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Field Conservation Research Department.Field Research Project Manager.Part-time, Regular, Non-Exempt.The Wildlife Research Technician assists with field research projects in the Arizona / Sonora bord...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
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Wildlife Research Technician
THE PHOENIX ZOOPhoenix, AZ, USPart-time
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Wildlife Research Technician
THE PHOENIX ZOOPhoenix, AZ, US1 day ago
Job type
- Part-time
Job descriptionBachelor's degree in life sciences. Ability to participate in field research activities in remote areas. Field research often includes long work days and long hikes (up to 15 miles / day) carrying equipment (including water, technical and camping gear), and use of off-road vehicles. Availability to work a flexible and varied schedule that includes overnights, weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. Out-of-town, overnight multi-day travel and camping will occasionally be required. Experience with MS Windows environment, database entry (MS Excel) and word processing (MS Word) required. Ability to learn to use specialized computer programs for conservation and experience working with complex databases preferred. Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing, including partner organizations. Working knowledge of Spanish would be beneficial. Experience working in Arizona native ecosystems, including knowledge of native species, especially ground birds and native mammals preferred. Knowledge of camera-trap technology and related field techniques preferred. Ability to work well with others and independently. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, often in extreme weather conditions. Ability to operate or learn to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle and tow a truck and trailer set-up in off-road conditions. Possession of a valid driver's license required. Ability to pass pre-employment background check, drug test, DMV check and clear annual TB test.
Job Details
Job Location
Phoenix Zoo - Phoenix, AZ
Position Type
Part Time
Job Posting Date(s)
End Date
08 / 08 / 2025
Description
Department : Field Conservation Research Department
Supervisor : Field Research Project Manager
Supervises : None
FLSA Status : Part-time, Regular, Non-Exempt
Starting Pay Rate : $22.57 / hour
General Statement :
The Wildlife Research Technician assists with field research projects in the Arizona / Sonora borderlands, Costa Rica and elsewhere, supporting wildlife-related data management, field work deploying and servicing conservation technology and preparation and maintenance of field equipment.
Essential Duties :
- Provide quality guest service to both internal and external guests by maintaining a WILD (friendly, helpful, positive and professional) working attitude and appearance.
- Assist with field work deploying and servicing conservation technology equipment in rugged terrain (top priority).
- Manage wildlife data, including wildlife camera still images and videos, acoustic recorder / detection data, and environmental data.
- Prepare and maintain field research equipment.
- Assist Field Research Project Manager in preparing written reports (board reports, grant prospecting and reporting, manuscripts, etc.).
- Assist in prepping materials for and training volunteers and interns.
- Participate in guest interaction in support of the ACNC's mission and goals.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.)
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