On-Call Field Logistics & Bear-Safety Technician

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Arctic Research & Logistics is seeking an on-call Logistics Support Technician to assist with logistic services, bear guard support, housekeeping, field operations and outreach coordination in Nome, Alaska.

You will maintain vehicles, snowmachines, and ATVs; provide safety training to clients; coordinate with researchers and military personnel; and perform administrative duties with standard software.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Alaska driver's license.
• Three-year clean driving record.
• Ability to operate GPS units, satellite phones and Delorme communication devices; prior experience required.
• Firearms/weapons training with the ability to use appropriate weapons and ammunition to ensure safety in field conditions.
• Ability to prevent bears from associating with humans, food, facilities, and equipment.
• Successful completion of bear encounter and hazing training for designated bear guards.
• Ability to develop and/or implement bear avoidance and human-wildlife interaction plans.
• Experience providing and monitoring onsite hazing prevention programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistics support to clients arriving and departing from Nome; conduct vehicle drop off/pick up and training.
• Maintain UIC ARL equipment such as vehicles and ATVs and perform routine service (oil changes, lubrications, tune-ups).
• Coordinate repairs after diagnosing vehicle/machine malfunctions.
• Guide groups on snowmachines/ATVs and prevent bear interactions.
• Complete bear encounter/hazing training for designated bear watch.
• Clean and sanitize UIC ARL facilities and replenish supplies.
• Support community engagement efforts with the Director of Operations and Project Managers.
• Perform administrative duties using basic software and timekeeping systems.

Skills

Alaska license

Vehicle operation

GPS handheld usage

Bear safety knowledge

Team player

Safety awareness

Tools

GPS devices

Satellite phones

Delorme devices

Job description

UIC Arctic Research & Logistics is seeking an on-call Logistics Support Technician to assist with logistic services, bear guard support, housekeeping, field operations and outreach coordination in Nome, Alaska.

You will maintain vehicles, snowmachines, and ATVs; provide safety training to clients; coordinate with researchers and military personnel; and perform administrative duties with standard software.