Temporary Black Bear Research Tech Crew Leader
Full Time
North Carolina
$17 - $19 an hour
Posted
Job description
Position Information
Posting Number
PG193301TM
Position Number
11ASO2099
Position Type
Temporary
Essential Job Duties
We are seeking up to 4 highly motivated seasonal Crew Leaders for a black bear genetic and abundance study in eastern North Carolina (mid-May to early-September). Crew Leader positions are mid-May to early-September (~16-weeks) with some flexibility.
Primary duties include training and overseeing day-to-day activities of 3-7 seasonal field technicians (June-August); setting up and monitoring hair snares to collect information on black bear genetics and abundance (May-September); data processing and organization; data entry; and reporting to supervisors.
Specific duties include scheduling, quality control, driving for long distances, driving ATVs, hiking with gear to sites that may be inaccessible from drivable roads, field data collection following detailed protocols, and performing tasks in typical southeastern summer conditions. Crew leaders will work closely with researchers at North Carolina State University, USGS North Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Mississippi State University, and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Work will be conducted on public and private lands across eastern North Carolina .
Shared field housing (utilities included) and work vehicles are provided:
Primary duties include training and overseeing day-to-day activities of 3-7 seasonal field technicians (June-August); setting up and monitoring hair snares to collect information on black bear genetics and abundance (May-September); data processing and organization; data entry; and reporting to supervisors.
Specific duties include scheduling, quality control, driving for long distances, driving ATVs, hiking with gear to sites that may be inaccessible from drivable roads, field data collection following detailed protocols, and performing tasks in typical southeastern summer conditions. Crew leaders will work closely with researchers at North Carolina State University, USGS North Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Mississippi State University, and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Work will be conducted on public and private lands across eastern North Carolina .
Shared field housing (utilities included) and work vehicles are provided:
- Shared field housing locations will be in northeastern NC, but locations are still to be determined (possible locations include Greenville, Elizabeth City, Tarboro, Washington, Williamston)
Work Schedule:
- Hours vary based on research needs- including mornings, evenings, and weekends
Is Time Limited
Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length
May 2023 - September 2023
Department Information
Job City & State
Varies NC locations
Department
Applied Ecology
System Information
Classification Title
Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title
Temporary Black Bear Research Tech Crew Leader
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