Ecology Preprofessional

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County • Wheaton, IL • 6h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13423669

Summary

This position assists staff Ecologists with field projects in the Natural Resources Department, with a main emphasis on conducting field studies of flora & fauna.

What You\'ll Do

Construct, deploy & maintain trail cameras and drift fences for

wildlife observations. Sort, review, and categorize photos of wildlife for future identification.

Collect vegetation data to monitor restoration progress in woodlands

& prairies.

Conduct real-time bat monitoring using mobile audio recording

devices.

May assist with Natural Resource Department surveys of flora and

fauna, including on land and aquatic species.

Deploy and maintain turtle submersible-telemetry antenna. Manage,

sort, and share data.

Maintain and fabricate field sampling gear using power and hand

tools.

Collect GPS information and enter data.

Keep neat and accurate records of survey, field, and reporting data

and assist with data entry.

Operate and drive a capped or uncapped 4-wheel drive truck, or other

district vehicles as assigned.

May assist with laboratory aquaculture duties at the Urban Stream

Research Center.

Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits and

supports a clean, organized and hazard-free environment.

Perform other duties as required.

What You\'ll Need

18 years of age or older at time of hire

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Ecology, Natural

Resources Management, Biology, Botany, Fisheries Management, Entomology, Wildlife Management, or related field.

Professional experience and an interest in Ecology, Botany,

Conservation, Wildlife Management, or Entomology, or other disciplines within Natural Resource management is preferred.

Valid Driver\'s License in good standing.

Previous experience with wildlife tracking using telemetry, GIS, and

power tools preferred.

Skilled in working independently while executing tasks with

attention to detail.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.

Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and data.

Comfortable working in public and remote areas.

Requires ability to swim and may require wading through water for

extended periods of time.

Schedule & Pay

\$15.00 to \$16.00 per hour

Schedule Monday Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, April - October, some

night work required.

Work Setting

Based out of Wheaton headquarters building with frequent travel to District preserves.

Apply Today

Follow the link to apply directly and be considered for the position.

Additional information about the position and job duties can be found in the attached job description or on our website.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer.

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