**Position Details** Position Information **Requisition Number** TES3182P **Home Org Name** Forestry Wildlife and Environment **Division Name** College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment **Position Title** TES Survey Technician - Berigan **Estimated Hours Per Week** 40 **Anticipated Length of Assignment** 2 months **Job Summary** The Berigan lab at Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment is hiring an avian survey technician to evaluate grassland habitat throughout Alabama’s Black Belt Prairie region. These surveys will be used to set baselines for grassland bird populations prior to implementation ofNRCS conservation practices as a part of Alabama’s Black Belt Prairie Initiative. Temporary Employment Services (TES ), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university.TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being: + Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time + Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads + Assistance with special projects + Seasonal work + Emergencies If you are looking for an employment opportunity,TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education. **AU student employees are not eligible forTES .** **Essential Functions** + The employee’s duties will include, but not be limited to: identification of breeding birds during avian transect surveys, identifying plant species and quantifying vegetative structure during habitat surveys, use ofGPS systems, data entry using Google Sheets, and working with private landowners and collaborators to coordinate access to private land. **Why Work at Auburn?** + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! **Minimum Qualifications** - High school diploma or equivalent - Valid driver’s license **Desired Qualifications** + Ideal candidates must have the following traits – honest, hard-working, excellent attention to detail, enjoy teamwork, and be interested in pursuing a career in science. + Ability to identify common breeding birds in Alabama by sight and sound + Ability to conduct moderate physical labor (walk >5 miles per day carrying light field equipment). + Willingness to work closely with and foster positive relationships with private landowners Posting Detail Information **Salary Range** $15.00/hour **Work Hours** 40/hrs per week. M - F, 8:00am - 5:00pm **City position is located in:** Auburn **State position is located:** Alabama **Posting Date** 01/21/2026 **Closing Date** **Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement** It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more. **Special Instructions to Applicants** Please submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and contact information for 3 professional references **Quick Link for Internal Postings** https://www.auemployment.com/postings/57689 **Documents Needed to Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter **Optional Documents**