Seasonal Field Researcher

　　Requisition ID: 2023-6876

　　of Openings: 4Location: US-UT-VernalCategory: OtherPosition Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-TimeJob Classification: Non-BenefitedCollege: College of ScienceDepartment: BiologyAdvertised Salary: $17.50 per hour

　　OverviewField crew seasonal worker for reptile and amphibian inventory.

　　ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include travel to a from field sites, implementation and completion of field survey techniques for reptiles and amphibians, field data entry, maintenance of field equipment, and assistance with lab data entry and some analysis.

　　QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

　　Ability to hike or walk in rough Utah and Colorado field conditionsAttention to detail and ability to follow directions carefullyComfort with handling of non-venomous reptiles and amphibiansBasic data entrySome knowledge of desert hiking and safetyPreferred Qualifications

　　High School Diploma or GEDSome field experienceExperience with back country hikingExperience with regional reptiles and amphibian.Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:

　　Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"Document size may not exceed 10 MB.Advertised Salary$17.50 per hour

　　ADAThe environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

　　Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

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