Job Classification:

Temporary/Seasonal Positions


Title:

Student Wildlife Technician


Agency:

NPS - Zion National Park


Location:

Zion National Park, Utah


Job Description:

Summer student position performing wildlife surveys and monitoring in
beautiful Zion National Park. 1 or 2 wildlife technicians needed to (1)
assist with monitoring multiple wildlife species (desert tortoise, desert
bighorn sheep, Mexican spotted owl, peregrine falcon, American beaver, etc.)
using various techniques (onsite behavioral observations, radiotelemetry,
fecal pellet sampling, game cameras, presence/absence surveys, etc.), (2)
support ringtail translocation research, and (3) participate in educational
outreach to the public about wildlife stewardship and protection. Office
duties to include data entry, and may include data analysis, report writing,
online training, etc. Other duties may include assisting with pest
management and/or resource management projects in other disciplines. Start
and end dates flexible to fit your school schedule. 


Qualifications:

This position is open only to students who are currently enrolled as a
degree-seeking student in wildlife management and conservation, zoology,
wildlife biology, or closely related major. Student must be taking at least
a half-time academic course load both currently and in the fall. Applicants
must be a US citizen at least 16 years old, and males must complete a form
certifying Selective Service Registration. A background investigation is
required for federal employment. Applicants must be willing and physically
capable of hiking all day over rugged, uneven and steep terrain with a heavy
backpack (up to 50 lbs) for extended periods of time while exposed to the
elements, including extreme heat, technical canyons requiring rope
protection, rappelling, and steep slopes with uneven footing. The work is
partially sedentary office work including prolonged sitting with repetitive
motions. Applicants must be willing to work a flexible field schedule,
including multiday backpacking and night work. Applicants must be working
towards a degree in wildlife management and conservation, zoology, wildlife
biology, or closely related major. Experience with technical rappelling is
preferred but not required. Apply by sending cover letter, resume including
dates of employment and hours per week for each job or volunteer experience,
college transcripts, and a list of references to email address below. 


Salary: 

$13.41 - $15 per hour, depending on experience


Last Date to apply:

 

Applications will be considered as they are received until position(s)
is/are filled.


Website: 

http://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm


Contact:

Claire Crow
E-mail: [log in to unmask](Preferred) 
Phone: 435-772-0212