Small Mammal Survey Technician
Malaysianwildlife, Frostburg, MD, United States
The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service in Frostburg, Maryland, is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual position (Small Mammal Field Technician). The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service in Annapolis, Maryland, seeks a highly motivated individual to assist with researching, monitoring, and conducting biological inventories of rare, threatened, and endangered small mammals, including bats, and their associated habitats primarily in the Western Region. The primary function of the position is to assist with the collection and organization of field data using standardized data collection procedures and equipment which includes (1) identification of appropriate habitat for target species, (2) deployment of camera traps targeting Allegheny woodrats and a suite of rare small mammals, (3) deployment of other traps targeting small mammals (i.e. hair snares, Sherman traps, pit fall traps), (4) deployment of ultrasonic acoustic recorders in forested and rock talus settings for rare bats, (5) trapping and handling bats (mist nets and harp traps), (6) collecting data with GPS and GIS mapping applications, (7) collecting detailed habitat information, and (8) troubleshooting equipment, managing files, and formatting data.
Most of the work will occur on public land, but some work may involve engaging with private landowners and interacting with the public. Most work will be during the day, but may require long days (>10 hours), early evening and nocturnal surveys, occasional weekend work, and possibly some overnight travel. While there will be some indoor work (i.e. data management, field planning), the majority of this position will be outside in western Maryland. Work will be conducted in a variety of habitats under varying weather conditions and will at times involve strenuous physical exertion over difficult terrain as well as exposure to biting insects and poisonous plants (e.g., poison ivy).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience:
Two years of experience performing technical biological field work in the fields of wildlife biology, botany, forestry, ecology, or a related field.
Notes: Candidates may substitute a combination of education and experience in entomology, biology, botany, forestry, ecology, or a related field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Thirty credit hours are considered equivalent to one year of experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to identify and safely handle small mammals of western Maryland, including bats (i.e. current rabies titer).
The ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. for several miles over difficult terrain.
Ability to identify common herbaceous and woody plant species and habitats of western Maryland. Additional plant identification skills, including rare species.
Experience with ESRI products (i.e. ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey123), Microsoft Excel, GPS units, and management of biological datasets.
Ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain areas (i.e., forests, talus slopes, rock outcrops, dense rhododendron).
A strong work ethic, the ability to work well both independently and in small teams in remote, rugged areas with minimal supervision.
Persons in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
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Most of the work will occur on public land, but some work may involve engaging with private landowners and interacting with the public. Most work will be during the day, but may require long days (>10 hours), early evening and nocturnal surveys, occasional weekend work, and possibly some overnight travel. While there will be some indoor work (i.e. data management, field planning), the majority of this position will be outside in western Maryland. Work will be conducted in a variety of habitats under varying weather conditions and will at times involve strenuous physical exertion over difficult terrain as well as exposure to biting insects and poisonous plants (e.g., poison ivy).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience:
Two years of experience performing technical biological field work in the fields of wildlife biology, botany, forestry, ecology, or a related field.
Notes: Candidates may substitute a combination of education and experience in entomology, biology, botany, forestry, ecology, or a related field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Thirty credit hours are considered equivalent to one year of experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to identify and safely handle small mammals of western Maryland, including bats (i.e. current rabies titer).
The ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. for several miles over difficult terrain.
Ability to identify common herbaceous and woody plant species and habitats of western Maryland. Additional plant identification skills, including rare species.
Experience with ESRI products (i.e. ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey123), Microsoft Excel, GPS units, and management of biological datasets.
Ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain areas (i.e., forests, talus slopes, rock outcrops, dense rhododendron).
A strong work ethic, the ability to work well both independently and in small teams in remote, rugged areas with minimal supervision.
Persons in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
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