Raven Survey Monitor Clark County NV
Raven Survey Monitor Clark County NV
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The Great Basin Institute is recruiting four Raven Survey Monitors to conduct wildlife fieldwork at several sited in southern Nevada. The Raven Survey Monitors will conduct common raven random point counts deploy decoy stations and wildlife cameras record encounter histories and catalog raven nests. The monitors may support preseason preparation. The Wildlife Monitors will be required to demonstrate proficiency in backcountry wilderness field skills including but not limited to 4WD vehicle operation and use of GPS topographic maps and electronic data collection technology. In addition the Wildlife Monitors will participate in a twoday training and will be field tested on their knowledge of and ability to follow monitoring protocols thoroughly and precisely. The Raven Survey Monitors will work for 5 days per week with 2 days off but they must be available to work any of the 7 days each week with the understanding that the schedule is subject change with little or no notice. This position will require long hours including early mornings and weekends.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation:
- $18/hour
Benefits:
- Companypaid comprehensive medical dental (with option to upgrade in coverage) and vision insurance;
- $25000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost;
- Personal leave and holidays;
- Access to Pro Deals;
Contract & Timeline:
- April 21 2025 May 30 202
- Fulltime preferred 40 hours per week
Location: Clark County NV (Las Vegas)
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or coursework and experience in biology (wildlife or conservation) ecology or related field desired;
- Experience in conducting avian surveys and nest monitoring preferred;
- Previous field experience that included:
- adhering to field data collection protocols and
- accurately collecting and recording field data;
- Experience using handheld GPS equipment for navigation and/or data collection;
- Knowledge of southwestern/Mojave flora and fauna desirable;
- Selfmotivated with ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a diverse team environment;
- Possess strong organizational skills;
- Ability to work in variable weather conditions traverse uneven terrain carry upwards of 20 pounds in a backpack and otherwise maintain good physical condition;
- Willingness and ability to camp in remote areas;
- Familiarity with backcountry lowimpact principles preferred;
- Ability to work a variable schedule (including weekends) that may change with little or no notice;
- Ability to walk a minimum of 10km/day in challenging terrain and harsh and rapidly changing desert conditions and otherwise be in good physical condition;
- Willingness to camp in the desert backcountry for consecutive days;
- Possess a valid clean stateissued drivers license; and
- Ability to safely drive a 4WD vehicle on unpaved roads that can be steep and rutted;
TO APPLY:
Please submit an uptodate resume a onepage cover letter that details your interest in the position and any qualifications not fully outlined in your resume and contact information for threeprofessional references. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. For questions regarding this position please contact
Be sure to complete any preliminary questions prompted in the application and sign your application.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organizations ongoing needs.
Disclaimer: Although the organization has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position GBI reserves the right to change the same including to change add to or subtract from the duties outlined within the sole discretion of the organization at any time with or without advance notice.
Employment Type
Temp
