Herpetology Field Tech

North Carolina State University

$17 per hour.

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Dec 02, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG195586TM
Position Number	15CBS006
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	To assist graduate student research that requires freshwater turtle surveys in NC and SC. Essential job responsibilities include freshwater turtle trapping; identifying, measuring and marking the turtles; and environmental data collection.
Is Time Limited	Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length	11 weeks
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Health Insurance for Temporary Employees Enhance your career with LEAD courses Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Department Information

Job City & State	Raleigh, North Carolina
Department	Forestry and Environmental Resources

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title	Herpetology Field Tech

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	Typically Mon-Fri 8-5 but the hours can vary greatly depending of the field site (needs to be flexible).
Other Work/Responsibilities	Willingness to work in challenging outdoor conditions, travel and operate a field vehicle.
Minimum Experience/Education	Bachelor's degree in wildlife ecology (or similar); experience in wildlife field surveys.
Department Required Skills	Ability to carry 40lbs through rugged terrain.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	1 year of field work experience with reptiles.
Required License or Certification	Valid Driver's license.
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$17 per hour.

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	12/02/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/225088

EEO

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