WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN 1

Spokane Tribe • WELLPINIT, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a new position within the Spokane Tribe’s Wildlife Program targeted at students who show interest in pursuing a degree and career in natural resources related fields. This position will aim to provide a variety of experiences in Natural Resources. This position will be a fulltime, seasonal position totaling 600 hours with flexible start and end dates and could run from May until October. This position will assist Habitat Biologists with a variety of tasks pertaining to surveys, data collection, monitoring, plantings, and invasive species control. This position will assist Wildlife Biologists with a variety of tasks including big game management techniques, sample collection, data collection, surveys, animal captures, mortality investigations and telemetry. Must be willing to travel for multiple overnight stays when needed. Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Enrolled as a High School or College Student with interest in pursuing a degree in Natural Resources field.
• Valid Driver's Licenses
• Must successfully pass background check
• Familiarity with maps and GPS functions.
• Ability to identify wildlife species.
• Ability to identify tree and plant species.

Responsibilities

• Assist Habitat Biologists with a variety of tasks pertaining to surveys, data collection, monitoring, plantings, and invasive species control.
• Assist Wildlife Biologists with a variety of tasks including big game management techniques, sample collection, data collection, surveys, animal captures, mortality investigations and telemetry.
• Work independently or in a small group in rugged & remote terrain.
• Travel extensively throughout the Spokane Indian Reservation.
• Use and apply standard computer programs and associated software.
• Work with diverse cultural, professional and technical interdisciplinary teams.
• Work extended hours, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Travel for multiple overnight stays when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED