Wildlife Technician III
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Salary: $18.78 - $31.27 HourlyLocation : Klamath MainJob Type: Full-Time Non-ExemptJob Number: 202500001Division: Natural ResourcesDepartment: WildlifeOpening Date: 01/06/2025Closing Date: 1/17/2025 11:59 PM PacificDescription POSITION SUMMARY:This position assists Wildlife personnel engaged in scientific and technical work in the field of wildlife biology. The duties of this position are comprised of fieldwork and office work, associated data collection and recording, and includes supervisory oversight of intern, Technician I or II positions under the direct supervision of Wildlife Biologists. This position may support a variety of Wildlife Department objectives including monitoring for threatened and endangered species such as northern spotted owl, marbled murrelet, and Humboldt marten; habitat restoration; invasive species monitoring and removal; and tasks associated with California condor reintroduction. Position requires work during various times of the day and night, is likely to require some rotating and multi-day overnight shifts requiring camping in remote areas and may require working on some weekends. Examples of Duties DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Collects data for monitoring and other field projects, often in challenging conditions.2. Participates in biological monitoring, assessment surveys, and/or restoration projects.3. Operates and maintains 4WD trucks, passenger vehicles, light trucks, rafts, boats, and ATVs to access remote locations for field projects.4. Operates audio and video recorders, electronic callers, wildlife trapping field sites, walk-in traps, and uses specialized avian processing equipment to mark and sample various wildlife species.5. Assists in constructing wildlife management structures, clearing trails, removing invasive vegetation, and other related hand labor activities.6. Records field data and observations, takes notes, and maintains complete and accurate records at all times.7. Interviews people on the reservation to gather information and data necessary to fieldwork and monitoring.8. Assists in interviewing Yurok tribal members to gather necessary biological and cultural data.9. Hikes up trails or creeks and carries supplies.10. May assist with any project or operations as needed.11. Assists in keeping a neat and orderly workplace, office space, field houses, laboratory areas, vehicles, and storage areas.12. Responsible for oversight and quality of data collected by employees under their supervision.13. May input, record, and analyze data on computers using Access, Excel, or other databases; inventory samples; and provide QA/QC data review as needed.14. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all tribal program equipment and other gear used by their crew, related to field activities.15. Cooperates with other agencies and tribes and interacts with the general public in a professional manner.16. Assists with various administrative duties such as purchase requests, vehicle mileage forms, travel planning and processing, timesheet QA/QC, equipment inventories, and others as required.17. Helps monitor project budgets and account balances using the Tribe's accounting software/database, and updates supervisor(s) on a regular basis.18. Reconciles programmatic financial data with Fiscal Department records and coordinate resolution of any disparity as appropriate.19. May assist with grant research and writing.20. Performs other related duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:1. G5: Highschool diploma or GED with two years specified experience.2. G6: Highschool diploma or GED with three years specified experience.3. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to berelevant or becomes required of the position in the future.4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. Ability to record data accurately, legibly, and consistently.2. CPR certification or First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within two months ofemployment.3. Licensed with the ability to legally drive and insurable with the Yurok Tribes auto insurance.4. Ability to obtain certification for marbled murrelet surveying, inclusive of necessary hearing requirements.5. Ability to pass an appropriate background check if required and legally possess and use firearms.6. Ability to pass an appropriate background check if required and work with minors.7. Ability to identify T&E wildlife species present in northern coastal California (both juvenile and adult lifestages).8. Ability to interact with the public, including under possible adverse or volatile situations.9. Ability to hike and camp alone, for several days in a row, in remote wilderness areas at night safely.10. Knowledge of and/or experience in biological monitoring and field techniques. These include, but are notlimited to visual and auditory surveys, operation of a handheld GPS unit, an understanding of transect and/orgrid sampling, and ability to collect accurate and legible survey data.11. Familiarity with computers and office equipment.12. Proficiency with word processing programs, preferably Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.13. Proficiency in written and oral expression, inclusive of accuracy in spelling and grammar.14. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history,culture and values. Supplemental Information SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:*Medical *Dental *Vision*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)*401k *401k (match up to 3%)*Employee Assistance Program16 Paid Holidays Calm app (meditation/music channel)Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per weekover the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.01 Are you a member of a federally recognized tribe? If so, please indicate which tribe? Required Question