Temporary Field Technician – Natural Resource Ecology & Management

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This position requires extended periods of work in outdoor environments. Duties may be physically demanding and can involve walking long distances carrying field equipment hiking to field sites and working in varying weather conditions including rain heat cold or snow. Fieldwork may occur across multiple locations.

Work schedules may vary based on workload and weather conditions and will not exceed 40 hours per week though occasional weekend work may be required. This is a temporary position limited to 780 hours per fiscal year and does not include benefits. Supervisor assignment hourly rate of pay work schedule and specific duties will be discussed individually with selected candidates. The role requires a strong work ethic dependability the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team attention to detail and accuracy in field and datarelated tasks.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read write and understand directions
• Valid U.S. Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in forestry wildlife ecology biology natural resources or related field

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Iowa State University is dedicated to the understanding effective management and sustainable use of renewable natural resources. Through the landgrant missions of teaching research and extension the department works to advance scientific knowledge support resource stewardship and engage communities in addressing environmental and natural resource challenges.

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Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.