Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Blanding’s Turtle Field Technician Lake County, Illinois
Blanding’s Turtle Field Technician
Employer: Northern Illinois University
Essential Job functions:
Employer: Northern Illinois University
Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location: Lake County, Illinois
Job Description: One or more wildlife technician positions are available to assist the Lake
County Forest Preserve District with its Blanding’s Turtle Recovery Program from May
through July 2017 (approximate dates). Technicians will capture Blanding's Turtles
using baited hoop traps and track movements via radio-telemetry. Technicians will
also assist with the collection of eggs, the care for headstarted juvenile turtles and the
documentation of nesting activities at night. Training and all equipment will be provided
for all internship activities.
Qualifications: Ideal candidates will be comfortable working long hours often wading in marshes with little shade and may be exposed to biting insects, ticks, and poison ivy.
Additional requirements include:
• B.S. in biology, natural resources, environmental studies or related field OR degree in progress with relevant course work
• Valid driver’s license
• Familiarity or ability to learn regional aquatic species (reptiles, fish, crayfish) and ability to safely handle large and potentially aggressive animals (e.g. snapping turtles)
• Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions across difficult terrain
• Flexible work schedule including the ability to work at night during nesting season (June)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with forest preserve agency personnel and the public regarding project details
• Adherence to safety and animal handling protocols
• Physical strength, stamina, and endurance sufficient for full days of strenuous field work
Essential Job functions:
• Trapping, handling, identifying and collecting data on reptiles (primarily turtles).
• Tracking turtles using radio-telemetry equipment
• Traveling among field sampling sites and wildlife facilities
• Checking and maintaining hoop traps
• Maintaining accurate data sheets
• Data entry
Salary: $10/hr, 37.5 hr per week; optional housing in Lake County is available at $210/month; vehicle or mileage reimbursement is provided
How to Apply: Interested parties should submit a cover letter addressing qualifications listed
above, resume/CV, and contact information of 3 references to Callie Klatt at
cklatt@butler.edu with the subject line “Lake County Blanding’s Turtle Technician
Application”
Application Deadline: 1 February 2017
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There are many opportunities for students at UNAVCO; see the topics below.
Additional opportunities for students currently available through the UNAVCO community:
- Accessible Earth is a study abroad program based in Orvieto Italy, designed as a capstone experience for Geoscience students. This course is recognized in the Department of Geosciences at University of Arizona as an alternative to Geology field camp focusing more on computational aspects of Geoscience and Geodesy/Remote Sensing technologies.
- US-China Collaboration on Landslide Research and Student Training is an International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program hosted by the University of Houston and the China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) in China. The 8-week IRES program will provide support for 6 U.S. students (two graduates and four undergraduates) to conduct advanced landslide research in the Three Gorges area in China during the summer.
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RESESS is a paid undergraduate research internship, learning community, and mentoring program. Students can participate for up to three summers. Application to the RESESS program is the first step to the student internship. Please check the RESESS website for the application deadline.
Geo-Launchpad is a paid summer internship for community college students in Colorado.
The UNAVCO Student Internship Program (USIP) offers graduate and upper-level undergraduate students the opportunity to learn various aspects of geodesy research and education. Most internships are during summer months and will be posted in the preceding winter or spring.
Institute for Broadening Participation — Are you looking for other REU and internship opportunities? Take a look at the Institute for Broadening Participation's website for a comprehensive list of other geoscience opportunities!
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USIP [UNAVCO Student Internship Program] is a summer internship that offers graduate and upper-level undergraduate students the opportunity to learn various aspects of geodesy research and education (see below for specific internship opportunities).
RESESS applications are due February 1 and all other applications are due February 15.
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