Temporary Wildlife Field Technician - School of Natural Resources and the Environment

The School of Natural Resources and the Environment is seeking three Temporary Wildlife Field Technicians, with one position available in each of the following counties: Jackson County, Mineral County and Wyoming County. The field technicians will assist graduate students with research on wild turkey ecology and management. The field technicians will assist with trapping wild turkeys, fitting turkeys with GPS transmitters, monitor turkey survival/nesting, and collect associated environmental data. The technicians will also help with data entry/organization, and equipment upkeep. These positions will work closely with individuals from WVU and the WV Division of Natural Resources.

What You'll Do Scouting trapping locations: 5%25 of time Trapping turkeys: 25%25 of time

• Monitoring turkey survival and nesting: 45%25 of time

Collecting environmental data: 10%25 of time Data entry and organization: 10%25 of time Equipment upkeep: 5%25 of time Pay Grade: 10 Length of Assignment: 6 Months Work Hours: 37.5 Hours

Associates degree or coursework in wildlife biology, ecology, or related field

0-6 months of experience involving:

Communicating with the public while in the field Telemetry Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered. All qualifications must be met by the time of employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work both independently and part of a team Good communication skills

Ability to work in harsh weather conditions and in difficult terrain

Experience communicating with the public while in the field:

Basic knowledge of data entry in Excel

Experience with telemetry (preferred):