Wildlife Field Technican

Salary/Position Classification

• 15.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 (summer) hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

Conducting bird, mammal, plant, and pollinator surveys as part of wildlife inventory surveys in Minnesota and North Dakota.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect data in the field on pollinators, birds, mammals and vegetation.
• Deploy and maintain trail cameras and acoustic recording units
• Review images collected from trail cameras and audio files to identify birds
• Assist team in data entry, duration and analysis of field-collected data 

Minimum Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a military-based background check
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Majoring in fisheries and wildlife ecology

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

• Please submit resume and brief cover letter

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.