Utah State University
Wildlife Technician
Requisition ID:
2025-9556 # of Openings:
2 Location:
US-UT-Logan Category:
Research (non-Faculty) Position Type:
Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification:
Non-Benefited College:
Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department:
Wildland Resources Advertised Salary:
$15.00 per hour
Overview The conservation on working lands CIG group (CoW‑CIG), which consists of people from Utah, Colorado, and Montana State Universities, Western Landowners Alliance, Heart of the Rockies Initiative, Wildlife Services, and Defenders of Wildlife, is hiring two part to full-time field technicians for the 2025 field season. Technicians will help with research evaluating the effectiveness of nonlethal tools across seven western states at reducing conflicts between livestock and wolves/grizzly bears. They will be supervised by a Ph.D. student at Utah State University but expected to communicate and maintain relationships with all of the collaborators, state agency employees, ranchers, range riders, and more. Hours per week will vary depending on position needs. This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.
Responsibilities Applicants should have strong communication skills, and an interest in livestock‑predator conflict research and management both at the ranch and agency scales. Technicians will help clean and code data for analyses including game camera data, predator collar data, and rider data sheets. Training for this position will start immediately, and the field season will run through December 2025.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Strong organization and communication skills
Proficient in ArcGIS and R
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or experience with animal husbandry/livestock operations
Ability to work independently
Experience with game camera management and data research
Ability to be flexible and professional in all situations
Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile.
The names and contact information for 2 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile.
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
ADA:
Technicians will be working primarily from home a minimum of 10 hours per week, regularly communicating and collaborating with undergraduate volunteers and Ph.D. student.
Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour
Non-Discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
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2025-9556 # of Openings:
2 Location:
US-UT-Logan Category:
Research (non-Faculty) Position Type:
Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification:
Non-Benefited College:
Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department:
Wildland Resources Advertised Salary:
$15.00 per hour
Overview The conservation on working lands CIG group (CoW‑CIG), which consists of people from Utah, Colorado, and Montana State Universities, Western Landowners Alliance, Heart of the Rockies Initiative, Wildlife Services, and Defenders of Wildlife, is hiring two part to full-time field technicians for the 2025 field season. Technicians will help with research evaluating the effectiveness of nonlethal tools across seven western states at reducing conflicts between livestock and wolves/grizzly bears. They will be supervised by a Ph.D. student at Utah State University but expected to communicate and maintain relationships with all of the collaborators, state agency employees, ranchers, range riders, and more. Hours per week will vary depending on position needs. This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.
Responsibilities Applicants should have strong communication skills, and an interest in livestock‑predator conflict research and management both at the ranch and agency scales. Technicians will help clean and code data for analyses including game camera data, predator collar data, and rider data sheets. Training for this position will start immediately, and the field season will run through December 2025.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Strong organization and communication skills
Proficient in ArcGIS and R
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or experience with animal husbandry/livestock operations
Ability to work independently
Experience with game camera management and data research
Ability to be flexible and professional in all situations
Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile.
The names and contact information for 2 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile.
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
ADA:
Technicians will be working primarily from home a minimum of 10 hours per week, regularly communicating and collaborating with undergraduate volunteers and Ph.D. student.
Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour
Non-Discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
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