Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician Sage-Grouse Research

Position Overview

Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1:
Sage‑Grouse Research Permanent title:
Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1.

Location:

Prineville, Oregon. Appointment type:
Temporary staff. Anticipated start date: 03/09/2026. Anticipated end date: 08/14/2026.

• Collect Greater Sage‑Grouse demographic data and perform field data collection.
• Capture sage‑grouse, install VHF/UHF telemetry, monitor nests and brood, recover transmitters, sample vegetation, and conduct raptor‑raven point counts.
• Travel between field sites and remote housing. Participate in variable hours including nights and weekends, average 40 hours per week.

• Two years of college‑level courses in biological science (wildlife, range ecology, or related field) or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Pass the US Fish and Wildlife Service ATV/UTV Safety Certification course or present current certificate within 30 days of start date.
• Ability to navigate using GPS, map, and compass; drive and safely navigate 4WD trucks on rugged backcountry roads.
• Commitment to working professionally and inclusively with people from all backgrounds.

• Previous ATV experience, field research experience, and radio telemetry tracking.
• Experience in gamebird research, vegetation sampling, botany, and working alone in remote, backcountry conditions.
• Experience with raptor identification and spotlighting techniques.

Variable hours with occasional nights and weekends. Strenuous hiking up to 5 miles per day in inclement conditions; occasional camping in remote field settings. Work supervised by a graduate student but conduct data collection independently in an isolated environment following established protocols.

Hourly. Minimum salary $18.06, maximum salary $23.88. Pay method hourly, pay period 16th–15th, pay date last working day of the month.

Posting number P05520CT. Posting date 01/20/2026. Closing date 02/04/2026. Applications reviewed by posting, including education and work history. Resumes are not accepted. Cover letters optional to evaluate qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer statement included. Contact:
Olivia Sembach, sembacho, 775‑685‑6426.