What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ocelot Research Technician position at East Foundation?
Location: Based on East Foundation's El Sauz Ranch, 20 minutes east of Raymondville, and will include work on East Foundation properties throughout South Texas.
Salary: Compensation is $15 per hour and includes housing on the El Sauz Ranch.
This is a temporary position, not to exceed 40 hours per week, with no health or retirement benefits.
Start Date: November 1, 2023
End Date: May 15, 2024
Last Date to Apply: August 1, 2023
Description: Together with its research partners, East Foundation is collecting data on ocelot population size, survival and mortality, movements and activity, prey abundance and food habits, habitat use, and competition with other carnivores to solidify recovery strategies. East Foundation uses a suite of research tools such as live trapping, radio and GPS telemetry (tracking collars), camera trapping, small mammal prey monitoring, and scat (dung) collection, semen collection and analysis to populate key knowledge gaps related to ocelot conservation on private lands.
Ocelot Research Technicians responsibilities include:
- Using VHF telemetry to monitor GPS-collared cats (including bobcats).
- Responding to mortality alerts, retrieving carcasses, and assisting with necropsies.
- Preparing and maintaining equipment and supplies throughout the trapping season.
- Managing a trapline of 40 traps.
- Assisting with data and sample collection of captured cats.
- Management of long-term database.
In addition, East Foundation interns can expect to assist with the education and outreach program; management of facilities, infrastructure, security, and service; and in administrative processes.
Qualifications: Recent graduates in Wildlife and Range Management, Natural Resources or related degree programs are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be an honest, self-motivated person with a strong work ethic. Applicants should possess strong people skills, leadership qualities, and communication ability. This position will require working long hours in adverse conditions and lifting objects greater than 50 lbs. Successful candidates must maintain a valid driver license. Applicants are subjected to background checks. Applicants must be able to use software such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, in addition to basic computer skills.
To Apply: Please send the following documents to cpavlicek@eastfoundation.net with "Ocelot Research Technician" in the subject line:
- A one-page statement of interest – describe your background, pertinent experiences and interests, accomplishments, and how this internship will benefit you.
- Full resume – include all skills and proficiencies, volunteer experience, and/or other accomplishments, as well as a list of at least three professional references.
- A copy of your current college transcript. Applicants may submit an unofficial copy.
Valid Drivers License or State ID Required. Must Pass a Background Check.
Contact:
Cindy Pavlicek, Chief of Staff
cpavlicek@eastfoundation.net
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