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Temporary Technician I /Forest Health Technician

Temporary Technician I /Forest Health Technician

CompanyCornell University
LocationVermontville, NY, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeContract
Degrees
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad

Requirements

  • High school diploma and interest in scientific study.
  • Physical ability to conduct field work in a variety of weather conditions and in terrain that can be rugged with limited road and trail access.
  • Experience conducting field research and basic data collection and entry.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow protocols and rules exactly.
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions that will result in desired outcomes for NYSHI projects.
  • Must be personable, flexible; possess excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and oral).
  • Motivated and enthusiastic about working in a group environment.
  • Ability to change work assignments when needed.
  • Ability to create an inclusive, high-quality and respectful work environment both in a team setting and independently to achieve departmental and university goals.
  • Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS driver’s license and be cleared to drive for university business.
  • Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct surveys in the field for HWA.
  • Use GIS applications for field data collection.
  • Mark hemlock trees in the field for ease of chemical treatment.
  • Assist with experimental data collection.
  • Complete and accurate data entry.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with pesticide application
  • Experience or strong interest in working with insects.
  • Experience identifying trees and/or insects
  • Experience using GPS, spatial data management, and creating maps in ArcGIS