What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildlife Technician position at GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE?
Job Details
Job Location: Quincy, CA
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Job Category: Wildlife Studies & Habitat Assessment
Description
Position Description Summary:
The Great Basin Institute is recruiting 4 Wildlife Technicians to support the Beckwourth Ranger District. This position plays a critical role in monitoring wildlife species, including sensitive, threatened, or endangered species, and contributes to maintaining healthy ecosystems in the Sierra Nevada region.
Main Responsibilities:
This is a field-based position with regular duties that require the technician to engage in physical work such as hiking and conducting wildlife surveys in varying weather conditions. The technician will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the research and monitoring of wildlife species in the area, ensuring they continue to thrive amidst climate change and other challenges. Some of the key responsibilities include:
This position is seasonal, running from mid-March to mid-November, with start and end dates dependent on project and weather conditions. Forestry crew leads typically work four 10-hour days per week. The position offers a competitive wage of $21 per hour, with overtime compensation at 1.5 times the hourly rate. This is a full-time role, averaging 40 hours per week.
Location and Benefits:
This position is based in the Feather River Ranger District, and fieldwork will be conducted in various locations within the Plumas National Forest. Field work will require traveling to remote sites, with occasional office work for data entry and reporting. Shared housing accommodations are provided for the crew members. In addition to a competitive base salary, the position includes company-paid, comprehensive benefits.
Job Location: Quincy, CA
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Job Category: Wildlife Studies & Habitat Assessment
Description
Position Description Summary:
The Great Basin Institute is recruiting 4 Wildlife Technicians to support the Beckwourth Ranger District. This position plays a critical role in monitoring wildlife species, including sensitive, threatened, or endangered species, and contributes to maintaining healthy ecosystems in the Sierra Nevada region.
Main Responsibilities:
This is a field-based position with regular duties that require the technician to engage in physical work such as hiking and conducting wildlife surveys in varying weather conditions. The technician will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the research and monitoring of wildlife species in the area, ensuring they continue to thrive amidst climate change and other challenges. Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Conducting wildlife surveys for Forest Service sensitive species, threatened or endangered species, and species proposed for listing as threatened or endangered.
- Utilizing standardized data collection procedures and equipment to gather wildlife data in the field.
- Entering, verifying, and managing data in databases or geographic information systems (GIS), ensuring the accuracy and integrity of information collected during surveys.
- Maintaining and organizing all wildlife monitoring equipment, including tools, traps, sampling gear, and electronic devices, ensuring proper sanitization and maintenance.
This position is seasonal, running from mid-March to mid-November, with start and end dates dependent on project and weather conditions. Forestry crew leads typically work four 10-hour days per week. The position offers a competitive wage of $21 per hour, with overtime compensation at 1.5 times the hourly rate. This is a full-time role, averaging 40 hours per week.
Location and Benefits:
This position is based in the Feather River Ranger District, and fieldwork will be conducted in various locations within the Plumas National Forest. Field work will require traveling to remote sites, with occasional office work for data entry and reporting. Shared housing accommodations are provided for the crew members. In addition to a competitive base salary, the position includes company-paid, comprehensive benefits.
Salary : $21
