Research Technician I (Temporary)

The University of Arizona, United States

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Location: Tucson, ARIZONA
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Research Technician I (Temporary)
Posting Number req18868
Department Sch of Nat Resource&Enviro-Res
Department Website Link https://nature.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights

The Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is hiring a summer field technician to assist with for a field study of three gartersnake species, the federally listed Thamnophis Rufipunctatus (Narrow-headed gartersnake), Thamnophis elegans (Western terrestrial gartersnake) and Thamnophis Cyrtopsis (Black-necked gartersnaker), in central Arizona. The technician will be an employee of the University of Arizona and will work under the supervision of the Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The goal for the project is to collect demographic and movement data for Thamnophis rufipunctatus to help inform their species status and to compare their ecology to that of sympatric Thamnophis species.

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Primary duties will include trapping for snakes using aquatic minnow traps, conducting visual encounter surveys, monitoring snake movement using VHF radio telemetry and PIT tag telemetry, and assisting with measuring and marking snakes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Available for work throughout the summer and willingness to accommodate any potential shifts in field schedule.

Physical Requirements:

  • Willingness to work long hours, and ability to carry a pack/field gear not exceeding 30 lbs.
  • A strong enthusiasm for field work and willingness to work outdoors in variable or adverse field conditions (e.g., heat, sudden rain, venomous reptiles) and hike on steep and uneven surfaces, including extensive walking within the creek.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience is required.
  • Previous camping experience and comfort with extended primitive camping.
  • Experience using hand-held GPS units for navigation and/or data collection.
  • This position is full-time (40 hours per week) but will require working long field days at irregular hours, including weekends.
  • This position also requires extended primitive camping at Canyon Creek, approximately 75 minutes from the nearest large town (Payson, AZ).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife science, or a related field
  • Previous wildlife-related field experience
  • Experience using VHF and or PIT tag telemetry
  • Previous experience capturing, handling, measuring, and marking snakes
  • Experience with the herpetofauna of central Arizona
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Limited Benefits
Rate of Pay $15.00 - $18.75
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 2
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .
Grade Range Minimum $15
Grade Range Midpoint $18.75
Grade Range Maximum $22.5
Career Stream and Level OC1
Job Family Research & Lab
Job Function Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 5/27/2024
Expected End Date 8/28/2024
Contact Information for Candidates Travis Roderick,
[email protected]
Open Date 2/9/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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