Wildlife Research Technician

The Wildlife Research Technician works with the Wildlife Ecologist to conduct wildlife research, monitoring and management throughout Cleveland Metroparks. This position reports to the Wildlife Ecologist at Mill Stream Run Reservation and works at reservations throughout Cleveland Metroparks. Preference is given to applicants with relevant wildlife experience and enrolled in a university wildlife degree program, or other relevant field of study.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and categorizing wildlife camera images using Timelapse or other software.
• Assisting with data analysis and interpretation in preparation of reports.
• Field data collection: independently or with staff, collaborators, and volunteers.
• Surveying and monitoring wildlife (including at night, from a vehicle, and using wildlife cameras).
• Coordination and supervision of volunteer survey crews for research and monitoring.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Must have completed two years of college courses with relevant course work and/or educational experience in natural resources, natural sciences, i.e., biology, geology, hydrology, etc., forestry, wildlife management, environmental science or related fields. At least six months of field experience, research experience, or other directly relevant job experience.

Credentials, Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license under the laws of the State of Ohio.

Other Qualifications

• Must have completed two years of college courses with relevant course work and/or educational experience in natural resources, natural sciences, i.e., biology, geology, hydrology, etc., forestry, wildlife management, environmental science or related fields. At least six months of field experience, research experience, or other directly relevant job experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license under the laws of the State of Ohio for all positions listed in the addendum except for Natural Resources Management Crew.
• Ability to work and complete tasks independently.
• Experience using computers to review and categorize wildlife images.
• Experience with spreadsheet and database software.
• Knowledge of population survey techniques.
• Experience with telemetry, GIS, and GPS software and associated hardware.
• Experience reading aerial photographs and maps.
• Familiarity with Ohio fauna.

Application Deadline: Open until filled