Careers @ MSU

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Field work to include sampling deer, telemetry, tick sampling, monitoring trail cameras and other appropriate field tasks. Office work to include data entry, data management, and sample processing. Also to include aiding in analysis and scientific writing.

To assist with data analysis to assess the long-term effects of deer and elk browsing on aspen stand characteristics and wildlife habitat quality by evaluating audio avian community recordings and vegetation sampling data analyses.

Desired Qualifications

1. Organizational and meticulous data collection and management skills
2. Demonstrated experience working in potentially unfavorable environmental conditions (e.g., rain, humidity, heat, cold, poison ivy, flying/biting insects and ticks) and ability to walk up to 8 miles over uneven terrain per day
3. Ability to professionally engage with the public and natural resources professionals
4. Experience with radio-telemetry equipment and  data collection
5. Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to pass a driver’s history check through transportation services

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Summary of Physical Demands

• Walking up to 8 miles a day 
• Carrying a pack up to 35 pounds