The White Memorial
Conservation Center, Inc.
Job Announcement
Job Title:
Wildlife Research Technician (Seasonal)
Job Description:
Job involves working with various wildlife monitoring
projects throughout the summer season on a 4000-acre refuge in northwestern Connecticut . Projects include and are limited to mammal
surveys, bird surveys, and reptile & amphibian cover object
monitoring. Short written reports in a
format suitable for a general audience will be required regularly
(approximately daily). Field equipment
such as GPS units and other digital instruments will be used and must be
maintained. This is a 40 hour per week
position working Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday times, for a total
of 16 weeks between April 1 and September 30.
Schedule can vary by applicant’s availability.
Job Qualifications:
Ø B.S.
or have completed at least 3 years of higher education towards a B.S. in
biology, ecology, natural resource management, environmental science, or other
related discipline. Applicants with a
completed Associates degree in similar disciplines will also be
considered.
Ø Familiar
with all Connecticut
wildlife species, including but not limited to birds, mammals, reptiles and
amphibians. Able to recognize all
species by direct observation or by evidence such as call/song, tracks, scat or
other sign. Knowledgeable of management
and conservation initiatives with all wildlife species within the state of Connecticut and southern New England .
Ø Familiar
with biological field research protocols and procedures.
Ø Able
to write short reports describing technical work for a general audience.
Ø Have
a valid driver’s license.
Ø Be
able to drive a pick-up truck (automatic transmission and occasionally in 4WD
off road).
Ø Be
able to work with volunteers and the public.
Ø Capable
of working independently and as part of a team, cheerfully in all weather
conditions, and with biting insects/ticks.
Ø Able
to work with Microsoft Office Suite software and capable of learning other
platforms to suit the needs of the position.
Ø Familiar
with the proper usage and maintenance of field equipment.
Please send copy of resume and contact information for 2
references to:
James Fischer
Research Director
The White Memorial Conservation Center, Inc.
e-mail: james@whitememorialcc.org
phone: 860-567-0857
fax: 860-567-2611
Application Period:
Open until filled. Application
period begins February 15, 2013.
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