Individual Placement - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Michigan Ecological Services Field Office Assistant
About The Position
The SCA member will assist biologists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Michigan Ecological Services Field Office in East Lansing, MI with imperiled species conservation efforts. The member will gain experience with various aspects of implementing the Endangered Species Act. Work will include reviewing projects to identify best management practices to reduce impacts to listed species and aid in species recovery, assisting with research and habitat improvement projects, and contributing to wildlife and plant survey efforts (including pollinators, piping plover, and mussel surveys). The role includes coordination with multiple conservation partners and is primarily office-based with some field work and many educational/training opportunities.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Some experience with writing reports, data analysis, GIS, and field research
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a professional setting
Responsibilities
- Performs data analysis and prepares objective and complete written reports and other technical documents and makes recommendations
- Maintains records of accomplishments and provides accomplishment reports as required by supervisors
- Obtains, reviews, and evaluates reports, data, scientific literature, and other sources of information
- Assists with GIS analysis to identify potential restoration sites
- Supports preparation of technical summaries and reports related to imperiled species conservation and restoration efforts
- Participates in imperiled species habitat improvement projects or surveys
- Interacts with conservation partners on imperiled wildlife and plant survey efforts (e.g., butterflies, piping plover, mussels)
- Supports habitat improvement activities such as invasive species control, nesting habitat enhancement, and native seed collection
- Assists with office, lab, and station duties including sample processing, equipment maintenance, data entry, and administrative tasks
- Responds to written, telephone, and in-person inquiries and supports staff as assigned
Benefits
- Relocation Allowance: $1,100 (paid once)
- Health insurance offered
- Defensive Driving Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
