Mule Deer Field Research Technician (Seasonal)

State of Montana; Plains (TX); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of Montana, Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Plains, is seeking a Mule Deer Seasonal Technician to support mule deer research through field capture, telemetry, and data management. You will work closely with biologists and staff across study areas, gaining familiarity with local lands, landowners, and access considerations.

The role involves locating deer via scouting and telemetry, capturing animals using Clover traps, collecting biological samples, and fitting tracking collars for

Formación

• A minimum of two years towards a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, animal ecology, biology, or a closely related field, with completion of such degree preferred.
• Related work experience is preferred. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsabilidades

• Work with research biologists, research technicians, area biologists, and other staff to develop and execute protocols related to mule deer research.
• Become familiar with people and lands in study areas, including private landowner relationships, road networks, and access considerations.
• Locate mule deer through scouting and telemetry to identify target capture locations during winter and summer seasons.
• Capture and handle mule deer during winter (adult and subadult fawns) and summer (neonate fawns) seasons in support of mule deer research objectives.
• Capture methods will include Clover traps and other techniques.
• Collect biological measurements and samples from each deer and fit tracking collars for subsequent monitoring of space use and survival.
• Perform field necropsies in timely manner when mortality events occur among collared deer.
• Collect fecal samples from collared deer in support of diet studies and collect samples of important forage plant species for measurement of nutritional quality of forages.
• Follow safety protocols while working independently in remote and adverse conditions.
• Maintain equipment such as field supplies, capture equipment, and traps, and communicate equipment needs for meeting study goals.
• Enter and manage data across various software platforms related to study tasks, including capture and handling of deer, monitoring of deer locations, and collection of field samples.
• Summarize and report progress to project collaborators.
• Communicate with cooperators and the public regarding study goals and techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educación

Two years toward a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, animal ecology, biology, or a closely related field

Descripción del empleo

State of Montana, Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Plains, is seeking a Mule Deer Seasonal Technician to support mule deer research through field capture, telemetry, and data management. You will work closely with biologists and staff across study areas, gaining familiarity with local lands, landowners, and access considerations.

The role involves locating deer via scouting and telemetry, capturing animals using Clover traps, collecting biological samples, and fitting tracking collars for