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 is
filled.
Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm
Contact: Claire Crow
E-mail: [email protected](Preferred)
Phone: 435-772-0212
