Wildlife Field Technician - Uintah Basin, UT

Utah State University
15.50/hr
United States, Utah, Vernal
Mar 19, 2025
Wildlife Field Technician - Uintah Basin, UT Requisition ID: 2025-8933 # of Openings: 2 Location: US-UT-Vernal Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Temporary Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Statewide Campuses Department: Statewide Campuses-Uintah Basin Advertised Salary: 15.50/hr Overview The successful candidate will work with Utah State University Biology faculty at the Uintah Basin campus and in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management Green River District Vernal Field Office (VFO) in the Natural Resources Department, which covers almost 1.7 million acres of various areas and ecosystems in the Uintah Basin of Northeastern Utah. Numerous opportunities exist for the successful applicants to conduct field work and assist with data analysis. Field work includes surveys, collection, and monitoring of plants and animals both for management and research purposes. Office/lab duties will largely consist of specimen analysis, data entry, report writing, and data analysis. Project expected outcomes include inventory and monitoring of various species including plant species and wildlife species: Monitoring of plant and animal BLM Special Status Species Wildlife species surveys and monitoring include but are not limited to: Greater Sage Grouse, Raptors, Pinyon Jay, Waterfowl, White Tailed Prairie Dog, Amphibians, Reptiles, Bats. T&E species such as Monarchs, Bumblebees, Owls. T&E Plant species surveys and monitoring may include but are not limited to: shrubby reed-mustard, clay reed-mustard, cryptantha, graham's beardtongue, various penstemon species, horseshoe milkvetch, sclerocactus. Projects may include manual labor including but not limited to: removing fencing, building fencing, implementing z-dyke and other low tech wet meadow restoration techniques, and building ex-closures. Fisheries: May assist with the monitoring and capturing of native and invasive fish species. May assist in removal of invasive fish species. Hydrology: May assist with water resource inventory. Applicants may assist in range AIM monitoring, inventory and inspections, and pesticide application. Invasive plant species removal, planting of native plant species, reseeding areas for conservation and pollinator habitat. Two crew member positions are available and funded for 40 hrs/wk for 12 weeks, May 5th-August 15th. Preference will be given to qualified Utah State University students. Preference will also be given to applicants that can be present during the entire field season, and particularly those that can start on-time. Please indicated whether you can begin on May 5th or not in your application materials. Compensation will be $15.50/hr for the crew lead. No housing is provided with this position. The duty station for these positions is Vernal, Utah. Technicians will collaborate with teammates, managers, and faculty to collect and assemble a high-quality data set in an efficient manner. Fieldwork may require strenuous hiking (up to 15 miles per day off-trail in rough terrain), work in adverse weather conditions, and irregular hours. Work may be conducted in a team setting or independently. Review of applicants will begin Mar 19th and continue until all positions are filled. Responsibilities Attend CPR/Wilderness First Aid Certification (provided) Conduct field surveys independently after training Follow protocols for all surveys with emphasis on minimizing disturbance and safe handling for sensitive species Plant identification and quantification following protocol Travel to field sites, driving 4WD vehicle on unmaintained dirt roads (must be 21 years old to drive) Hiking to work sites, sometimes in adverse weather, sometimes at irregular hours Navigation via GPS GPS management to find and monitor or map study sites Data entry under direction of the crew lead Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Experience identifying or working with vertebrates Experience identifying or working with plants Demonstrated fieldwork experience Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills Ability to follow safety regulations Driver's license and experience driving 4WD vehicles Ability to efficiently execute directives and study plan Ability to collaborate with crewmates and follow team lead Preferred Qualifications: Experience identifying or working with pollinators Professional fieldwork experience Professional plant identification experience or certifications Professional vertebrate identification experience GIS, GPS, or orienteering experience Experience with animal handling and survey protocols Professional data entry experience Demonstrated strong performance in relevant coursework, including but not limited to one or more classes in a topic such as ornithology, botany, entomology, mammalogy, biology, ecology, natural resource management, or GIS Required Documents Instructions for Applicants: Along with the online application, please attach the following documents combined into a single pdf: A cover letter, including a summary of why you are seeking this position A current resume The names, titles, contact information, and relationship to the applicant for two professional references (not family members or personal references) Unofficial transcripts Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary 15.50/hr ADA This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including lifting up to 25 lbs and/or pushing objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as walking on uneven ground, walking uphill and downhill, crawling, kneeling and squatting. Employees will be working outside and will not be protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods of time. Employees will be exposed to conditions that can affect the respiratory system such as pollen and dust. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. 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