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Aquatic Zoologist
Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation


Deadline to Apply: Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. central standard time on Monday, April 1st, 2024

Description:
 The WDNR Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation is now recruiting for an Aquatic Zoologist!
The Aquatic Zoologist is responsible for the design, development, coordination, and implementation of our statewide Natural Heritage Inventory program for native nongame fish, aquatic insects, and freshwater mussels with a focus on inventory and mapping.

Specific duties include:
Serving as the nongame aquatic species expert for the department.
Leading science-based determinations of the status (rarity and trends) of rare native nongame aquatic wildlife.
Directing and conducting inventory investigations in areas or habitats where information is lacking. Data collection and analysis to fill biological data gaps.
Mapping and spatial analysis in Geographic Information Systems. P
reparing publications, guidelines, workshops, and policy recommendations for aquatic resource management.
This position requires extensive knowledge of nongame aquatic vertebrates or invertebrates native to Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest and the ability to develop and lead internal and external teams in addressing complex environmental and ecological issues related to native nongame aquatic species and their habitats, including climate change impacts and adaptation.

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Freshwater Mussel Survey Technician: Oklahoma
Stillwater, Oklahoma

Job Category: Temporary/Seasonal positions

Salary: $15/hour - 40 hours/week

Start Date: 05/20/24- 08/16/24(negotiable)

Last Date to Apply: 03/31/24

Description:
 The OK Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit at Oklahoma State University is hiring two (2) freshwater mussel field techs to conduct work surveying for freshwater mussels in the Caney River. This project is funded by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Field techs will assist with freshwater mussel surveys and the collection of habitat data. This position will be based out of Stillwater, OK and does not include housing. However, qualified applicants living near study sites in northeastern Oklahoma will be considered. Camping is required throughout the summer when mussel surveys occur. Hours will not exceed more than 40 hours per week. Weekly work schedules could vary depending on weather and river conditions.

Qualifications:
 Experience working with mussels is not required for this position but is preferred. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, work well with others, and be able to work outdoors in inclement weather. Prior experience working in the field and conducting biological surveys is highly desired.

Requirements:
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be in good physical condition and able to canoe and swim/snorkel
• Must be comfortable operating on a flexible schedule that may change on short notice
• Must perform fieldwork in adverse field conditions (heat, insects, rain)
• University student or recent graduate in biological sciences or related fields.

APPLICATION:
Applicants should email a cover letter, resume and the contact information of three references under a single PDF file to Hunter Torolski at hunter.torolski@okstate.edu with “Freshwater Mussel Field Technician” in the subject line.
The deadline for applications is March 31st and the review process will begin immediately.
Please note your availability when applying.
Contact Person Hunter Torolski: Hunter.torolski@okstate.edu

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Malacologist/Aquatic Ecology Project Manager
Environmental Solutions & Innovations, Inc.

Responsibilities:
• Design and lead aquatic field surveys for mussels, fish, crayfish, and/or other macroinvertebrates. Requisite capabilities include species identification, data collection, specimen preservation, and management and supervision of the onsite field staff.
• Produce technical survey reports in accordance with current scientific writing standards, regulatory agency requirements and/or function as a technical reviewer for aquatic ecology reports prepared by other ecology staff.
• Contribute to aquatic ecology sections of complex, multidisciplinary environmental documentation efforts, including Biological Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements and Management Plans.
• Participate in management, maintenance, and calibration of aquatic field equipment (e.g., boats, scuba, and sample meters, etc.).
• Manage all aspects related to aquatic ecology for small to medium sized projects, including personnel resourcing, field efforts, document production and client and agency coordination.
• Actively engage in marketing activities, including client communication, preparation of technical proposals containing scope, timelines and cost estimates.
• Participate in technical, industry, and/or other professional conferences.
• Mentoring, including leading discrete sections of periodic ESI-internal education seminars to foster growth and development of junior biologists.
• Actively participate in terrestrial or other non-aquatic work during periods of diminished workload.

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