Deadline: Sat, 08/05/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Iowa Multiple Species Inventory and Monitoring (MSIM) program Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Iowa Location Detail: Waterloo, Iowa Job Description: Seasonal biological technician is needed to help with Iowa’s Multiple Species Inventory and Monitoring (MSIM) program. Applicant will work as part of a research and monitoring team to collect information on birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and mussels on public lands throughout Iowa. Specific job duties include (but are not limited to) bird surveys using visual and auditory cues, identifying, handling, and marking small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and fish, maintaining a variety of traps for small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and fish, conducting surveys for and handling butterflies and odonates, identifying and measuring plant species, data entry, and assisting with other tasks as needed. Field work for all positions will be conducted throughout the state of Iowa with significant travel and some overnight travel a possibility. Applicant must have the physical ability to work long hours outdoors, walk long distances, carry field equipment in rough terrain, and wade through water. Qualifications: Applicant should be graduated from, currently enrolled in, or on break between semesters of college with a degree in (or pursuing a degree in) wildlife ecology, biology, or a closely related natural resource field. Qualified applicant must be able to work independently or as part of a team, have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, be able to travel overnight for work-related duties, and be able to work during diverse weather conditions and on weekends, holidays, nights, and evenings as required. Applicant must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and pass an Iowa motor vehicle check to be able to drive a state vehicle. Preferred qualifications include possessing a B.S. degree in wildlife ecology, biology or a related field, and experience with at least one taxonomic group (mammals, birds, herptiles, fish, mussels, odonates, butterflies, or plants). Salary: $13-15 Benefits: Position is temporary, full-time (maximum of 40 hours/week) starting ASAP and ending 15 August or 15 October 2023. Salary is $13-15/hr dependent upon qualifications and experience. No overtime will be provided. Vehicles will be provided for work-related travel. Housing is not provided. How to Apply: To apply please submit a single document containing a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three references to isu.msim@gmail.com Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
