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Biological Science Technician (Seasonal Fisheries)- United States Forest Service (USFS)- Cedar City

#24344
Outdoor Engagement Center

Details:

  • Category: On-Campus
  • Position Type: Internship
  • Posted on: February 14, 2019
  • Open until: Fri, March 1, 2019
  • Work Hours: 40
  • Wage: $12.74-$16.00
  • Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

Schedule: Generally Monday-Thursday 0700-1730, with exceptions that are scheduled.

Dates: 05-06-2019 - 08-16-2019

Agency: United States Forest Service (USFS)

Location: Cedar City

Overview:

This position will assist the Forest Fish biologist with fish, amphibian and stream habitat sampling and surveys across the Dixie National Forest, as well as potentially assisting with hydrologic inventories and surveys. A large focus of the internship in 2019 will be assisting with a cooperative research project with our Rocky Mountain Research Station to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental DNA as a sampling technique to determine boreal toad presence in water bodies. The position is Forest-wide and will require overnight travel, camping on the Forest and/or staying Forest Service guard stations or trailers. Four wheel drive vehicles and ATV’s will be necessary to access some sites and training will be provided. The position also involves the use of a GPS and other small equipment; however, training will be provided for all equipment and monitoring/survey techniques. Housing is not provided. Preference will be given to applicants with experience and/or certifications in any or all of the following areas: leadership, decision-making and reliability, fish and amphibian identification and surveying methods (especially electrofishing), operation of a 4WD vehicle, ATV use, trailer use, GPS use, MS Excel and data entry/database maintenance experience and pesticide application.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Forest Fish biologist with fish, amphibian and stream habitat sampling and surveys
  • Will require overnight travel, camping on the Forest and/or staying Forest Service guard stations or trailers
  • Requires good , decision-making and reliability.
  • Operation of a 4WD vehicle.

Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • The ability to manage assigned tasks independently
  • The ability to hike and sample over difficult terrain and under a variety of weather conditions
  • The willingness to work long hours when necessary

Application Instructions:

  • Go to https://go.suu.edu/iic
  • Click on “Apply Today”
  • Fill in online application
  • Attach all other requested documents
  • Send to appropriate hiring manager
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