NEON Field Ecologist - Mammalogy - CA

Job Summary

We are currently seeking Field Ecologist I – Mammalogy. This position is an onsite role located in Fresno, CA.

• The work involves walking, hiking, prolonged standing, bending, and kneeling. Heavy items, equipment and packs up to 40 pounds must be lifted and carried on a routine basis. Field work includes exposure to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, rough and variable terrain, toxic plants, stinging and biting insects, and wildlife hazards. Instrument maintenance involves performing work on instrument towers ranging in height from 24 feet to 240 feet, which includes ascending and descending multiple flights of stairs.
  
  Driving off‑road in 4WD vehicles is required for most field sites.

• Work schedules are typically 8–10 hours per day but can occasionally be 12+ hours per day, including split shifts (off in the middle of the day), starting before dawn and/or ending after dusk, and weekends depending on the work assignment. The ratio of field to lab work is about 75% field and 25% office and lab duties.
• Frequent overnight travel (e.g., semi‑monthly for 3–4 nights) is required.

• Plan, schedule, supervise and perform abundance, diversity, and phenology of organisms including small mammals, ticks, mosquitoes, ground beetles, and soil microbes data collection following established, standardized field, lab, and shipping procedures.
• Record data accurately and completely; perform data Q/C checks and resolve errors in collaboration with staff scientists.
• Provide training, instruction, and technical guidance to seasonal field personnel.
• May assist in performing additional field and lab procedures as assigned. This may include plant phenology, diversity, productivity, and biogeochemistry; river and lake morphology, aquation, organism abundance and diversity, biogeochemistry, seasonal climatic and hydrologic changes, riparian phenology; operations and maintenance of in‑situ meteorological sensors, soil sensors, water quality sensors, data loggers, IRGAs and other gas analyzers used to measure CO₂, water, and energy flux.
• Support external research projects approved through the Assignable Asset program.
• Ensure work hazards are identified and mitigated and support a culture of safety.
• Follow all permitting requirements and assist with permit reporting and renewals.

• Associate’s degree in ecology, forestry, environmental sciences, or related scientific discipline AND one (1) year of related experience OR
• Two (2) or more years of related experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience or four (4) years, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
• Previous NEON experience.
• Strong consideration will be given to applicants whose current work location is at the Domain office.

Pay rate: $22.91 - $24.29. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

• Take time to recharge:
  Paid time off to support work‑life balance.
• Prioritize wellness:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together:
  Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: 401(k) retirement savings plan with 5 percent match on top of employee contributions.
• Advance your education:
  Tuition assistance available for higher education.

Employees may be required to follow certain safety protocols and be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified disabilities or religious beliefs under applicable laws.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or military status. This statement is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

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