Research Staff - Plant & Wildlife Sciences - UTTR Project Manager

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Staff - Plant & Wildlife Sciences - UTTR Project Manager position involves working closely with US Fish and Wildlife Service employees to conduct surveys and monitoring efforts on the Utah Test and Training Range. This role requires extensive field work from April through August, during which the Project Manager will be responsible for supervising a team of technicians and ensuring the completion of field work. Additionally, the individual will prepare reports in accordance with US Fish and Wildlife expectations and ensure that all tasks assigned to BYU by the USFWS are completed annually. A Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in wildlife biology, range management, or ecology, is required, with a Master's degree preferred. Applicants should possess an educational background and experience in plant and animal ecology and management, wildlife management, range science, soil science, or related fields, and be familiar with working with plant and animal populations, collecting field-based data, and implementing monitoring practices. The successful candidate will be required to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree is required, preferably majoring in the field of wildlife biology, range management, or ecology.
• The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Education and background in plant and animal ecology and management, wildlife management, range science, soil science, or a combination of these fields.
• Familiarity with working with plant and animal populations.
• Familiarity with collecting field-based data.
• Familiarity with implementing monitoring practices.
• Relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• Abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education.
• Demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community.
• Commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments.
• Student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits.
• Excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship.
• Commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging.
• A pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• A pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Skills in trapping and handling wildlife.
• Identifying bird, mammal, and plant species.
• Quantifying plant populations.
• Experience managing crews and technicians.
• Experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with US Fish and Wildlife Service employees to conduct surveys and monitoring efforts on the Utah Test and Training Range.
• Supervise a team of technicians while making sure that field work is completed from April through August.
• Prepare reports in accordance with US Fish and Wildlife expectations.
• Ensure that all tasks appointed to BYU by the USFWS are completed each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees