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Job Title:

Herpetology Research Technician

Department:

FAES | School of Environment and Natural Resources

Assists in ongoing amphibian and reptile conservation projects throughout the state through field research, data analysis, and developing reports and plans. Field work (March – October) will include travel to sites to conduct surveys for snakes, salamanders, and turtles, and monitoring individuals released to augment populations. Responsible for safely capturing and processing animals by marking individuals (e.g., Passive Integrated Transponders, shell notching), collecting samples for genetic analyses and disease screening, determining sex, and recording data (using Survey123), including capture location, mass, length, and body condition. Will also install and maintain AHDriFT camera trap arrays, artificial cover objects, and Hellbender Huts. Outside of the field season (November – February), duties will focus on data analysis, report writing, and developing and writing herpetological conservation plans. Plan development will include: using population viability analysis (PVA) software to model predicted impacts of alternative strategies; conducting literature reviews and requesting expert input on strategies; summarizing findings of genetic research for wildlife agency reviewers; documenting the status of Ohio populations, habitats, and recent changes to both; and, developing timelines, contingencies, assessment criteria, and budgets. Requires travel throughout the state, often with overnight stays.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. 1-2 years of relevant experience required with a minimum of one year experience in field work and experience working with Eastern Massasaugas. Proficient with Vortex population viability analysis and R statistical software packages. Ability to work under a variety of adverse conditions, including in cold water, summer heat, and in the field with noxious plants and biting insects. Physical ability to lift at least 50 lbs. from the ground and carry bulky field gear up to one mile. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Desired Experience: Familiarity with amphibians and reptiles native to Ohio, common surveying, measuring, and marking techniques, and ESRI GIS software.

Additional Information:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

1-2 years of relevant experience.

This job profile is a Research Technician 2 (T2 level) position on the career roadmap.

The salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location:

Remote Location

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

First Shift

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