Elephant Seal Program Assistant

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It is known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EEB) is devoted to the study of ecological and evolutionary processes in marine, terrestrial, and freshwater environments.

Budgeted Salary: $27.07/hour. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Core benefits

Schedule Information:

• Part-Time, Variable
• Percentage of Time: 50%, 20 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Monday to Friday with occasional weekends as needed

Employee Classification: Limited appointment

Job End Date: 5 months from date of hire, with possibility of extension

Union Representation: TX Union

Job Code Classification: 009603 (LAB AST
2)

Travel: Up to 50% of the time

• Collects data for key long-term research projects at Año Nuevo Reserve and oversees volunteers to ensure proper data collection protocols are in place. (e.g. Pinniped colony monitoring, cover board surveys, small mammal trapping, etc.).

25% - Instrumentation

• Ensures instrumentation, infrastructure, and required field research commodities and other materials support research goals.

10% - Training

• Participates in training activities on research methods and measurement to research partners.
• Serves as a research ambassador to interpret research projects for classes and other members of the public that visit Año Nuevo Reserve.

5% - Monitoring

• Assists with assessing and monitoring policies and procedures for remote field sites and / or research studies.

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience, or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of safety, legal, cultural and regulatory requirements relative to field research responsibility.
• Knowledge of research discipline, principles, concepts, analysis and / or operations being conducted at field / remote sites.
• Proven ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Strong communication skills with research partners and project team members.
• Knowledge of local customs and operations at field / remote sites.

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and be able to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Ability to work long periods of time in wilderness conditions and to travel to remote areas.
• Ability to perform work in a rugged physical environment and inclement weather with challenging infrastructure requirements.
• Ability to walk to and work in remote areas with rugged terrain, heavy brush, biting and stinging insects, bears and mountain lions.
• Poison Oak is present. Incumbent must be willing to take the measures required to work in contact with and cut/remove poison oak.
• Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery.
• A…