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Field Technician – Center Environmental Studies, Life Sciences Jobs in Richmond, Virginia, USA at Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Position: Field Technician – Center for Environmental Studies, Life Sciences
Job Description:
Conduct all species point count surveys in forests and early successional habitats across private lands in western Virginia. Golden-winged Warblers are a focal species, but all bird species will be recorded during surveys. Technicians will conduct point count surveys and vegetation sampling in steep terrain and remote conditions, and will also have the opportunity to assist with occasional target mist netting and additional bird/habitat projects in the region.
Housing and transportation to and from field sites is provided.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering adiversefaculty, staff, and student environment, or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Comfortable working outdoors for up to 8 hours at a time.
Experience identifying eastern birds by sight and sound.
Ability to work independently and as a team.
Ability to navigate off trail in rugged terrain.
Meticulous data collection skills andattention to detail.
Comfortable driving 4WD vehicle.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
Flexible, reliable, and hardworking work ethic.
Ability to  and shrubs in the region.
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Title: Field Technician – Center Environmental Studies, Life Sciences
Company: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Science
