Job Type: full-time temporary position
Opportunity location:
Closing date (if specified): No date specified (will remain here for 90 days from posting date)
Opportunity Description:
TITLE: Research Technician
JOB TYPE: Full time, seasonal
LOCATION: Jackson, Wyoming
JOB TERM: Until filled – end of October
SALARY: $2,400/month
JOB SUMMARY:
Teton Science Schools is developing habitat models that predict pika occupancy in the southern Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Research Technicians will be responsible for deploying temperature loggers (iButtons), and conducting occupancy and habitat surveys throughout the Bridger-Teton National Forest in western Wyoming. Specific duties include detecting American pika presence through direct and indirect sign, conducting point-intersect vegetation transects, and entering and managing data in Excel and GIS. Overnight trips are required.
Experience with plant identification, navigation, GPS/GIS, data entry and data management are required. Applicants should possess a BS in Botany, Wildlife Ecology, Ecology or related field, multiple seasons of technician experience and an ability to hike long hours in rugged terrain. Successful applicants will work with both project staff and local volunteers.
Qualifications & Skills:
• BS in Botany, Wildlife Ecology, Ecology or related field
• Knowledge of plant identification in alpine communities
• Ability to hike for 8-10 hours/ day in steep, rugged terrain
• Demonstrated ability to navigate using aerial photos, topographical maps and GPS
• Experience with GIS
• Experience driving 4-wheel drive vehicles off-road
• Experience working independently and as part of a field crew
• WFA & CPR certification (required)
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COMPANY SUMMARY:
Teton Science Schools’ Conservation Research Center was formed in response to the growing need in Jackson Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for responsible conservation and land stewardship. In our work, we seek a reasonable balance between wildlife and people to develop resource management strategies and models that other western communities can follow.
http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=conservation_research_center
Teton Science Schools are an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Successful applicant(s) will be required to pass a background check, driving check and drug screening.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Human Resources by email: employment@tetonscience.org. List “Pika Research Technician” in the email subject line.
Our Opportunity ID: 16283
Research Technician
