Please visit the posting on the FWP website for full job description: Job Description - Nongame Field Technician 2 (26140757)

Job Duties:

Technician will work in the Nongame Wildlife Program and will be supervised by the Avian Conservation Biologist. The focus of the position is to lead survey and inventory efforts on Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) as directed by the priorities identifies by staff biologists and nongame bureau chief. Survey efforts will be diverse and include surveys for pinyon jay, harlequin duck, salamanders, assisting with MOTUS tower installation, nest searching, and remote tracking. Previous experience surveying for wildlife is ideal covering diverse survey methods (e.g. bird point counts, radio telemetry, camera trapping).

Basic knowledge and understanding of biology, animal ecology, anatomy and population dynamics is expected. Good organized and time management skills are needed as well as the ability to accurately collect and record data. Technicians will be responsible for data entry and database management. Knowledge of computer applications such as work processing, Excel, and database management applications are required. Experience working in ArcPro, AGOL, and/or Survey 123 is preferred. Technicians will be involved with survey design, data analysis and end of season reports for nongame wildlife biologists and for inclusion in the annual nongame report. Good verbal communication skills are required.

The ability to work without supervision in potentially hazardous conditions is expected. The technician will perform a variety of work including moving heavy objects, backpacking, stream crossing, high elevation hiking, working in bear country, winter conditions, working at night, and camping for extended periods. The technician must have adequate field skills and be able to use binoculars, spotting scopes and GPS units, drive 4x4 vehicle in all weather conditions, change a tire, hike alone or in a team, work safely in bear country situations and in grizzly bear country, set up and maintain a clean camp, administer basic first aid, and interact with the public. The technician must be able to drive safely for long periods at a time.

The technician will need to be able to communicate effectively with landowners and other members of public in the field when questions about the work arises.