NRRI Aquatic Ecology Field Technician
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Duluth
Posted on: March 10, 2023
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Job Description:
Apply for JobJob ID354213
LocationDuluth
Job FamilySupplemental Employee
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code0001
Employee ClassCivil Service
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Researchers in the Water Group at the Natural Resources Research
Institute, University of Minnesota Duluth, are hiring two aquatic
ecology summer field technicians. The primary role of these
positions is to conduct research on rusty crayfish in three
Northeast Minnesota lakes, and to survey small fish among nine
lakes throughout Minnesota. There may also be opportunities to work
on other projects and gain additional experience working in Great
Lakes coastal wetlands and MN tributaries (streams) to Lake
Superior. The field technicians will prepare supplies and gear for
field sampling, and work in teams of 2-4 individuals to conduct
crayfish trapping and fish surveys by boat. Considerable travel is
required; up to 45 days will be spent as a mobile field crew while
trapping crayfish and netting fish (up to nine outings lasting up
to 5 days each, all M-F and excluding holidays). Field trip lodging
is provided through house rentals and hotels, and technicians are
given a daily allowance to cover food expenses. Technicians will
receive considerable safety and project training before field
excursions. Employee onboarding and field training will occur in
May to cover standard operating procedures for crayfish trapping,
boat safety, and field/water safety. New employees will have
opportunities to practice boat trailering at NRRI before the first
field excursion, and ample hands-on training (boat operation, water
safety, handling and identifying fish and crayfish) will occur
during the first several field site visits.Technicians may have
opportunities to work on other projects as well. Depending on the
project, technicians may help to document fish, aquatic
macroinvertebrates, habitat, aquatic plants, and water quality in
Great Lakes coastal areas, and/or sample fish and aquatic
invertebrates from wadeable streams. Project-specific training will
be provided. NRRI will provide personal protection equipment (PPE)
for field work such as waders, life jackets, basic rain gear, eye
and hand protection, sunscreen, bug spray, hand sanitizer,
headnets, etc. Employees are responsible for procuring their own
field-appropriate clothing, lunchbox/day pack, water bottles, and
kit of anything needed for a long day of field work (e.g. SPF lip
balm, medicines, lunches/snacks). When crews are working around
Duluth on a standard work schedule, and on days off, crew are
responsible for their own transportation, housing, and food.All
applicants must be able to travel frequently this summer on field
trips (up to nine Monday-Friday excursions), be able to work
cooperatively in small groups, have a positive attitude (it makes
the field day more fun!), be able to lift 50 pounds, and be ready
to work and learn cool new skills each day. Strong applicants will
also have a background in boating, first aid, a demonstrated
ability to work on a team, and mechanical aptitude to diagnose and
fix broken things.Job Duties:80% - Field sampling and travel. The
primary project technicians will work on is researching rusty
crayfish (an invasive species) trapping methods near sensitive
vegetation. Two NRRI technicians will work together with project
partners to deploy and retrieve crayfish traps at three Northeast
MN lakes. Each lake will be sampled one week (a M-F trip) in
May/June, and then visited again in July/August (six M-F trips
total). In between the crayfish trapping events the technicians
will also help sample fish from nine MN lakes in support of a tern
forage project. We anticipate visiting three lakes per week, so
three weeks (M-F trips) of field travel will be for fish sampling.
Transportation, lodging, and a meal allowance will be provided for
travel away from Duluth.15% - Organizing field equipment,
preparing/packing for field trips, cleaning used field gear.5% -
Using computer and GPS to navigate to sampling sites and manage
field data.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
About the Department
NRRI's mission is to deliver integrated research solutions that
value our resources, environment, and economy for a sustainable and
resilient future. We are a mission-driven, project-focused team
working to create opportunities for natural resource stewardship.
With industrial-scale facilities in Duluth and Coleraine, MN, NRRI
works across five strategic research platforms. These platforms
address Minnesota's soil, forest, water, and mineral resources:
* Applied Ecology and Resource Management
* Minerals and Metallurgy
* Materials and Bioeconomy
* Data Collection and Delivery
* Commercialization Services
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online.To apply for this position,
go to http://www.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ and search for job opening
354213. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online
application and attach a resume and cover letter. First submit the
application with cover letter and CV/resume. Then return to the "My
Activities" page to attach the additional documents.Complete
applications must include:
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.The University of Minnesota provides
equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu.
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are
required to comply with the University's Administrative Policy:
COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof
of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or
complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or
religious reasons. To learn more please visit:
https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax
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