Apacheria Wildlife Technician (Part-Time) (Extended Temporary Employment)
Posting Number - req26408
Location - Tucson Campus
Position Highlights - The School of Natural Resources and the Environment seeks to fill the role of Apacheria Wildlife Technician (Research Data Support Specialist II). This specialist will conduct wildlife research in conjunction with White Mountain Apache Game and Fish on ongoing collaborative research that includes mountain lion research and camera trapping of turkeys and pronghorn. The position works under general supervision, independently managing day-to-day camera trap deployment, data processing, and reporting tasks. The specialist will process camera trap data, place camera traps on the Fort Apache Reservation, access and work with sensitive tribal data, and serve as a liaison between my research group and White Mountain Apache Game and Fish. The position independently communicates and collaborates with White Mountain Apache Game and Fish to align data products and reports with tribal management needs and sovereignty requirements. The work will be largely remote. This position also accesses and works with sensitive tribal data, following established protocols to ensure data security and respect for tribal sovereignty. This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities - Data Collection, Processing, and Management:
• Deploying and maintaining camera traps in southeastern Arizona.
• Using Timelapse software to review camera trap photos and classify species, behavior, and other relevant metadata.
• Ensuring quality control during data processing for camera trap metadata.
Data Analysis and Report Writing:
• Summarizing the results of camera trap studies on and off the White Mountain Apache reservation.
• Synthesizing the results into reports to be submitted to White Mountain Apache Game and Fish and other stakeholders.
Liaising with White Mountain Apache Game and Fish:
• Communicating with White Mountain Apache Game and Fish to ensure that we are meeting expectations regarding tribal sovereignty of data and actionable results to inform tribal management of resources.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of wildlife and its management on the Fort Apache Reservation.
• Knowledge of basic wildlife research skills (e.g., wildlife surveys, report writing).
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with White Mountain Apache Game and Fish.
Minimum Qualifications - High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required. Minimum of three years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA - Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time - Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week - 35
Job FTE - .875
Work Calendar - Fiscal
Job Category - Research
Benefits Eligible - Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay - $18.15 - $22.69
Compensation Type - hourly rate
Grade - 4
Compensation Guidance - The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level - OC2
Job Family - Research & Data Analysis
Job Function - Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies - 1
Target Hire Date - 8/17/2026
Expected End Date - 8/15/2027
Contact Information for Candidates - Jesse Alston, Assistant Professor, Conservation / Management Large Mammals [email protected]
Open Date - 7/6/2026
Open Until Filled - Yes
Documents Needed to Apply - Resume