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Posting Number SF01924 Job Title Research Assistant II (Wildlife Field) Position Number 109290 FTE 1.00 FLSA Non-Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 3 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $35,054 - $50,383 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information

Department Natural Resources Science Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes This is a full-time, calendar year position limited to October 18, 2025 with anticipated renewal. Job Description Summary BASIC FUNCTION:

Under general supervision, perform field research and collection and reporting of data.

Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision as performing field research and collection and reporting of data.

Assist in performing field research and collection and reporting of data.

Handle technical field instruments (e.g., scopes and binocular equipment, field collection of biological samples) required for completing field research work.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other routine duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management, Geographic Information System (GIS) and spreadsheet software.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

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Required Qualifications REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental or wildlife science (e.g., Wildlife & Conservation Biology, Environmental Science & Management).

2. Minimum one year of experience in environmental or wildlife science field surveys and data collection.

3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

6. Demonstrated ability to identify coastal waterbird species.

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions This position will require regular field visits to aquaculture sites, and will involve exposure to insects, poison ivy and inclement weather. Posting Date 12/24/2024 Closing Date 01/07/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14564 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in environmental or wildlife science (e.g., Wildlife & Conservation Biology, Environmental Science & Management)? Yes No * Do you have a minimum one year of experience in environmental or wildlife science field surveys and data collection? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to identify coastal waterbird species? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other