Research Technician 1

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Posted: 13-Apr-24

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: R101091

Conducts visual and auditory point count surveys of wetland birds on recently restored wetlands in northwestern Ohio; measures vegetation cover characteristics and takes water quality measurements in the vicinity or avian point count locations in recently restored wetlands in northwestern Ohio; enters data into computer databases for analysis and interpretation and performs routine statistical summaries and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping applications.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Associate's Degree and 0-1 years of relevant experience. Ability to identify Ohio-native wetland birds visually or acoustically. Ability to identify common wetland plants, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. Ability to navigate with hand-held GPS, operate hand-powered watercraft, (canoe, kayak, rowboat) and use specialized equipment used to detect and identify wetlands-dependent wildlife (call broadcast system, binoculars, spotting scope). Must have a valid drivers license. Work is mostly outdoors traveling by foot (several miles each day) on dry or wet/flooded ground or with small watercraft when necessary.

Minimum Desired Qualifications:

Completion of substantial portion of core curriculum required for a BS or BA degree in Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, or Animal Sciences, and/or equivalent work experience. Ability to enter data into computer databases for statistical and Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis.

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

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