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Technician I
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Position Number: 1786580
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Technician I

Position Description:
Performs minor mechanical and/or analytical duties on various projects. Work is performed under general guidelines using established procedures and evaluated on results obtained.

Major/Essential Functions:
Full-time temporary (six months) seasonal fieldwork position with benefits to assist with a graduate-level research project examining the influence of predators and supplemental feed on northern bobwhite demographics. Lodging is provided.

Essential Functions include:
Problem-solve and work independently (potentially outside of cell service.
Work in a wide range of inclement conditions (both hot and cold).
Meso-mammal live trapping.
Trap, band, and place necklace style radio-transmitters and GPS backpack transmitters on northern bobwhites and scaled quail.
Proficiency in common vegetation sampling techniques.
Operate a state vehicle.
Radio telemetry.
Proficiency with a compass as well as GPSr navigation.
Proficiency with ATVs and UTVs.
Proficiency with 4x4 trucks.

Occasional Duties:
Deploy scent stations to monitor meso-predators using trail cameras.
Participate in spring or fall call counts.
Care for captive bobwhites in the research facility.
Participate in outreach events.
Assist with UAV flights as a visual observer.
Light duty construction projects and building, and vehicle maintenance.

Required Qualifications:
High School or equivalent and two years work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's in Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Biology or closely related field.
Experience with birds and telemetry is strongly desired.
Plant identification of Rolling Plains of Texas flora.

Application Procedures:
1. Apply online at http://www.workattexastech.com; enter via Staff portal and search for requisition 20142.
2. Shortcut URL: https://bit.ly/30RU0OP
3. Required Attachments: Cover Letter and Resume / CV
4. If you should need assistance with the application process, please contact Texas Tech University, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition office at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806.742.3851.

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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