Wildlife Field Technician & Data Analyst

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Winona (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Winona, Minnesota seeks a wildlife support specialist to assist in planning and implementing censuses, surveys, and related studies.

You will help determine research methods, equipment needs, and reporting procedures, while monitoring wildlife and vegetation management activities. You will develop databases, analyze data, and prepare reports with charts and graphics.

Qualifications

• Experience planning wildlife censuses or surveys and reporting results.
• Ability to analyze ecological data and generate clear reports.
• Experience working with volunteers or teams in field settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing wildlife censuses and surveys.
• Plan multifaceted wildlife studies and report methods and needs.
• Monitor wildlife, disease outbreaks, and vegetation management activities.
• Develop databases and analyze data for reports.
• Enter/retrieve data in GIS and other systems.
• Create graphs and illustrations for reports using PowerPoint/graphics tools.
• Operate equipment and provide guidance to technicians and volunteers.

Skills

Wildlife census planning

Field data collection

Data analysis

GIS data handling

Team leadership

Report writing

Tools

GIS

PowerPoint

Harvard graphics

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Winona, Minnesota seeks a wildlife support specialist to assist in planning and implementing censuses, surveys, and related studies.

You will help determine research methods, equipment needs, and reporting procedures, while monitoring wildlife and vegetation management activities. You will develop databases, analyze data, and prepare reports with charts and graphics.