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Ecology Field Assistant (Wyoming)

American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2025
Ecology Field Assistant (Wyoming) |
Posting Details
Position Information

Position Title Ecology Field Assistant (Wyoming)
Department Sr Vp & Provost - 034
Position Summary
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Invertebrate Zoology department is seeking a part-time Field Assistant to deploy camera traps and speaker arrays in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming to study wildlife response to experimentally-applied human recreation noises (e.g., hikers, mountain bikes, ATVs). They will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting this equipment across a large network of backcountry trails.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Place camera traps, acoustic monitors and speaker arrays on trail systems throughout the Bridger-Teton National Forest (BT) in Wyoming. Place road-counter equipment on the dirt road system throughout the BT.
  • Collect camera trap, acoustic monitor and road counter data, swap batteries on all equipment and perform general technology troubleshooting and maintenance.

The expected salary for the Field Assistant is $22/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
Minimum Qualifications
  • B.S. degree in biology or another related field.
  • Extensive experience working with camera traps and acoustical playback equipment.
  • Experienced at driving a 4O4 vehicle on rugged dirt roads.
  • Comfortable conducting work in grizzly bear habitat.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
  • Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
    • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
    • Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures.
    • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
      • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
      • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
      • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
Category Part-Time/Term
Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 40
Union Status Non-Union
FLSA Non-Exempt
Expected Salary Minimum $22/hour
Expected Salary Maximum $22/hour
EEO Statement
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.
Quick Link https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4388
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number GS855P
Open Date 03/24/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Bachelor of Science or higher in biology or another related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have extensive experience working with camera traps and acoustical playback equipment?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you experienced at driving a 4x4 vehicle on rugged dirt roads?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you comfortable conducting work in grizzly bear habitat?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * I understand this position works onsite at the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming.
    • Yes
    • No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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