Position Summary:
Under close supervision, assists in research, field and/or technical investigations and surveys, and statistical analyses and data interpretations; gathers data for a non-invasive detection study on jaguars in the Baboquivari Mountains on the Tohono O'odham Nation. Survey for medium and large animals on the Tohono O'odham Nation using remote automated camera traps to assess the distribution and abundance of wildlife species.

The work is normally reviewed in progress and upon completion of each assignment to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformance to established standards; most aspects of the work tasks are covered by detailed instructions or procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in identifying specific sites for camera placements to monitor medium and large sized animals; Mountain Lions, deer, javelin, coati, ocelot, jaguars and many other species.
• Assists in identifying felid and other large mammal signs to select a high probability area for camera placement.
• Assists in identifying common native plants.
• Learns to operates a GPS unit and other data tracking systems.
• Searches the general monitoring station area for animal tracks and collects data on identified and unidentified tracks to include; photo of track with measuring ruler, size of track, species name (if identified) and other relevant information as found.
• Learns and obtains Universal Transverse Mercator coordinates using assigned GPS unit of camera sites and conducts a general vegetation survey of the immediate area.
• Completes a datasheet and/or enters information in to mobile field computer.
• Downloads monitoring station information from field computer into office workstation; downloads images from cameras onto field computer/ laptop or replaces full memory cards in cameras with blank ones.
• Checks all equipment to ensure equipment is working properly and repairs or submits equipment for repair.
• Revisits each monitoring station to retrieve data from the cameras.
• May camp overnight in identified safe location.
• Makes recommendations for easily identifiable corrective action based on monitoring station findings.
  Contributes to a team effort.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of the Sonoran Desert and its plants and animals.
• Skill in use of photograph equipment, topographic maps, and backcountry road maps.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Skill in using mathematics to solve problems.
• Ability to learn ArcMap and/or other GIS mapping software.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
• Ability to drive 4-Wheel Drive vehicle in extreme mountainous, rocky, and sandy terrain.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and six months work experience or studies in a biological/wildlife field, to include documenting, recording, and processing information, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of
  this position.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• I f required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.