University of Montana · Montana · posted 6 days ago
This project seeks to understand if highway right-of-way mitigation strategies, such as roadside mowing, brush removal, and modified fencing, are effective in reducing ungulate-vehicle collisions or ungulate use of right of ways. For this position, a technician will drive pre-determined stretches of highway in the morning and evening and document any ungulates seen either within the right of way or in close proximity (within 50m) and also document ungulate road-kills. Data entry will also be required. A field truck and housing are provided (motels/hotels) while in Wyoming. This position is in partnership with the Boone and Crockett Wildlife Conservation Program at the University of Montana and the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The start date is mid/late October and work will be completed by mid-December 2026. Specific survey schedules are flexible and will take 3 to4 40-hour weeks. The study sites are throughout Wyoming, with the bulk of the work in NE Wyoming. Requirements: 1. Valid driver's license 2. Ability to safely drive long distances 3. Ability to work independently 4. Ability to navigate using GPS coordinates 5. Ability to identify pronghorn, mule deer, and white-tailed deer by sex and general age class (Fawn, Yearling, Adult) Pay: $18/hour Application: To apply, please send the following in a single document to Chloe Wright at chloe.wright@mso.umt.edu: 1) brief cover letter with qualifications and reasons why this job would be a good fit for you, 2) resume, and 3) names and contact information for 3 references. Application review will begin immediately.
Apply on the employer's site →JobMoo watches every zoo, aquarium, wildlife, and marine source we know and emails you the roles that fit, once a day, with a real human keeping an eye on your search. Built by a dad and his daughter, and it worked: she landed the job.
Start your 7-day trial, $9/mo after