Conservation Technician

Job Summary:

Under general direction, works under the supervision of the Natural Resources Manager, Wildlife Biologist, and Director of Conservation to carry out land and wildlife management activities to restore priority habitats and manage and monitor priority species. Duties within this position will change seasonally based on program needs and the objectives set forth in the Jekyll Island Conservation Plan.

Description:

• Land Management: The selected applicant will be responsible for and/or assist with prescribed fire operations, invasive plant management, native plant propagation, restoration planting, seed collection, plant identification, and water quality monitoring. There will be potential for engagement in planning and preparation of priority habitats.
• Wildlife Management: The selected applicant will assist with wildlife management and research projects, including monitoring the causeway for diamondback terrapins, sea turtle dawn and night patrols, radio tracking and safe capture of rattlesnakes, and wildlife population surveys/census (e.g., alligators, shorebirds, and deer). These activities will include roadway monitoring, camera trapping, live trapping, and morphometric and biological sample collection. The selected applicant will be trained in safe and effective wildlife management practices, including capture, handling, tracking, and population monitoring.
• Information Technology: Under the guidance of the Natural Resources Manager, the position will use ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS online extensions (e.g., Field Maps, Survey123) to collect geospatial data to complete geospatial projects. This position will also work with their team to pilot UAV’s, use photogrammetry software to create imagery products, and will gain experience using RTK workflows to increase accuracy.
• Outreach and Education: Develop and give professional presentations for internal and external audiences to showcase work performed.
• Performs other duties, including administrative assistance, as assigned by the Natural Resources Manager, Wildlife Biologist, or the Director of Conservation.
• Must be able to work independently and with others, including other technicians, supervisors, volunteers and members of other departments.
• Required tasks are dynamic and situational. Selected applicant will be expected to transition readily between job duties as priorities change and as situations dictate.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, potentially including after hours, weekends, holidays, and be on rotation as part of the conservation department’s on-call wildlife-response team.