Demonstrated skills to interact effectively and professionally with academic and staff personnel, spill response staff and volunteers, contractors, and the general public. Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated skill to make independent decision. Demonstrated management and supervisory skills. Demonstrated skills to work as a member of a team and make team decisions.
Problem solving skills to anticipate and analyze problems, devise a solution, and implement change.
Excellent record keeping skills and ability to maintain accurate records required. Knowledge of animal handling, husbandry and health care requirements and practices, required. Skill to operate a forklift, ATV, boat and mobile veterinary laboratory. Must be able to work outside in very hot or cold, wet conditions. Must be able to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays and respond to emergency situations.