Wildlife Field Technician — Data, Habitat & Surveys

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Newburyport (MA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 58,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Massachusetts seeks a wildlife technician to assist with surveys, censuses, and field studies that support wildlife management activities.

You will collect and analyze biological data using databases, GIS, and statistical software, and you will operate field equipment and support habitat-related projects. You will guide technicians and volunteers, participate in habitat management activities, and perform environmental education or prescribed fire duties as

Qualifications

Full-year of graduate-level education in wildlife biology, ecology, natural resource management, or related field.
Graduate transcripts required to verify education.
Combination of related graduate education and specialized experience may qualify per standards.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and conducting wildlife surveys, censuses, and biological studies.
Conduct wildlife capture, tagging, tracking, and collection of biological and spatial data.
Monitor habitats, vegetation, environmental conditions, invasive plants, and disease outbreaks.
Collect, maintain, and analyze biological data using databases, GIS, and statistical software.

Skills

Wildlife surveys

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Graduate education in wildlife biology or related field

Tools

GIS

GPS

Databases

Statistical software

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Massachusetts seeks a wildlife technician to assist with surveys, censuses, and field studies that support wildlife management activities.

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