Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Employment Announcement ________________________________ Title: LTE - NAT RES RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (4 Positions) Contact: Christopher D Pollentier<mailto:[email protected]> Location: DNR Science Operations Center, 2801 Progress Road, Madison, WI 53716 Telephone Number: (608) 221-6372 Hourly Rate: Between $13.00 - $16.00 per hour depending on experience and training.
Two positions will be stationed in Grantsburg at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area and two will be stationed at the UW Kemp Natural Resources Station near Woodruff. Temporary housing, office space, and field vehicles will be provided. Each position will last approximately 10 weeks. Duration: Job starts approximately March 21, 2016 Job Description: Upland Game Bird Research Technician: This position will be responsible for field and database support of two, multi-year upland game bird research projects aimed at documenting habitat occupancy and distribution of sharp-tailed grouse and wild turkeys. The researchers will collaborate with Wisconsin DNR Wildlife Management staff and University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) partners to conduct daily road-side based auditory and visual surveys of sharp-tailed grouse and wild turkeys throughout northern Wisconsin. Two positions will be stationed in Grantsburg at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area and two will be stationed at the UW Kemp Natural Resources Station near Woodruff. Temporary housing, office space, and field vehicles will be provided. Each position will last approximately 10 weeks. 85% Goal A. Sharp-tailed grouse and wild turkey surveys A1. Conduct early morning roadside-based occupancy surveys to document presence of birds. A2. Visit each route 3-4 times during the survey season. A3. Collect environmental information at each survey stop (e.g., temperature, wind speed, precipitation). A4. Use GPS to mark locations of birds. A5. Coordinate and schedule daily survey plan in adherence to protocols. A6. Map habitat and vegetation at survey sites. A7. Coordinate with volunteer citizen scientists to confirm bird observations. 15% Goal B. Manage upland game bird database B1. Coordinate processing of field data. B2. Enter field data into appropriate database. B3. Maintain quality control assurances to preserve integrity of data. B4. Manage and secure original hardcopy datasheets. B5. Use Microsoft Excel and Google Drive for sharp-tailed grouse and wild turkey data management. Knowledge Required: Knowledgeable about wildlife ecology or natural resources Ability to detect sharp-tailed grouse and wild turkeys by sight and sound Good organizational skills. Prior experience with bird surveys, particularly upland game birds, is useful. Comfortable with reading maps, familiar with operating a GPS unit, navigating to GPS coordinates, and driving a field vehicle along remote, gravel/dirt, or two-track roads. Willingness to work well with others, have a positive attitude, and possess strong verbal and written English Communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet. Application Deadline: January 8, 2016 To Apply: Submit Form 9100-162 LTE Application <http://dnr.wi.gov/employment/lte/9100162_fillExt.pdf> (hard copy also available at most DNR offices), resume, cover letter and references to: Christopher D Pollentier<mailto:[email protected]> 2801 Progress Road Madison, WI 53716 RE: Job Code 9872 Or via email to: [email protected] Application materials will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Additional Information: This position will require independent daily travel, a flexible work schedule, the ability to work in the very early mornings, and strong organizational and time management skills. Due to equipment usage, you must have a valid Driver's license, a minimum of two years licensed driving experience and must be at least 18 years of age.
