Posting Number | PG193983TM |
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Position Number | 11ASO3158 |
Position Type | Temporary |
Essential Job Duties | We are seeking ~20 highly motivated seasonal technicians for a black bear genetic and abundance study in eastern North Carolina. Primary duties include setting up and monitoring hair snares to collect information on black bear genetics and abundance; data processing and organization; data entry; and equipment maintenance. Work will be conducted on public and private lands across eastern North Carolina. Shared field housing (utilities included) and work vehicles are provided. Specific duties include driving for long distances, navigating with gear to sites that may be inaccessible from drivable roads (may include hiking long distances and/or use of kayaks as needed), field data collection following detailed protocols, and performing tasks in typical southeastern summer conditions and weather (i.e. heat, rain, biting/stinging insects, humidity). Technicians will work closely with crew leaders and researchers at North Carolina State University, USGS North Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Mississippi State University, and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Technician positions are mid-May to early August (~12-weeks). Shared field housing locations will be in southeastern NC (possible locations include Jacksonville, New Bern, Fayetteville, Elizabethtown). Work Schedule:
Questions can be emailed to CoastalBlackBearProject@ncsu.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and hiring decisions may be made before the closing date. |
Is Time Limited | Yes |
If Yes, Appointment Length | May 2024 - August 2024 |
Job City & State | Varies NC locations |
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Department | Applied Ecology |
Classification Title | Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional |
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Working Title | Temporary Coastal Black Bear Field Research Technician |
Work Schedule | Up to 40/hrs per week |
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Valid NC Driver's License required? | No |
Commercial Driver's License Required? | No |
Anticipated Hiring Range | $16/hr |
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Job Open Date | 12/06/2023 |
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Quick Link | https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/194277 |
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AA/EEO | NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |