Apacheria Wildlife Technician (Part-Time) (Extended Temporary Employment)

The School of Natural Resources and the Environment seeks to fill the role of Apacheria Wildlife Technician (Research Data Support Specialist II). This specialist will conduct wildlife research in conjunction with White Mountain Apache Game and Fish on ongoing collaborative research that includes mountain lion research and camera trapping of turkeys and pronghorn. The position works under general supervision, independently managing day-to-day camera trap deployment, data processing, and reporting tasks. The specialist will process camera trap data, place camera traps on the Fort Apache Reservation, access and work with sensitive tribal data, and serve as a liaison between my research group and White Mountain Apache Game and Fish. The position independently communicates and collaborates with White Mountain Apache Game and Fish to align data products and reports with tribal management needs and sovereignty requirements. The work will be largely remote. This position also accesses and works with sensitive tribal data, following established protocols to ensure data security and respect for tribal sovereignty.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Data Collection,
Processing, and Management:

• Deploying and
  maintaining camera traps in southeastern Arizona.
• Using Timelapse
  software to review camera trap photos and classify species, behavior, and other
  relevant metadata.
• Ensuring
  quality control during data processing for camera trap metadata.
  

Data Analysis
and Report Writing:

• Summarizing the
  results of camera trap studies on and off the White Mountain Apache reservation.
• Synthesizing
  the results into reports to be submitted to White Mountain Apache Game and Fish
  and other stakeholders.
  

Liaising with
White Mountain Apache Game and Fish:

• Communicating
  with White Mountain Apache Game and Fish to ensure that we are meeting
  expectations regarding tribal sovereignty of data and actionable results to
  inform tribal management of resources.
  

Knowledge, Skills
& Abilities:

• Knowledge of
  wildlife and its management on the Fort Apache Reservation.
• Knowledge of
  basic wildlife research skills (e.g., wildlife surveys, report writing).
• Ability to
  communicate and collaborate with White Mountain Apache Game and Fish.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.