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AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANT at Florida Park Service. Website:
http://www.floridastateparks.org/kissimmeeprairie/ Location: Okeechobee,
Florida. Duration: 3.5 Months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings:
2. Application Deadline: 28 Feb 2013. Job Description: Field assistants
(2-4), Applicants needed ASAP (pending funding) for mid-March through
end of June 2013, to conduct surveys and habitat enhancement for the
Florida Grasshopper Sparrow (FGSP) at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State
Park, Okeechobee, Florida. The FGSP is a federally endangered species
endemic to the dry prairie region of south-central Florida. Kissimmee
Prairie Preserve contains the largest remaining remnant of Florida dry
prairie and one of the two remaining populations of the sparrow. Primary
duties will include conducting annual point counts, presence/absence
surveys, tree and invasive plant removal, and fire ant
surveys/treatment. The possibility exists to help out with banding, nest
searching, and territory mapping (depending upon funding). The
possibility exists to assist in prescribed fire operations if qualified.
Qualifications include well-developed birding skills, previous field
experience with grassland birds, binocular and spotting scope
proficiency, GPS and navigation skills, ability to learn aspects of
natural area weed management, ability to use chainsaws safely,
motivation and strong work ethic, and the ability to work both
independently and as a member of a team. Candidates should be proactive
about working in typical Florida field conditions which include high
heat and humidity, strong sun/UV, isolation, insects, venomous snakes
and thunderstorms. Housing will be provided on-site in a small bunkhouse
or travel trailer. The Preserve is a great place for those that want to
bird south-central Florida, and is located in relative proximity to some
great birding locations. To Apply: If interested, email cover letter,
resume and contact information for 3 references as a word attachment by
February 28, 2013 to (EM: paul.miller AT dep.state.fl.us).
FIELD ASSISTANT IN AVIAN ECOLOGY at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Website: http://www.uwm.edu/People/pdunn Location: Milwaukee, WI.
Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 1.
Application Deadline: 1 Apr 2013. Job Description: Field Assistant in
Avian Ecology needed to assist in a study of common yellowthroats. We
are studying how immune genes relate to the size and color of male
ornaments (mask size and throat color). In this species females prefer
males with larger facial masks as both social and extra-pair mates. We
have recently found that mask size and survival are related to major
histocompatibility complex (MHC) diversity. The current project focuses
on how these genes influence the production of pigments in male
ornaments. Field work will be conducted during May to August 2013 and is
based at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station in
Saukville, WI (30 miles north of Milwaukee). Assistants will help with
censusing birds, mist-netting, color-banding and taking blood samples.
Further information about the project is available at:
http://www.uwm.edu/People/pdunn/COYE%20folder/YTPeople.html. Pay rate is
~ $1,872/mo ($12.00/hr). Free housing is available at the station.
Employment period: mid May to end of August (dates are negotiable).
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have keen bird observation
skills, bird-banding experience and an inordinate fondness for working
in a swamp. Please do not apply unless you are prepared to walk around
in a bog in hip boots (provided). Other requirements include flexibility
in daily scheduling and responsibilities, ability to work in a group,
ability to collect and enter field data with attention to detail. To
Apply: Interested applicants should send an email message to AMBERLEIGH
HENSCHEN (EM: hensche9 AT uwm.edu) with: 1) a resume, 2) their available
dates for employment, 3) a description of why they are interested in
this position (including any experience with birds or field work), and
4) a list of references (phone/e-mail address).
PH.D. RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP IN WILDLIFE ECOLOGY - Magellanic Woodpecker
at University of North Texas. Website: http://Chile.unt.edu Location:
Navarino Island, Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve. Duration: 4 years. Job
Type: Student. Application Deadline: 1 Sep 2013. Job Description:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzSay0LQUKo A Ph.D. assistantship is
available to study the spatial ecology of the Magellanic woodpecker
(Campephilus magellanicus), a flagship species and a close relative of
the Ivory-billed and the Imperial woodpeckers. The research will be
conducted on Navarino Island in the Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve, Chile,
in the world's southernmost forests. We have been carrying out bird
monitoring and habitat quality assessment through both remote signaling
and fieldwork. Partial logistical support will be provided by the
program's Field Station in Puerto Williams, which is part of the
Sub-Antarctic Biocultural Conservation Program (http://Chile.unt.edu).
