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Research Technician I

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Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Part Time, Research, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

    • Position Summary
    • Part-time (30 hours a week / FTE 0.75) temporary position available on or after December 16, 2024 and ending on or before December 15, 2025 in Endangered Species Recovery Program (ESRP) at the Bakersfield site. Appointment will be made for one year from date of hire with the possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.


      Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Endangered Species Recovery Program (ESRP), the Research Technician I will participate in research projects focused on the conservation and recovery of endangered animal and plant species in the San Joaquin Valley and various other locations across central California. While the position is based at the ESRP office in Bakersfield, California, fieldwork will be conducted at distributed sites throughout the region.

    • Job Duties
    • Duties include but are not limited to:
      • Conduct field research activities for wildlife and habitat conservation projects.
      • Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
      • Use radio telemetry techniques for tracking wildlife.
      • Perform surveys to assess species and habitat conditions.
      • Manage data entry, proofing, organization, and summarization.
      • Support office operations including equipment maintenance and administrative tasks.
      • Other duties as assigned.

    • Minimum Qualifications
    • Education:  Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by a course in statistics. Additional experience which has demonstrated that the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the
      knowledge and abilities delineated below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

      Experience:  One year of experience in technical research or statistical work. One year of graduate study in the social sciences, economics, mathematics, statistics, public or business administration, or engineering fields may be substituted for the required experience.

    • Preferred Qualifications

      • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, or related field.
      • Minimum of 2 years of relevant fieldwork experience in wildlife research, conservation, or related areas.
      • Experience with handling threatened and endangered wildlife species, sample collection, and field surveys.
      • Familiarity with radio telemetry techniques and data collection protocols.
      • Experience conducting food diet analysis in scat samples.
      • Experience with remote camera operation and camera surveys.
    • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

      • Working knowledge of research techniques and the methods of preparation of research reports;
      • Working knowledge of statistical principles and procedures, including methods of frequency series, data, simple correlation methods, sampling techniques, and construction of index numbers.
      • Ability to assist in preparation of questionnaires, gathering and analyzing research data, and in compiling data for reports and summaries in tabular, graphic, and pictorial form.
      • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
      • Ability to analyze situations accurately and to adopt an effective course of action;
      • Ability to speak and write effectively.

    • Special Conditions

      • This position is based in Bakersfield, CA, with field sites distributed throughout central California.
      • Work will be conducted in both field and office environments.
      • Occasional night and weekend work may be required.
      • Occasional overnight travel, including camping at remote field sites, may be required.
      • Expectations for attire include clothing suitable for hiking, such as long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and boots/closed-toed shoes.
      • Potentially hazardous conditions include high temperatures, poor air quality, precipitation, uneven terrain, biting insects, and rattlesnakes.
      • Transport and use heavy/bulky equipment (up to 40 lbs.) under field conditions, including wire cage traps, small mammal trap boxes, kit fox traps, telemetry equipment, and excavation tools.
      • Hike up to 12 miles per day over rough and steep terrain.
      • Work in all weather conditions, including rain, fog, intense sun, hot and cold temperatures.
    • Salary Range
    • Anticipated salary will be $2,760 - $3,036 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full range: $2,760 - 4,971 per month)
    • Compensation & Benefits
    • Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 9) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary

    • How to Apply
    • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only.  Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration.  To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.

       

      Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding.  Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.

    • Application Deadline
    • DECEMBER 9, 2024

    • Criminal Background Clearance Notice
    • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

    • Additional Information
    • Campus & Area

      California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

      Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

      Clery Act Disclosure

      Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

      Equal Employment Opportunity

      The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.  The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

      Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351.  California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD.  As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool.  Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:  Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

      CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

      The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

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    • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

      INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

       

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