Conservation Field Herpetology Technician

Toledo Zoo•Toledo, OH

About The Position

Our Conservation Department is currently seeking Seasonal , Full-Time Field Herpetology Technicians to conduct surveys and radio-telemetry for Copperbelly Watersnakes, Blanding’s Turtles, Spotted Turtles, and Box Turtles, biodiversity assessments of restored habitats, captive husbandry of head-started species, and mentoring teenage volunteers. Work will be based out of Toledo, but extensive, within-state travel and overnight stays are required to conduct fieldwork. Technicians are expected to provide their own transportation to and from field sites, but work-related mileage will be reimbursed. This position reports to the Director of Vertebrate Conservation and is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years of age
Must have a valid drivers’ license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier.
Willingness and ability to work long hours in inclement weather (heat, cold, rain, etc.) with exposure to mosquitoes, biting flies, ticks, and noxious plants.
Ability to travel up to five days at a time
Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
Dedication to accurate and thorough data collection
Self-motivated with a positive attitude
Respectful and professional in interactions with other team members, partners, and the public
Must have the ability to lift 50lbs and traverse irregular terrain (e.g., wetlands)
The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with reptiles and amphibians, specifically turtles and snakes.
Experience with herpetological surveying techniques and/or radio-telemetry.
Previous work with teenage volunteers or community outreach.