This research project will be supported by the Chilean Government's
National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FONDECYT)
The research assistantship is for four years with at least two years as
a non-teaching research assistant. Stipend is US $20,000 per 9 months
and includes non-resident tuition waiver and worker benefits. A
scholarship to waive the out-of-state tuition will be available for
applicants selected. Qualifications: We are seeking a highly qualified
and motivated student, having an M.S. in Wildlife Ecology, Landscape
Ecology, or related field; GPA > 3.5 and high GRE scores. Candidates
should send three letters of reference, CV, unofficial transcripts, and
a letter of interest explaining: research interests, why they are
interested in the position, career goals, and philosophy as a
professional in the field. Preference will be given to applicants with
excellent writing skills, and who demonstrate being proactive, willing
to work independently under extreme conditions for extended periods of
time, ability to work in collaboration with other students and
researchers, excellent working ethics, and a strong interest in bird
conservation. Desired Experience: Telemetry and GIS technologies,
previous experience working with birds, experiences overseas, and some
knowledge of Spanish language. This research will culminate on a
Doctoral Thesis either in Biological Sciences (http://biology.unt.edu/),
or Environmental Sciences (http://ias.unt.edu/) at the University of
North Texas (http://unt.edu). Thus, the selected candidate for this
position must also be a PhD student at UNT upon its selection. Priority
will be given to students who have either been accepted into UNT's PhD
program or are undergoing the application process. The Ph.D.
dissertation research topic should be within the main interest of our
research team: Magellanic Woodpecker movement responses to landscape
distribution of foraging resources. To Apply: Interested candidates
should send their application materials to DR. JAIME E. JIMÉNEZ,
University of North Texas, Department of Biological Sciences, 1155 Union
Circle #305220, Denton, Texas 76203-5017. Preferred contact via e-mail
(EM: jaime.jimenez AT unt.edu; PH: 940-206-9584).
FIELD TECHNICIAN FOR CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH in Colorado at
Colorado State University and Wildlife Conservation Society. Website:
http://www.cd.colostate.edu Location: Larimer and Boulder Counties,
Colorado. Duration: 3 - 3.5 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Application
Deadline: 4 Mar 2013. Job Description: Led by faculty and research
scientists at Colorado State University (CSU) and the Wildlife
Conservation Society (WCS), this pilot study will assess how subdivision
size, housing density, and management of open space influence the
composition and abundance of birds and mid-sized mammals in conservation
development subdivisions in northern Colorado. We define conservation
development as an approach to the design, construction and stewardship
of a development that achieves functional protection of natural
resources while also providing social and economic benefits to human
communities. For more information on conservation development and our
research program, please refer to our website: cd.colostate.edu. One
field technician is needed for 3-3.5 months, with the option of an
earlier start-date and the possibility of continuing as a graduate
student (M.S.) at CSU. Primary responsibilities will include conducting
bird point counts and installing and maintaining wildlife cameras in the
open space areas of 10-20 subdivisions in Larimer and/or Boulder
Counties, Colorado. The technician may also be responsible for helping
to arrange permission for access to study sites, conducting vegetation
surveys, entering field data, and supervising an undergraduate research
assistant. The technician will need to provide a personal vehicle for
travel to field sites (4WD is not needed), and all work-related mileage
will be reimbursed at $0.50 per mile. Salary will be $1,500-1,700 per
month, depending upon experience and availability, and housing will not
be provided. Qualifications: Highly-qualified applicants will have
extensive experience conducting point counts and will be able to
identify birds of the western U.S. by sight and sound. All applicants
must have a strong work ethic, be organized, have the ability to work
independently and with others, and be able to meet the physical
requirements of the position (rising early to conduct point counts,
hiking across uneven terrain). Preference will be given to applicants
with a demonstrated ability to work with private landowners and conduct
research on private lands. A valid driver's license and good driving
record are required. We are particularly interested in applicants that
have the qualifications and interest to pursue graduate studies at CSU,
if funding becomes available. Please see the admission requirements of
the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Conservation Biology and Graduate
Degree Program in Ecology for more details. To Apply: Please send the
following in the form of a single combined pdf document: 1) cover letter
describing qualifications, relevant experience, and career goals; 2)
résumé or CV; and 3) a list of three professional references and their
contact information. The name of the file should contain the first and
last name of the applicant. Please send applications via email (EM:
CDFieldTechnician AT gmail.com). Review of applications will begin on
March 4th and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender,
disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or
gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal
opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to
achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado
laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and
affirmative action.
