NEOGOV · 22 hours ago
Ungulate Research Technician - Scientific Technician 2 - Project - 2026-00194
Columbia County – Other, WA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$3,581/mo - $4,771/mo
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Ungulate Research Technician to assist with a research project examining elk population dynamics and the nutritional landscape. The role involves collecting biological and vegetation data, conducting mortality investigations, and performing data management tasks in the field and office settings.
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Responsibilities
Collects biological and vegetation data in the Blue Mountains study area in southeast Washington
Performs vegetation surveys and collects samples in randomly selected sites in remote areas following set protocols
Stores, dries, and measures biomass of vegetation samples
Investigates mortalities of collared elk and performs necropsies to determine cause of death
May assist with the deployment of collars on elk and related tasks
May assist with chronic wasting disease surveillance
Performs QA/QC on data collected daily and/or weekly
Transcribes written field data into electronic databases
Organizes and uploads field photos
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science and two years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1
Graduation from high school or GED including one year of high school science and two years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist
College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural sciences, or closely allied field will substitute, year for year, for experience, provided the course work includes at least six semester or nine quarter hours of natural science classes
Valid driver's license
Preferred
One (1) year or more of professional experience in/with identifying common plant species in eastern Washington
Nutritional ecology of ungulates
Performing mortality investigations and necropsies on wildlife
Experience using ATVs, snowmobiles, and hauling trailers
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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