Deadline: Mon, 02/27/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: USGS Job Field: Fisheries Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Water and Soil Resources Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Montana Location Detail: Glasgow Job Description: We expect to hire 2 field technicians to assist with research on aquatic communities of prairie streams and small reservoirs in eastern Montana. The work dates will be approximately June 12 through August 25. Technicians will be hired through the University of Montana, with pay of $14–17 per hour, depending on experience. The goal of the research is to identify primary breeding habitats of the Western Encephalitis Mosquito on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. However, sampling will target the larger aquatic community (i.e., insects, amphibians, reptiles, and fish) in streams (including beaver ponds), stock ponds, and small reservoirs. Primary Duties: • Deploying emergent insect traps and minnow traps in aquatic habitats • Preserving insect captures • Identifying amphibian, reptile, and fish captures to species and life stage (amphibians) • Conducting habitat surveys • Working in muddy conditions (waders provided) • Hiking up to 1 mile off-trail with heavy field equipment • Organizing collected samples, data sheets, and photos at the end of each workday. Some data entry will be done during the summer. Organization is critical. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: • Training or experience in wildlife or fish biology, ecology, entomology, or a similar field • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a full-size truck, sometimes off road • Must be a US citizen and able to pass a government background check Miscellaneous: Lodging/Schedule: • Housing will be provided in Glasgow, MT (4-bed/2-bath house; 6 people total) • We expect to work a schedule of 8-days on, 6-days off (approximately) Important Details: The prairie landscapes of eastern Montana are beautiful, but they are also challenging. It can be cold one day followed by a heat wave (e.g., > 95F is common) and intense thunderstorms. Most field sites will have little shade to protect from the sun. Strong candidates will be in good physical condition and be able to work in challenging conditions while maintaining a positive attitude. This positive attitude is also important for interactions with private landowners, ranchers, and the Bureau of Land Management. The house will be shared with 2 PhD students and their 2 field techs who are conducting research on bats, beavers, and aquatic species in many of the same systems where you will work. Salary: $14-$17 an hour How to Apply: To Apply: Send a short cover letter, CV or resume, and a list of 3 references ***all in 1 PDF or Word file*** to Blake Hossack (blake_hossack@usgs.gov). Application Deadline: 27 February 2023. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
