Opportunities

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Surveying for roadkill carcasses along highways
• Physically relocating roadkill carcasses at least 12m from roadway
• Detailed record keeping of data associated with roadkill relocation effort and surveys

Qualifications (Essential Skills)

• A valid driver’s license
• Experience driving safely in winter conditions
• A keen eye for searching and spotting big game and other animals
• Attention to detail and excellent note-taking skills
• Ability to navigate using maps and a GPS unit
• Experience with basic vehicle maintenance and repair (changing tires, putting on snow chains, getting unstuck from mud/snow, etc.)
• Ability to lift 75lbs and drag 200lbs with a partner
• A strong stomach and the ability to work with dead wildlife

Characteristics That Will Set You Apart (Desirable skills)

• Ability to ID western raptor species experience is a plus, but not required

Additional Information

• Housing will be available at the field house located near the HWI office; the technician will have their own room, but share housing with other seasonal technicians
• The technician can expect to work long hours (potentially up to 12 hours in a day)
• Schedule will be weather dependent requiring some flexibility, however, work days can be expected to take place between Monday-Friday
• This position will require staying overnight with a team member in a shared room (separate beds) in a motel near the study area
• Technician will have the opportunity to interact with HWI staff and other seasonal technicians and learn about the other projects happening at HWI
• As part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure work environment, we conduct background checks on all prospective employees. These checks are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and are designed to ensure that our hiring decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons.
• Key Points:
  • Consent: We obtain written consent before conducting any background check.
  • Transparency: Should any information from a background check potentially impact hiring decisions, we will provide you with a copy of the report and an opportunity to respond.
  • Non-discrimination: We apply the same standards to all candidates, regardless of race, national origin, color, sex, religion, disability, genetic information, or age.
  • Relevance: A criminal record will not automatically disqualify you from employment. We will consider the nature and timing of any offenses in relation to the job requirements.
  • Mandatory: Final approval of hiring is contingent upon completion of the background check process.