Job Title

Research Technician I, SPEC Lab Ocelot Research

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Research Technician I, under general supervision p erforms entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks for the Spatial and Population Ecology of Carnivores (SPEC) Lab at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute as part of their ongoing South Texas Ocelot research program. Will work remotely in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge , located in Los Fresnos, Texas . Position is a one year term with option for extension.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the deployment and maintenance of trail camera grid.

• Assist with collecting and organizing scat and other biological samples .

• Assist with tracking of collared felids using telemetry and downloading collar data.

• Assist with fieldwork and maintaining box trapping grids for bobcats and feral cats.

• Maintenance of camera trapping photo database and classifying images using a combination of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and manual techniques.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

  Additional Responsibilities

• There will be frequent opportunities to assist with other carnivore fieldwork in South Texas

  Minimum Requirements

  Education – High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Experience – Two years of related experience , especially experience working with camera traps.

  Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to work independently in the field within both private and federal lands. Excellent data management skills and ability to record and organize information .

  Licensing / Professional Certification – Will require a US driver’s license .

  Physical Requirements – Ability to lift heavy objects and exert heavy force. Ability to hike several miles a day carrying equipment over uneven terrain with thick vegetation. Ability to work in the field with >90 ° heat in thick, thornscrub habitat .

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Supervision of Others

  This position generally does not supervise employees.

  Other Requirements

• Frequent w ork beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekend s (not over 40 hrs. per week)

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.