Part-Time Field Manager — Wildlife Data & Crew Lead

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer contribution

Employee assistance program

Tuition benefits after two years

Access to athletic facilities

Access to the library

Free on-campus parking

Free UTA passes for employee, spouse,

Discounts at BYU Store

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a UTTR Field Manager on a part-time basis (28 hours/week) to support wildlife surveys, environmental monitoring, and field data collection at the Utah Test and Training Range.

The role works with full-time and student technicians, coordinates crews, maintains equipment, and helps prepare reports for Hill Air Force Base and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A bachelor’s degree in range management or related fields and field data experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor's degree in range management, wildlife biology, conservation biology and related fields.
• Experience working with plants and animals and knowledge of plant and wildlife identification.
• Performing data collection in harsh conditions safely.
• Operating trucks on dirt roads and driving ATVs; ATV training and certification will need to be completed before field work.
• A basic understanding of how to create year-end reports.

Responsibilities

• Collect, record, and verify field data according to established protocols
• Assist with wildlife surveys, environmental monitoring, and related field activities
• Enter, organize, maintain, and quality-check field data and records
• Maintain databases, spreadsheets, equipment inventories, and other project systems
• Prepare data and summaries for analysis, reporting, and project partners
• Assist with training, assigning, supervising, and coordinating field crews
• Maintain, inspect, organize, and prepare field equipment and supplies
• Support project reports, documentation, and general administrative needs

Skills

Field data collection

Wildlife identification

ATV operation

Report writing

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in range management, wildlife biology, conservation biology and related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

ATV certification

Job description

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a UTTR Field Manager on a part-time basis (28 hours/week) to support wildlife surveys, environmental monitoring, and field data collection at the Utah Test and Training Range.

The role works with full-time and student technicians, coordinates crews, maintains equipment, and helps prepare reports for Hill Air Force Base and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A bachelor’s degree in range management or related fields and field data experience are preferred.