California Department of Fish and Wildlife · California · posted today
The position will focus on Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep but will also include work on their predators and adjacent mule deer populations. Data collection will include field work such as helicopter and ground surveys (hiking and backpacking). The incumbent will be responsible for wildlife management and analysis of large spatial and demographic datasets; excellent R coding is essential. The incumbent will run Bayesian integrated population models that use estimates of abundance, vital rates, and spatial data for Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep. Participate in captures to deploy GPS collars, collect nutritional data using ultrasonography, conduct disease surveillance and genetic sampling. Use GIS and statistical methods to inform reintroduction efforts. Conduct, and analyze threats to the recovery of Sierra bighorn. Analyze large scale climate data to project and interpret its effects on Sierra bighorn recovery. Analyze environmental, habitat, and predation threats that influence progress towards recovery goals. The incumbent will also assist in maintaining consumptive and non-consumptive uses of wildlife.
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