunset. Technicians must be able to start work April 9, and will be expected to work evening hours to conduct 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 in Minnesota. 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]<mailto:[email protected]>). The deadline to apply is February 9, 2018, 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). Lindsey M. Shartell, Ph.D. Forest Habitat Research Scientist | Division of Fish and Wildlife Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 1201 East Hwy 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Phone: 218-328-8870 E-Mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
