https://gtbindians.applicantpool.com/jobs/1283728

SUMMARY

The Seasonal Fish & Wildlife Technician position assists the Fish and Wildlife Program to gather biological data among a variety of assessments. This position will include extensive fieldwork, equipment upkeep, and data entry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Must be a student seeking a degree in natural resource management, fisheries, wildlife biology, conservation, or related field required or be within one year of completing their studies.
• Must have a valid unrestricted Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with resource inventories of fish, wildlife, plant, and forest cover by collecting and compiling a variety of existing wildlife and environmental data pertaining to any projects or activities identified by GTB Natural Resource Department.
• Duties include but are not limited to; piping plover monitoring and protection, electro-fishing and netting, data collection and entry, public outreach and education on beaches and at special events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Department Manager, as appropriate to the project.
• Flexible work hours outside of the normal 8am – 5pm workday may be required on occasion.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to work efficiently outdoors in varying conditions and terrain for extended periods of time and in isolated locations.
• Excellent social and interpersonal skills, especially with diverse clientele and work groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Windows).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Must be a student seeking a degree in natural resource management, fisheries, wildlife biology, conservation, or related field required or be within one year of completing their studies.
• Background in natural resource management, particularly in invasive species management.
• Experience with hand tools used in landscaping.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid unrestricted Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

General office equipment, spotting scopes and digital data collection devices, electrofishing and netting equipment, boats and motors, water quality monitoring equipment, microscopes and laboratory equipment, hand tools and small power tools.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regular and recurring prolonged walking over uneven and/or sandy terrain and wading in streams and rivers among wide ranges of air temperatures and weather in areas with insect pests and may require lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently involves light work: exerting up to 25 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force to move objects and perform repetitive tasks.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

The employee uses judgment in identifying and selecting the most appropriate procedures to use, or in determining which of several established alternatives to use.
Regularly requires the ability to give and receive detailed information through verbal communication, and to retain such information.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and mechanisms.
• The employee is regularly subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The employee is frequently subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  Local travel is frequently required.

COMMENTS

Native American Preference will apply. Must be willing and able to pass a background investigation and a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Adherence to strict company policy regarding confidentiality is required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. *Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.