Opportunities
- Wyoming/Colorado Border: Along the border of Wyoming and Colorado near Baggs, WY and Craig, CO
- Central Utah: Richfield, UT
- Southwest Utah: Cedar City, UT
- South/Central Idaho: Twin Falls, ID
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
- Installation and maintenance of trail cameras at relocated carcasses
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
- 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
- Experience with basic vehicle maintenance and repair (changing tires, putting on snow chains, getting unstuck from mud/snow, etc.)
- Live local to study area, local knowledge of area/roads
Additional Information
- Technicians will work 40hrs/week for 3.5 months from January-mid April 2025. They will also participate in a short, paid training period in December 2024. This training may be conducted virtually.
- The technician can expect to work long hours (potentially up to 12 hours in a day).
- This position will be repeated a second year (same timeframe January-April in 2026). Interested and qualified candidates would be considered for both seasons.
- 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.