Seasonal Ecological Technician (Summer 2021)
Agency: Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Location: Pratt, KS
Closing Date: December 18, 2020
Contact: Mark Van Scoyoc at mark.vanscoyoc@ks.gov or (620) 672-5911
1) Applicants will need to complete a KDWPT employment application located at http://www.ksoutdoors.com/news/KDWPTInfo/
Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info or at any KDWPT office.
2) A resume and cover letter with reference emails is required.
3) A state of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is also required. Information on how to obtain a tax clearance certificate is explained in the complete announcement.
Term/Grade: Temporary
Major Duties:
Positions will be available for up to 12 technicians creating 3 separate crews. Incumbents will be performing aquatic or terrestrial surveys across the state, specifically related to native Kansas animal species. Crews will focus on (1) surveying for the Cylindrical Papershell mussel in the Smoky Hill and Saline River basins, stream surveys in the Walnut River basin and statewide, repatriation of extirpated species, and native fauna brood stock collection; (2) surveying bats with mist nets and acoustic detectors to provide data for the NABat monitoring program and using Sherman traps to survey small mammal communities; (3) surveying aquatic fauna of the Kansas River Basin and other large river systems using electrofishing, trawling, and other methods. Some lab work involving the identification, sorting, and cataloging of collected specimens obtained from surveys may be required. Maintaining good working relationships with other institutions and personnel will be required. Perform other duties as required.
See announcement and apply here.
