Overview
OPS+ Fisheries and Wildlife Technician Jobs in Haines City, Florida, USA at Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Mangement
Position: Â OPS+ Fisheries and Wildlife Technician (Haines City, FL; housing available)
SGI Native Seed Program Field Technician
Southeastern Grasslands Institute Native Seed Program Field Technician
Position Summary
Austin Peay State University’s (APSU) Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI) invites applications for aseasonal part-timeNative Seed Program Technician position, funded by an assistance agreement with the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
The part-time Technician will be part of the Native Seed Program team at SGI and will report to the Native Seed Collections Manager. Specifically, the Technician will be responsible for scouting plant populations and collecting seeds for the Seeds of Success (SOS) national program, as part of a field crew led by the Native Seed Collections Manager. The Technician will also be expected to assist with indoor activities, primarily native seed cleaning and processing.
The Technician is expected to spend approximately half of their time in the field and the remaining in indoor facilities to perform the other activities. Extensive traveling will be expected to reach plant populations across multiple states, including Alabama and Kentucky with occasional overnight stays. Expenses related to traveling, such as transportation, lodging, and per diem will be covered through the Program’s funding.
This is a part-time, seasonal, nontenure-track position for 29 hours/week for $20/hour for 30 weeks (8 months), paid bi-weekly. The position is expected to be filled from mid-April 2025 to mid-November 2025, for a total of 30 weeks.
SGI is a young anddynamicdepartment where we celebrate, support and strive to promotediversity, equality andinclusion, and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Complete required trainings.
Help identify potential collection locations of priority species through scouting, analysis of herbarium records, previous SOS collections, and vegetation inventories, or mapping.
Collect herbarium vouchers and take appropriate photos as instructed in the SOS protocol.
Help monitor phenology of target plant populations.
Help update and maintain all required population and geospatial data.
Process seeds in preparation for shipment to the national seed cleaning facility (treat and weigh seed, remove excess or foreign plant material, and record data).
Assist our volunteers with seed cleaning and other activities.
Help to complete end-of-season duties, such as shipping plant materials and filling out the SOS final report.
Help with organization of small events such as training courses and workshops.
Participate in regular Native Seed Program team meetings and occasional SGI staff meetings.
Keep track of hours worked.
Communicate to all parties clearly, effectively, and timely.
Report in an accurate and timely fashion.
Adhere to all SGI and APSU policies and procedures for employees.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to work in a variety of outdoor and indoor settings.
Must be able to hike over rugged terrain and variety of landscapes (wetlands, grasslands, rugged hills, slopes, etc.).
Must be comfortable visiting natural areas where encounters with wildlife can happen.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to be…
Title: OPS+ Fisheries and Wildlife Technician
Company: Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Mangement
Location: Haines City, Florida, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Research/Development
