Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians · Nationwide / location varies · posted yesterday
ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCEPTED: Position title: Biological Technician Description: This full-time position works as a member of a field crew. The employee performs a variety of technical duties in the planning and implementation of natural resource management projects to meet program objectives. Responsible for the implementation of wildlife studies and habitat enhancement projects. Collects and maintains population and habitat data and works with the Lead Wildlife Biologist to ensure compliance with established survey and monitoring procedures. Maintains specified records, files, and logs for reporting of activities. Works collaboratively with various State and Federal entities to meet EBCI conservation and management goals. Responsibilities: • Assists biological staff with ongoing wildlife and fisheries management projects by performing a variety of complex technical duties, in both laboratory and field settings, and contributes ideas towards the planning and sequencing of the technical aspects of research. • Conducts inventory and monitoring surveys and collects biological and habitat data for non-game and game fish and wildlife species in accordance with accepted quality assurance protocols. • Coordinates and implements food plot/wildlife maintenance activities involving discing, amending, and preparing soils, selecting, and planting seed mixes, mowing, and treating with herbicides. • Performs technical writing tasks including but not limited to standard operating procedures, scientific manuscripts, and technical reports. • Acts as liaison with the public to coordinate and perform sampling and research on private lands. • Performs a wide range of complex biological resource management techniques through the installation, operation, and maintenance of complex/specialized equipment. • Uses a variety of variety of sampling equipment, non-lethal firearms, and chemical immobilization delivery devices on large mammals in or near public use areas. • Maintains and inventories materials, supplies and equipment related to surveys and habitat restoration projects. • Independently initiates actions to resolve or correct technical difficulties and/or recommend resolution to supervisor. • Orders replacement parts, new equipment, and supplies. • Tabulates, statistically analyzes, and summarizes biological data using computers and software packages and completed purchases. • Works closely with EBCI resource managers, scientists, GIS specialists, and cooperating personnel to assure that information products and related metadata are input and integrated into EBCI databases. • Trains volunteers, interns, and contractors to accurately follow program procedures and recognize departures from established quality control quality assurance guidelines. • Submits oral and written reports to supervisory staff summarizing work performed and quality assurance checks completed. • Assists program biological staff in preparation of proposals, reports, and materials for community outreach events and briefings of Tribal leadership. • Obtains and maintains required certifications/training for biological sampling procedures and equipment use. • Supports the Fisheries and Wildlife Management's day-to-day requirements/objectives Scope of Supervision This position is not responsible for supervising others. Coordinates and directs interns, contractors, and researchers to meet field based natural resource management objectives. Must work as a team with all employees and managers cohesively. Works under the guidance of the Lead Wildlife Biologist. The ability to work independently is required. Must exercise sound judgment in the completion of day-to-day work. Minimum Mandatory Qualifications: Experience: One (1) year of related experience required. Experience in compiling data and presenting information both in writing and verbally, and experience swimming in a variety of environments. Education: Associate’s Degree in related field required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be in lieu of degree, with required related experience of an additional: 3 years with a High School Diploma/GED equivalent. Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. Candidate must obtain CDL license, Wildlife chemical immobilization training, chainsaw use certification, and pesticide applicator license within the first year of employment. Disclaimer: * Disclaimer Statement This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.
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