Position: Seasonal Field Technician =96 2 positions
Employer: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resour=
ces
Classification: Wildlife Technician (90660)
Duration: March 2017 =96 July 2017
Pay range: $12.00/hr
Work Location: Stevens Point, WI (will travel to Columbia, Dodge, Fond du=
Lac and Winnebago counties)
Position Description: The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seekin=
g a
seasonal wetland field technician to assist with a project examining
water-bird abundance and ecological functioning of wetlands and their
adjacent uplands in the Glacial Habitat Restoration Area (GHRA) of
Wisconsin. Selected wetlands will occur on state, federal and private lan=
ds.
Technicians will report to Stevens Point, WI but extensive independent
travel to the GHRA will be required. Main duties will include following
secretive marshbird protocols (call-response surveys), conducting visual
surveys of waterfowl pairs and broods, identifying other wetland dependen=
t
birds (point counts), and taking various measurements to assess wetland
condition (including wetland rapid assessment methods). Other duties will=
include recording and managing data, data entry, contacting landowners,
driving university vehicles, and interaction with state and federal
conversation partners.
Department/University Description: Through the discovery and disseminatio=
n
of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a=
liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable word. =
The
university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community =
for
all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit www.uwsp.edu f=
or
more information about UW-Stevens Point.
Qualifications:
Required:
-Course work in or completed B.S. degree in wildlife science, natural
resources, or a related field
-Ability to work in adverse conditions such as cold temperatures, snow an=
d
ice, difficult terrain insects, walking miles in waders, irritating plant=
s, etc.
-Strong work ethic
-Interpersonal skills
-Ability to work independently and with a partner or group for long hours=
Preferred:
– Previous field experience identifying wetland dependent birds and wetla=
nd
plants
– Previous field experience working in wetlands and/or working long shift=
s
– Previous field experience with ATVs
-A satisfactory driving record as defined by UW-Stevens Point Transportat=
ion
Services policy 6.1-6.3
(an unsatisfactory record includes, but is not limited to three or more
moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years, an
Operation While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citat=
ion
within 12 months, or suspension or revocation of driver=92s license)
Appointment Date: March 15, 2017 or shortly thereafter
Terms of Employment: This position will require frequent, independent tra=
vel
and the ability to pass a driving record check as prescribed by UW System=
Administrative Policy 615 is required. Applicants must be able to pass a
background check, and exhibit a willingness to work an unpredictable sche=
dule.
Deadline: End of the day, 11:59pm, February 28, 2017. Review will begin
March 1, 2017.
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is
preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
– Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience (please reference=
WI
GHRA Project in the subject line)
– Resume
– Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
To Apply:
Step 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wiscons=
in
System)
https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HR=
S_CE.GBL?&