• Audio and visual songbird point count surveys
• Trapping sage-grouse at night and attaching GPS radio transmitters
• Sage-grouse brood surveys using pointing dogs
• Radio-telemetry of sage-grouse hens and chicks
• Operating ATVs and 4x4 vehicles 
• Hiking long distances over rugged terrain, high elevations, and in variable weather conditions
• Potential for other wildlife surveys

• Passion for wildlife biology and conservation 
• Valid Driver’s License to perform essential job functions
• Demonstrated communication skills in English (written and oral)
• Demonstrated ability to drive long distances for field work, use 4-wheel-drive vehicles, and use UTV/ATVs safely

• Experience with terrestrial ecology and fieldwork. 
• Experience working in remote areas independently
• Experience with audio and visual bird identification. Preference will be given to applicants possessing these skills, as  songbird point counts will be a large component of field work. 
• Experience with wildlife capture and handling
• Working dog ownership/handling experience 
• A partial or completed degree in Wildlife, Biology, Botany, or Rangeland Science

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV" 

2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile 

3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

The position requires considerable physical activity. Incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. May be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.  Incumbents will be exposed to hazardous conditions including, noise, vibrations from machinery, moving mechanical parts, or moving vehicles.

The S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources is nationally and internationally recognized for its research, extension, and teaching on natural and socio-environmental ecosystems. It is a high-impact college at Utah State University with over $15M in research funding annually, 55 tenure-track faculty in three departments, and close partnerships with federal and state natural resource agencies.  

 The Department of Wildland Resources in QCNR encompasses research in applied terrestrial ecology, including the ecology and management of wildlife, forests, rangelands, conservation biology, and climate change adaptation.  Award-winning faculty teach courses that prepare students for professional careers in many natural resources fields, including programs accredited by the Society of American Foresters and the Society for Range Management and aligned with the Society of Ecological Restoration. 

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USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

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The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 02/2025

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

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