*Wildlife Technician Position*
Agency:
Texas A&M University – Kingsville
Location:
Camp Bullis Military Reserve, San Antonio, TX
Job Category:
Temporary Position
Salary:
TBD (~$1500/month), lodging provided
Start Date:
January 15, 2017
End Date:
July 1, 2017
Last Date to Apply:
December 1, 2016
Description:
Technician will work closely with master’s student as part of ongoing
research evaluating the impact of feral swine on the reproductive
success of wild turkey. Duties will include:
·Trapping and processing feral swine
·Trapping and processing hen wild turkeys
·Use of radio telemetry to locate marked hen wild turkeys
·Use of remote cameras to monitor turkey nests
·Maintenance of camera grid for feral swine density estimates
·Baiting and maintenance of traps
·Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
A B.S. in wildlife biology, biology, range management, environmental
science, or other natural science field is required.
Must be able to navigate using maps and handheld GPS and record
locations using a handheld GPS. Ability to operate a 4WD vehicle is
essential. Long working hours in variable weather conditions are
required. The successful applicant must be able to work both
independently and as a productive member of a research team.
All applicants must be able to pass a background check for military base
access.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with any of the following techniques is preferred, but not
required:
·Radio telemetry
·Nest monitoring
·Use of remote cameras for monitoring wildlife
·Wildlife handling
·Large mammal trapping
·Upland game bird trapping
To Apply:
Please send resume, letter of interest, and contact information for
three references in a single PDF or Microsoft Word file to Heather
Sanders [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
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*Heather Sanders*
Graduate Research Assistant
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
641-203-6270
