Wetland Technician I​/Ii

Position Summary

This position will work directly with Dr. Don Uzarski and his lab supervisors to plan and implement field and laboratory research.

S-3829

Wetland Technician I (ST-4):

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Biology.
• At least one year of field experience.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to work 8+ hours each day with the possibility of inclement weather.
• Lifting 50 pounds of field gear in and out of boats and trucks.
• Working in water-inundated areas, including muddy substrates and high-water levels, where conditions may preclude ideal footing.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
• The demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.
• Outstanding organizational skills and motivation to initiate and complete tasks independently.
• Must have reliable work habits.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Valid driver’s license and must submit a driving record check and be approved to drive CMU vehicles.

Wetland Technician II (ST-5):
All required qualifications of Level I, plus:

• At least two years of previous field experience in coastal wetland work or related habitats.
• Expertise in fish, macroinvertebrate, and/or vegetation identification and enumeration.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in using field equipment, including but not limited to, YSI data sondes, soil corers, trap nets, D-framed dip nets, and global positioning systems.
• Experience and safety training involving the use of boats and outboard motors.
• Ability to work with Principal Investigator, lab supervisors, graduate and undergraduate students, and lead field work under supervision of lab supervisors.

Wetland Technician III (ST-6):
All required qualifications of Level II, plus:

• Ability to effectively work with and oversee undergraduate technicians, work with graduate students, Doctoral technicians, and other professionals.
• Supervisory skills.

Wetland Technician I (ST-4)

• Aquatics-related coursework.
• At least two years of previous field experience in coastal wetland work or related habitats.
• Expertise in fish, macroinvertebrate, and vegetation identification and enumeration.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in using field equipment, including but not limited to, multiparameter Data Sondes, soil corers, trap nets, Dframed dip nets, and global positioning systems.
• Experience and safety training involving the use of boats and outboard motors.
• Ability to work with PIs, lab supervisors, graduate and undergraduate students, and lead field work under the supervision of lab supervisors.
• Preference to candidates with knowledge of data software including Microsoft® Excel, PC ORD®, R, ArcGIS, Google Earth, and SAS®.
• Experience with the Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Consortium approved protocols.

All Preferred Qualifications Of Level I, Plus

• A minimum of 2 years of experience and training using the Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program approved protocols and field experience in coastal wetland work or related habitats.

Wetland Technician II (ST-5)

• All Preferred Qualifications Of Level I, plus