Heravi Peace Institute · 1 day ago
Wildlife Research Technician in Northern Utah
US-UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $15/hrHeravi Peace Institute is a research-focused organization affiliated with Utah State University, seeking a motivated seasonal technician for a project on raven caching behavior. The technician will assist with data collection in the field, working independently under supervision and contributing to understanding the impact of raven populations on endangered species.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Deploy transmitter-tagged chicken eggs to allow for raven uptake
Maintain trail cameras at egg deployment sites and egg-cache sites, including reviewing all photos daily
Track transmitter-equipped eggs across large expanses of sagebrush
Locate raven nests and document raven behaviors within the study area
Qualification
Required
Valid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials
Willingness to conduct fieldwork in extreme hot and cold weather conditions
Ability to follow detailed directions and protocols
Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Ability to drive off-road and use 4-wheel drive vehicles
The position requires considerable physical activity
Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (50 pounds) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects
Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting
The work environment will consist of remote housing (provided) in an isolated environment
The technician will be responsible for making independent decisions, often without cellular or wireless service to connect with a supervisor
The technician will be driving on remote dirt roads and hiking several miles each day across rugged terrain regardless of weather
This position will require the ability to squat and stand repeatedly throughout an 8-10 hour day and to hike in uneven terrain in remote areas for 5+ miles a day
Preferred
Experience operating ATVs
Basic bird identification skills
Interest in wildlife biology, ecology, or natural resources
Affinity for rural western environments
Benefits
Housing will be provided
Company
Heravi Peace Institute
The Heravi Peace Institute empowers USU students, faculty, and staff by cultivating the necessary character, knowledge, and skills to constructively transform conflict and build peace.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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