Conservation Ecology Technician

Job Description: The Seasonal Conservation Ecology Technician will assist in all aspects of implementing an ecological forestry and wildlife monitoring program. The candidate will be part of a crew of seasonal employees from May-August performing Forestry Monitoring Plots. A large portion of time will be spent in the field, where activities will include forest mensuration, timber cruising, vegetative classification, identifying red-cockaded woodpeckers with spotting scopes, use of GPS equipment, and data collection. In addition, the technician will assist with various wildlife population surveys and management, including red-cockaded woodpecker management, white-tailed deer, and other wildlife related projects. Finally, the technician will be involved with data entry and other duties as required

Duties: Ability to conduct physical activity in the field under a variety of weather conditions, to follow instructions with attention to detail, work independently, as well as work well within small groups. Some computer-related experience is required, and familiarity or experience with Southeastern wildlife, vegetation and plant communities is desirable. GIS experience a plus