AVIAN TECHNICIAN at The National Aviary. Website:
http://www.aviary.org/Louisiana-Waterthrush-Details Location:
Northwest-North central Arkansas. Duration: March 12 - July 15, 2013.
Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 4 Mar
2013. Job Description: The National Aviary seeks 1-2 seasonal avian
technicians to continue a second-year research project involving
populations of Louisiana Waterthrushes, macroinvertebrates, and effects
of nonconventional gas extraction of surface water in the Fayetteville
Shale Play of Arkansas. Duties will include re-sighting color banded
individuals from the previous season, target netting and banding,
collecting feathers, fecal samples as well as nest-searching,
monitoring, and collecting feathers and fecal samples from nestlings.
Additionally, macroinvertebrates will be sampled weekly and water
quality measures taken in early, mid, and late season. Technicians will
be expected to take and keep excellent records and care of samples
taken. Housing will be provided. Either a vehicle will be provided or
per diem will be paid according to the use of a personal vehicle.
Qualifications: Prior field experience and experience with mist-netting
and banding birds. Ability to work independently and to interact well
with private landowners. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and
willingness to work long hours in variable (weather, terrain, and
insect) conditions. To Apply: Positions will start March 12, 2013 and
finish July 15. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume and
contact information for at least three professional references. Hiring
is contingent on a successful background check. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Contact
information: LEESIA MARSHALL (EM: Lcm4n AT uvawise.edu), 1 College Ave,
UVA-Wise, Wise, VA 24293.
FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) - Bird and Arthropod Study - Eastern North
Carolina. Agency North Carolina State University. Location: Eastern NC.
Job Category: Temporary/Seasonal Positions. Salary: $1,125/month -
housing included. Start Date: 15 Apr 2013. Last Date to Apply: 1 Mar
2013. Description: One field technician is needed from 15 April 2013
through 31 July 2013 to evaluate avian and arthropod response to
implementation of woody biomass harvests in eastern North Carolina.
Salary is $1,125/month. The technician will conduct spot-map surveys for
birds, mist-net and crop flush birds, and monitor arthropods using pit
fall traps. Additional project duties include vegetation sampling,
insect sorting, and quantifying and classifying coarse woody debris.
Housing will be provided. Travel between study sites will be required
(vehicle provided). Work hours will be from early morning (before
sunrise) through the early afternoon and may include some weekends. Work
conditions may be strenuous because clearcut study sites are hot in
summer and have variable terrain. Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until this position is filled.
Qualifications: Preference for the field technician position will be
given to applicants with extensive field experience, mist netting
experience, and a B.S. degree in a wildlife-related field. All
applicants should be able to identify birds of the eastern U.S. by sight
and sound. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, be organized, have
the ability to work independently and in groups, and possess leadership
skills. Applicants should have a positive attitude, tolerance for field
housing that may require close living arrangements, and be in good
physical condition. Applicants must have a valid driver's license.
Please submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to Steve Grodsky.
Contact Person: STEVE GRODSKY (EM: smgrodsk AT ncsu.edu).
