Biological Science Technician (USFS, Fremont-Winema National Forest)
About The Position
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the United States Forest Service, is recruiting two (2) Biological Science Technicians (wildlife) to support the USFS in the Warner Mountains area on the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Under the direction of our USFS partner, the selected candidates will support ongoing research on White-headed Woodpeckers. Technicians will coordinate with the Forest Service Task Manager to execute the research monitoring project, including collecting, compiling, and delivering data outputs, completing surveys for occupancy, nest abundance, nest survival, nest productivity, and habitat features for White-headed Woodpeckers during the breeding season. Applicants need to have a demonstrated ability to understand the scope of work projects and implement field operations, to work independently and collectively with others, to identify and measure flora using standardized protocols, to identify cavity-nesting birds, especially White-headed Woodpeckers by sight and sound; and to locate and monitor nests. Highly self-motivated individuals will find the monitoring project very rewarding and enjoy exploring the ecology of White-headed Woodpeckers and cavity nesting species in general, and gain experience working in forest restoration landscapes.
Requirements
- Applicants must be pursuing or have acquired a graduate-level degree in wildlife biology, zoology, ecology, or related field, or have equivalent specialized experience
- Must hold a valid state-driver's license and have a safe driving record
- Be in excellent physical condition and pass a drug test
- Able to safely work independently and in small groups
- Enthusiasm about the position, with interest in and knowledge of forest songbirds including woodpeckers and their habitats
- Ability to safely navigate to field sites using maps/compass and handheld GPS devices
- High level of proficiency leading field work in dynamic field settings
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience with data entry and QA/QC procedures
- Reliable, team-player with strong leadership and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Applicants need to have a demonstrated ability to understand the scope of work projects and implement field operations
- Work independently and collectively with others
- Identify and measure flora using standardized protocols
- Identify cavity-nesting birds, especially White-headed Woodpeckers by sight and sound
- Locate and monitor nests
Benefits
- Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance premiums
- $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost
- Personal leave and holidays
- Access to Pro Deals
- Housing: Is provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
