Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Wildlife Technician

Department: Natural Resources

Reports To: Wildlife Resource Manager

Pay Range/Category:$18.00 / B

FLSA Status: Seasonal (June - August), Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Wildlife Technician collaborates with the Big Game Wildlife Biologist to assist with data collection and entry, and to work with other DNR staff when necessary to assist them in protecting and managing the Penobscot’s wildlife resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Plan and communicate logistics for fieldwork with Tribal interns.

· Install and monitor bat acoustic monitoring devises.

· Collect habitat data at acoustic sites.

· Ensure the accurate collection of data from all sites.

· Remote hiking long distances to set up acoustic devices.

· Ability to travel safely by 4-wheel drive vehicle, atv.

· Ability to work safely, alone.

· Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of Penobscot Nation goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.

· Conforms to acceptable attendance/punctuality standards as expressed in the Employee Handbook.

· Performs other related tasks, as requested.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of or working towards a bachelor’s degree in a natural sciences field (e.g., Biology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Wildlife Management). Experience related to the management of North American bat species is preferred. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills required. Self-direction, organization, motivation, and attention to detail required. Computer proficiency including data analysis, mapping and GPS units required. Ability to travel overnight within the state required. Current State of Maine Driver’s License required.

Indian Preference will be adhered to in accordance with Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, run, reach overhead, grasp, push, climb, pull, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or equipment. The employee must be physically fit and able to withstand various weather conditions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work is performed in both an indoor and outdoor setting; exposure to adverse weather conditions will be common.

Pre-employment physical will be conducted in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures. Native American preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on an individual basis upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Old Town, ME 04468: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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