Job Description

Amphibian Surveyor (Extended Temporary Employment) (Multiple Positions) Posting Number req27513 Department Sch of Nat Resource&Enviro-Res Department Website Link https://snre.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address 1064 E. Lowell St., Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights The School of Natural and Environmental Sciences within the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences seeks to fill the role of Research Technician II (Temporary Amphibian Survey Technician). The technician in this position will assist with ongoing projects to aid in the restoration and recovery of imperiled native wildlife in riparian and aquatic systems including eradication efforts for non-native American bullfrog, monitoring projects for federally threatened Chiricahua leopard frogs, and implementing Chiricahua leopard frog recovery actions. The technician will conduct daytime and nighttime surveys for bullfrogs and endangered Chiricahua leopard frogs, implement and/or assist in bullfrog eradication efforts, conduct and/or assist in Chiricahua leopard frog translocation efforts, assist with Chiricahua leopard frog mark-recapture studies, collect genetic samples and disease samples from various amphibian species, and assist with other research and monitoring projects as necessary. Some data entry will be required. This position will involve repeated overnight travel, camping in remote areas, working, and hiking in hot, rugged field conditions carrying packs up to 40 lbs., and operating a 4x4 vehicle. Applicant must have attended the Chiricahua leopard frog workshop training offered by Arizona Game and Fish Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and possess necessary state and federal permits.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment 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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Survey wetland habitats for native and non-native amphibians using standardized survey methods. This will include daytime and nighttime area-constrained visual encounter surveys combined with dipnetting.
• Technicians will record all observations of native and non-native amphibians on standardized data sheets as well as additional survey data (e.g., start/end times, weather conditions, vegetation levels). All survey sites have been preselected; no site selection work will be required.
• Implement bullfrog control methods by removing bullfrogs seen during surveys. Removal methods will include hand-capture, capture with a net, or lethal removal using firearms. All surveyors will receive the U.S. Geological Survey's Specimen Collection with Firearms safety training course.
• Will also assist with research projects studying the responses of native herpetofauna to bullfrog eradication.
• Assist with Chiricahua leopard frog management and research projects including, but not limited to, assisting with Chiricahua leopard frog translocations, capturing, measuring, and marking Chiricahua leopard frogs for mark-recapture research, using aquatic traps to sample Chiricahua leopard frogs, conducting PIT-tag telemetry surveys, and maintaining passive PIT-tag arrays.
• Collect genetic and disease samples from native and non-native amphibians. Genetic samples will include toe-clips from adult frogs or tail-clips from tadpoles which will be placed in individual 95% ethanol tubes. Disease samples will involve using prepackaged swabs to swab the external surfaces of amphibians and then place swabs in individual 95% ethanol tubes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to reliably identify all native and nonnative amphibians in southeast Arizona under field conditions, including nighttime conditions.
• Ability to survey for native and non-native amphibians using standardized methods and record data on standardized data sheets.
• Ability to implement bullfrog control methods.
• Knowledge of field conditions of southeast Arizona (e.g., extreme heat, thunderstorms, thick vegetation, etc.).
• Ability to provide own camping gear.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork, including lifting, carrying, and transporting up to 40 lbs. over uneven terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, including high temperatures, while maintaining safety protocols and productivity.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 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 Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $16.50 - $20.63 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 3 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 represent 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 & Lab Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 2 Target Hire Date 4/12/2027 Expected End Date 10/31/2027 Contact Information for Candidates April Bagley

aprilbagley@arizona.edu Open Date 10/30/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

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