Temp - Tortuga Overnight Monitoring-INTERNAL TO DEPT ONLY

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Primary Purpose:

ONLY NSU TEMP TURTLE EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY
To perform overnight monitoring surveys of sea turtle nests for Tortuga Music Festival in compliance with Marine Turtle Permit and Guidelines as set forth by FWC under the supervision of an FWC permitted Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation program administrator, Principle Investigator, or Project Manager. You must already be a BCSTCP Employee for your application to be accepted

Temporary employment is of limited duration, and under the terms of NSU's benefits plan and policies, not eligible for company benefits.

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:  50.00

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? Yes  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Job duties may include some or all of the following functions listed below based on level of experience with Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program and/or endangered species
2. Locate, identify and mark all marine turtle nest sites laid each night in compliance with the FWC Marine Turtle Guidelines and Marine Turtle Permit under the supervision of an FWC permitted program administrator, Principle Investigator, or Project Manager
3. Locate, identify and document all false crawls from previous night nesting activity
4. Collect and enter data related to all aspects of the nesting beach activities and monitoring with an emphasis on accuracy, quality, and efficiency.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

Required Certifications/Licensures: 

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Major (if required: Biology or related science

Required Experience: You MUST be already hired into the BCSTCP to be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Is this a safety sensitive position?   

Background Screening Required?    

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.