Job Information
Iowa State University Natural Resource Ecology and Management - Temporary Field Technician in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Natural Resource Ecology and Management - Temporary Field Technician
Appointment Type:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified applicants must possess the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Applicants must be at least 18 years old
Preferred Qualifications:B.S. degree in wildlife ecology, biology, or related field
Job Description:
The selected candidate(s) will assist with departmental research in an outdoor setting and be hired into associated team with supervisor, hourly pay rate, and specific duties to be discussed individually with each candidate.
Applicants working in the field should have the physical ability to work long hours outdoors, which may involve walking long distances, carrying field equipment in rough terrain, and/or wading through water
Field work will be completed in various weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, etc.)
Applicants working in the field must be at least 18 years old
Work hours to be arranged Monday through Friday between 8am - 5pm
Schedule may vary with workload and weather, not to exceed 40 hours per week
Temporary employees are not benefits eligible and are limited to 780 hours/fiscal year
Special qualification - driver's license required
Proposed Start Date:May 1, 2024
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:P&S Temporary
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum VitaeIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Original Posting Date: April 17, 2024
Posting Close Date:September 30, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R14493
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