Field Technician (Position Number 1202)

at Michigan Natural Features Inventory

Location:
Michigan

Duration:
3-4 months

Job Type:
Seasonal

Application Deadline:
03/05/2012

Job Description:
Pay range: $12 – $14 per hour, commensurate with training and experience. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Field Technicians will be responsible for conducting field work in support of studies investigating bird use of wetlands in Michigan. Technicians will work closely with the principal investigator to plan field activities, conduct surveys, and ensure accurate data collection. Duties will include evaluating potential survey sites (via office and field work), conducting marsh bird surveys, sampling vegetation and physical conditions, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and compiling and entering data into spreadsheets. Field sampling will regularly require long hours and evening and early morning work schedules under adverse working conditions (e.g., hot and humid weather, long and difficult hikes in waders, and biting insects). Work over holidays and/or weekends, travel to study sites throughout the State, and use of personal vehicle may be required (mileage reimbursed at standard rate). Start and end dates are somewhat flexible and may vary depending on position and funding source. Approximate start date: between mid April and early May, 2012. Approximate end date: between mid July and early August, 2012.

To Apply:
Send cover letter (directly addressing the above position description), resume, copy of college transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to Sue Ridge, Director of Administration, Michigan Natural Features Inventory, P.O. Box 30444, Lansing, MI 48909-7944. Include position number on all application materials and list the earliest date you would be able to begin work in your cover letter. E-mail applications sent to ridges@msu.edu will be considered, but applicants should put all information in the body of the message; we cannot be responsible for information in attached files that may be lost or blocked. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Michigan State University Extension employment opportunities are open to eligible/qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, or family status. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications:
Minimum requirement is 2 years study toward B.S. in wildlife biology, zoology, natural resource management, or closely related field. Desired qualifications include the following: working knowledge of Michigan and/or Midwestern fauna and flora; experience conducting bird surveys, sampling vegetation, and navigating via map, compass, and GPS; and education/experience with GIS. Applicants must have valid driver’s license and should be comfortable using canoes and small boats. A willingness to learn and a good sense of humor are essential, and applicants should be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Number of Openings:
3 pending available funding Back to the Top