Wildlife Monitoring Technician- Birds

Wildlife monitoring technician is needed to help with Iowa’s Multiple Species Inventory and Monitoring (MSIM) program. Applicants 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 point count surveys using visual and auditory cues, conducting surveys and handling butterflies, 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. Applicants must have the physical ability to work long hours outdoors, walk long distances, carry field equipment in rough terrain, and wade through water.

Positions are temporary, full-time (maximum of 40 hours/week) starting May 13th and ending October 15th, 2024. Salary is $14-18/hr dependent upon qualifications and experience. No overtime will be provided. Vehicles will be provided for work-related travel. No housing provided.

Applicants 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 applicants 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. Applicants 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 birds and at least one other taxonomic group (mammals, herptiles, fish, mussels, odonates, butterflies, or plants).

To apply please submit a single document containing a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three references to isu.msim@gmail.com.