Essay Cover Letter For Wildlife Technician

To whom it may concern at the Arizona Game and Fish Department,

I am writing to you regarding the wildlife technician position you have available. I read your post on Conservationjobboard.com, and I am delighted to learn that several of my experiences match with your required qualifications. I am seeking a rewarding occupation where I can utilize contemporary research techniques to protect endangered species in their natural habitat, and I believe I can accomplish this ambition by working for the Game and Fish Department.

I am a University of Arizona alumni with a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with honors. Throughout my undergraduate career, I worked in several research labs to gain invaluable experience, which allowed me to hone my data taking and entry skills, proved my ability to follow procedures, and work efficiently in a lab environment. Most recently, I worked as a graduate research assistant for the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute from June 2015 to June 2016. During this time, I expanded my skills in assisting in

animal captures and vegetation surveys, maintained research vehicles, and communicated my results to a diverse audience in scientific conferences, just to name a few of my accomplishments. I became accustomed to sampling for long days in unfavorable conditions, as well as through thorny vegetation and potentially dangerous wildlife. Most importantly, I learned what it truly means to be part of a research team, and how we can benefit from assisting in each other’s projects.
As a wildlife technician, I will assist biologists in monitoring wildlife populations and vegetation communities, provide my supervisors the support and preparation necessary to successfully complete surveys, and enter and run databases required to update the community about our research.

My broad technical and field experiences have molded me into a capable, versatile researcher, which will allow me to immerse myself into any project and perform required tasks with ease. In addition, I am enthusiastic about challenging myself to learn new research techniques and how to apply my knowledge to problems and responsibilities at hand. To aid my pursuits, I have expansive experience in writing clear, concise scientific reports, I can operate a multitude of computer programs — including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, and R — and I am able to memorize and locate numerous endemic species while out in the

field.
Protecting Arizona’s wildlife and habitat is important because this state contains rich species diversity, provides recreation to local communities, and supports nutrient cycles that are essential for the environment in future generations. Organizations such as the Arizona Game and Fish Department need dedicated, observant, and hard-working individuals to serve their community and sustain the ecosystem for future generations. I am confident that I can offer you the necessary research background, commitment, and determination to successfully aid your company in its pursuits. If you would like to contact me, please call me at 520-339-9852 or email me at [e-mail]. I look forward to meeting you and your team.