Job Information
Texas A&M University Research Technician I, South Texas Lion Project in Kingsville, Texas
Job Title
Research Technician I, South Texas Lion Project
Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Department
Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Kingsville, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
Job Summary
The Research Technician I, under general supervision, p erforms technical support involving performance of routine tasks for the South Texas Lion Project, part of the Spatial and Population Ecology of Carnivores (SPEC) Lab and Patton Center for Deer Research at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. This position is a temporary ( 4 month project). Housing at San Pedro Ranch in Maverick and Dimmit Counties will be provided as part of this opportunity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Primarily assist with the deployment and maintenance of trail camera grid targeting mountain lions
Maintain camera trapping photo database and classify images using a combination of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and manual techniques
Track collared mountain lions using telemetry and investigate GPS clusters
Collect and organize mountain lion scat and other biological samples
Participate in the work-ups of mountain lions
Perform 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 may be 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.
Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Licensing / Professional Certification – Will require a US driver’s license.
Physical Requirements – Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force.
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
Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends not exceeding 40 hour work week.
Ability to work independently in the field within both private and federal lands. Excellent data management skills and ability to record and organize information.
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.
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.