Wetland Technician

The technician will manage a 2-year, grant funded project to conduct wetland condition assessments throughout the state of Kentucky. Responsibilities will include organizing and supervising field sampling trips, conducting wetland condition surveys, and using GPS and ArcMap to locate and map wetland sites. Additional duties include: maintaining an archive of data, analyzing data, and communicating results. Applicant must be able to endure strenuous field work (i.e. hiking, wading, digging) in all weather conditions. The technician will work directly for Eastern Kentucky University’s Department of Biological Sciences with a team of wetland scientists, and interact with agency scientists. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience, Master’s degree preferred. Salary range: $30,000-36,000. Review of applicants begins January 4, 2016 and application period closes January 25, 2016. To apply: https://jobs.eku.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1450362180901

Contact Stephen Richter (stephen.richter@eku.edu) with questions.