JOB SUMMARY: You will perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard biological science technical support assignments related to wildlife. You will be operating boats. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for is May-October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 01/10/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: You will spend your time on a variety of wildlife ecology and management tasks, including wildlife surveys, wildlife capture and handling, habitat surveys, and general natural resource management. Some data entry/data management, including use of ArcGIS, will also be integral to this position. Voyageurs National Park is a water-based park and travel by motorboat is required to conduct fieldwork. You will be expected to work in a variety of environmental conditions; weather can vary from near-freezing temperatures with rain and snow in May to hot and humid weather in late summer. You must be in good physical condition and able to hike one-way distances of up to 6 miles over rough terrain while carrying loads of 50 pounds or more. Biting insects or other pests such as black flies, deer flies, mosquitoes, and ticks are common. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
