Wildlife Technician

North Dakota State University seeks a Wildlife Technician for a part-time, temporary role in Fargo, ND. The position involves evaluating plant, avian, and pollinator communities in mixed-grass prairie using virtual fencing technology. Key duties include data collection and entry, with a flexible schedule of 40 hrs/week. Candidates should have knowledge of plant/avian identification and be willing to work in various conditions. Housing is provided.
This is a part-time or temporary non-benefited position.

Applications will be reviewed as received, as a result the position may become filled prior to the application deadline.

Description & Details:

We are looking for a motivated individual to assist in evaluating plant, avian, and pollinator communities in mixed-grass prairie managed with cattle through virtual fencing technology. This individual will become an integral part of a community of technicians and graduate students dedicated to investigating conservation practices that can improve biodiversity in working landscapes. By obtaining this position, the individual will be exposed to numerous research methods and experiences that can improve their eligibility for future employment or studies in the field of natural resource management. Start and end dates are flexible and can be discussed during interviews.

Primary duties will include:
• Line-transect distance sampling of grassland birds
• Data collection on plant community structure and composition
• Plant-pollinator surveys

In addition to primary data collection, individuals can expect to be tasked with data entry and assisting with other projects at the Research Centers.

Work Schedule:

40 hrs/week, variable schedule

Advertised Pay:

$16/hr + housing provided at Central Grasslands Research Center in Streeter, ND

Minimum Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of plant/avian identification
• Willingness to work in adverse conditions (terrain, weather, ticks, mosquitoes, etc.)
• Willingness to work odd hours (weekends, early mornings, etc.)
• Willingness to learn field survey techniques
• Ability to walk long distances over rough terrain
• Detail oriented and tolerant of repetitive work
• Experience working independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable living in a group setting
• Experience with data management software (e.g. Microsoft Excel)
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:
• Pursuing a degree in Natural Resource Management or related field
• Prior field work experience, especially related to mixed-grass prairie
• Interested in Range Ecology, Ornithology, or Entomology

To Apply - Applications must include the following materials:

Please include within application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.

Email Michael Warne at michael.warne@ndsu.edu for an application

Applications will be reviewed as received, as a result the position may become filled prior to the application deadline.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

Employment Eligibility:

NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see the List of Acceptable Documents. You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.

Land Acknowledgement

We collectively acknowledge that NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region. (see www.ndsu.edu/inclusioncouncil/native_american_initiatives/).