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Department: Biology

Wildlife Field Technican

  • 497297
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Temporary Staff
  • Closing on: Oct 22 2025

Salary/Position Classification

  • 17.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 20-25 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

Wildlife inventory projects in Minnesota and North Dakota where we conduct field surveys on birds and other wildlife to address a variety of applied questions

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist in conducting surveys in the field (e.g., capture and tagging of birds, maintaining Motus bird tracking network), review of imagery and audio recordings from survey instruments (e.g. trail cameras, video recordings, and acoustic recording units), data entry and proofing. 

Required Competencies

  • Background in basic wildlife surveys
  • The ability to work in early mornings on weekend and weekdays as weather permits.
  • Strong skills in wildlife identification
  • The ability to work independently and in teams
  • Background in GIS/GPS, background in program R
  • A positive attitude.

Minimum Requirements

  • Pursuing or obtained a BS in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Part 107 operator license
  • Interest and experience in wildlife ecology and management
  • Interest in habitat management
  • Experience with GIS and GPS
  • Experience in construction or electronics that could assist with field instrument maintenance

To Apply

Please submit cover letter providing your qualifications and how this opportunity will facilitate meeting your career goals, resume/CV, and contact information for 3 references. Questions can be directed to Dr. Susan Felege (susan.felege@und.edu).

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

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