Swift Fox Lead Technician

Swift Fox Lead Technician – (24142087) 

THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL.

Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on August 8, 2024. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.

Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.

Special Information:

This position is based in northeast Montana in Glasgow, but field work and housing will be located across the northeast comer (FWP administrative Region 6) as necessary for surveys. Stretching from the North Dakota border to the Liberty County line and from the Missouri River breaks to the Canadian border, Region 6 offers endless recreational opportunities. The area is comprised of public land and more traditional farms and ranches, representing one of the last best places for upland bird hunting, big game hunting (deer, elk, bighorn sheep, antelope), wildlife viewing and multi-species fishing.

This job is primarily working long days during Eastern Montana fall/winter/early spring. Work will be conducted in remote locations during inclement weather with varying road conditions and extreme temperatures (-40 degrees F with wind chill can occur at times). Field work will be physically demanding, and technicians may be asked to carry up to 40lbs.

Start Date: 8/19/2024 – End Date: 5/31/2025

Hours: 40hrs+/Week; Variable weekdays/weekends depending on weather.

Successful applicants will include a resume featuring relevant experience and education and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position, what makes you a qualified candidate, and what you hope to gain from this position.

Job Duties:

This is the second year of the first Swift Fox range wide survey conducted in Montana. The purpose of this survey is to determine distribution and occupancy across the Swift Fox range in Montana. This year’s effort will be in the northeast comer of the state, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks administrative Region 6.

Technicians will be expected to primarily work alone, but also as a team when needed. They will primarily be installing and checking trail camera scent stations in remote locations throughout Region 6. In addition to setting and checking trail cameras within specific time periods, technicians will also be required to locate access roads and trails, determine land ownership, and contact private landowners for permission to access.

Technicians will be responsible for cataloging trail camera photos when weather conditions prevent field work and after the sampling period is over (April-May). Technicians will also be responsible for recording and entering data via handwritten log and computer in addition to submitting weekly summary reports.

The Lead technician will be responsible for preparing field equipment, managing 3 technicians, keeping data and photos organized and cataloged, and submitting an end of season report.

Given the harsh climate and predominately unsupervised position we are looking for candidates who are self­sufficient, diligent, and safety conscious.

Housing will be provided.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be able to navigate the landscape and administrative boundaries using a GPS and maps depicting private and public landownership.
• Experience with collecting, recording, and compiling data.
• Experience summarizing data into a report.
• Ability to safely operate 4-wheel drive vehicles on rough and steep terrain in varying weather conditions.
• Candidates must be able to follow all safety protocols and use good judgement while in the field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Preferred:

• Experience contacting private landowners.
• Knowledge and understanding of swift fox habitat.
• Prior winter field experience and/or personal winter recreation.
• Experience programming and deploying remote cameras.
• Experience identifying swift fox.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience supervising/leading a crew.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of two years of college work towards a Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, fish and wildlife management, animal ecology, biology, or a closely related field and related work experience. Combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: Not Applicable 

Salary: $

23.44 – 23.44 Hourly 

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan 

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status: Seasonal Schedule: Full-Time 

Job Type

: Standard 

Shift

: Day Job 

Travel

: Yes, 100 % of the Time 

Primary Location

: Glasgow 

Agency: Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks Union: 000 – None 

Posting Date

: Jul 25, 2024, 8:38:05 PM 

Closing Date (based on your computer’s timezone)

: Aug 9, 2024, 5:59:00 AM 

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume 

Contact Name: Brianna Johnson jobshiringnearme.org Contact Email: fwpemp@mt.gov jobshiringnearme.org Contact Phone: 406-444-4657 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency’s HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

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