Extension Program Worker
- Employer
- Michigan State University
- Location
- In State
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- Technology, Analysts & Programming
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Work type: Extension, Support Staff
Pay Grade: 00
Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University Extension
Department: Natural Features Inventory Msue 10058661
Sub Area: EXPA- Ext. Prog Assoc
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location: In State
Categories: Temporary, Research/Scientific
Unit Position Summary
Working closely with the principal investigators, technicians will plan field activities, conduct surveys, and ensure accurate data collection.
Duties will include evaluating potential sampling sites, conducting bird surveys, conducting insect surveys, sampling vegetation and habitat characteristics, cleaning and maintaining equipment, processing specimens, and compiling and entering data into spreadsheets.
Technicians will focus on surveys for birds and insects, with target group/species depending on position and projects, but may include surveys for raptors, marsh birds, songbirds, endangered butterflies (e.g., Poweshiek skipperling, Karner blue), bumblebees, and moths.
Field sampling will regularly require long hours and early morning and nighttime work schedules under adverse working conditions (e.g., hot and humid weather, long and difficult hikes in wetlands, and biting insects).
Work over some holidays and/or weekends, travel to study sites throughout Michigan, and the use of a personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursed at standard rate).
Desired Qualifications- Proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities and other differences to assist with program development and outreach
- Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards
- Familiarity with Michigan and/or Midwestern ecosystems
- Experience conducting bird and/or insect surveys
- Ability to identify common Michigan plant species
- Capability to navigate via map, compass, and GPS
- Reliable transportation, comfortable using watercraft (small boats, kayaks), and working alone in remote locations
- A willingness to learn and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Work HoursEarly morning and late night
Advertised: Feb 8, 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 7, 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Organization
Working at Michigan State University
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Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world—on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we’re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.
In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.
Top Distinctions
U.S. News & World Report ranks MSU
- 29th among the nation’s public universities
- First in the nation for 19 years for graduate programs in elementary and secondary education
- First in the nation for graduate programs in nuclear physics and industrial and organizational psychology
- First in the nation for undergraduate program in supply chain
Recognized for 11 consecutive years as one of the top 100 universities in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in its annual Academic Ranking of World Universities
Ranks 46th among public universities for in-state students in Kiplinger’s 2013 edition of Best Values in Public Colleges
Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS program, which measures and encourages sustainability in education and research; operations; and planning, administration, and engagement
Member of the prestigious 62-member Association of American Universities
Only university in the country with on-campus medical schools graduating allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) physicians, and veterinarians (DVMs)
Among the largest single-campus residence hall system in the country with 27 halls in five neighborhoods and two apartment villages.
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