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Department Purpose The Department of Animal Science focuses on the creation, development and distribution of basic and applied knowledge related to the biology and production of domestic animals, with a scope extending from the molecular to the ecosystem levels. Animal Science Department faculty and specialist programs concentrate on domesticated farm animals but include non-domesticated, wild, laboratory, and companion animal species. Fields of study within the department include animal behavior, animal systems modeling, animal welfare, aquaculture, comparative endocrinology, conservation biology, ecology, genetics and genomics, management, nutrition, physiology, production, range science, reproduction, stress, and toxicology. The department administers four undergraduate majors and has nearly 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students. |
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Job Summary Under the supervision of the Field Project Leader, the Field Technicians will: 1. Perform Forest Field study surveys for California Spotted Owls and other wildlife species. 2. Conduct nocturnal and diurnal surveys for owls to determine occupancy, nesting and reproductive status. 3. Collect data following a prescribed protocol. 4. May assist in the capture and banding of spotted owls. 5. Navigate on public and private road systems without direct supervision. Job location: Chester, CA and Shaver Lake, CA 6. Locate off-road study sites using compass, topographic maps and/or GPS unit. 7. Record field data in a legible manner. 8. Enter field data onto a computer database. This is a limited position and is subject to 1,000 maximum hours worked. Position Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Minimum Education/Experience
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)
Preferred: Preferred Education/Experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Background Check This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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