Seasonal Mule Deer Field Research Technician

State of Montana; Plains (MT); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance (after hours)?

Dental insurance (after hours)?

Life insurance (after hours)?

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement plan

VEBA

Zusammenfassung

The State of Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks seeks a Mule Deer Seasonal Technician to assist with mule deer research by developing protocols, locating deer, capturing and handling animals, and collecting biological samples in challenging field conditions.

Work alongside biologists and technicians, manage field data across platforms, and communicate results to project partners. This is a seasonal, on-site role with safety emphasis and potential for additional regional duties.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute protocols related to mule deer research with biologists and technicians.
• Locate mule deer through scouting and telemetry to identify capture locations.
• Capture and handle deer in winter and summer, collect measurements and samples, fit tracking collars.
• Maintain field equipment and manage data across software platforms; report progress to collaborators.
• Follow safety protocols in remote and adverse conditions.

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

The State of Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks seeks a Mule Deer Seasonal Technician to assist with mule deer research by developing protocols, locating deer, capturing and handling animals, and collecting biological samples in challenging field conditions.

Work alongside biologists and technicians, manage field data across platforms, and communicate results to project partners. This is a seasonal, on-site role with safety emphasis and potential for additional regional duties.