LEAD FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) AND FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) - Bird and Arthropod
Study - Coastal Plain of Georgia. Agency: North Carolina State
University Location Coastal Plain of Georgia. Job Category:
Temporary/Seasonal Positions. Salary: Lead tech = $1,500/month; tech =
$1,125/month - housing included. Start Date: 15 Apr 2013. Last Date to
Apply: 1 Mar 2013. Description: One lead field technician and one field
technician are needed from 15 April 2013 through 31 July 2013 to
evaluate avian and arthropod response to implementation of woody biomass
harvests in the southeastern Coastal Plain of Georgia. Salary is
$1,500/month for lead field technician and $1,125/month for field
technician. The lead technician will supervise field activities while
communicating with a Ph.D. student remotely. Both technicians will
conduct spot-map surveys for birds and monitor arthropods using pit fall
traps. Additional project duties include vegetation sampling, insect
sorting, and quantifying and classifying coarse woody debris. Housing
will be provided. Travel between study sites will be required (vehicle
provided). Work hours will be from early morning (before sunrise)
through the early afternoon and may include some weekends. Work
conditions may be strenuous because clearcut study sites are hot in
summer and have variable terrain. Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until this position is filled.
Qualifications: Preference for the lead field technician position will
be given to applicants with extensive field experience and a M.S. degree
in a wildlife-related field. Preference for the field technician
position will be given to applicants with extensive field experience and
a B.S. degree in a wildlife-related field. All applicants should be able
to identify birds of the eastern U.S. by sight and sound. Applicants
must have a strong work ethic, be organized, have the ability to work
independently and in groups, and possess leadership skills. Applicants
should have a positive attitude, tolerance for field housing that may
require close living arrangements, and be in good physical condition.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license. Please submit a cover
letter and resume by e-mail to Steve Grodsky. Contact Person: STEVE
GRODSKY (EM: smgrodsk AT ncsu.edu)
GWWA FIELD ASSISTANT at Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania. Location:
Poconos, PA. Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings:
4. Application Deadline: 8 Apr 2013. Job Description: GWWA FIELD
ASSISTANTS (4) needed to conduct Golden-winged Warbler breeding ecology
research in Pennsylvania. Assistants are needed from late April/early
May until mid-July. Applicants should be willing and able to travel and
work in remote conditions and have excellent bird identification skills
by sight and sound. Primary duties include spot mapping, nest searching,
target banding, vegetation sampling, and data entry. These positions
will be based out of northeast Pennsylvania (e.g., Poconos region).
Field housing and project vehicle will be provided. Qualifications:
Preferred applicants will have proven nest searching and target banding
experience. The position requires working in some challenging conditions
such as early, long hours, hot weather, and dense vegetation. Applicants
must be willing to work six days per week and spend long hours in the
field. Salary is will $1200-$1600/month depending on experience. To
Apply: To apply, email a letter of interest highlighting your
qualifications, resume, and contact information of three references to
MARJA BAKERMANS at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (EM: mbakermans AT
wpi.edu).
BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN-SEASONAL POSITION - LOCATION: Yakima Training
Center, Yakima, WA. (Applicants should already reside locally or be
willing to relocate to the area at their own expense). DURATION: March
2013-late October/early November 2013. SALARY: DOE. Stell Environmental
Enterprises, Inc. is a rapidly-growing, fast-paced, entrepreneurial
small business that provides environmental compliance audits and
assessment, permitting, investigation, planning, and engineering
services nationwide to federal and state clients. To successfully
perform duties the position below, candidates must be organized, detail
oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills in order to provide strong
focus and high quality customer service. Positions require effective
communication skills and ability to complete all delegated tasks within
a specified timeline as required by customer. JOB DESCRIPTION: A
biological technician is being recruited to work for Stell Environmental
Enterprises, Inc. to perform tasks supporting the Wildlife Program at
the Yakima Training Center for the US Army. The position is field based
with a small office component. Field work will begin in March and
tentatively run into late October/early November with a 5-8hr day work
schedule, switching to a 4-10hr day work schedule in May. Fluctuating
work schedules (including working at night) and extremely early start
times occur frequently throughout the field season. The candidates will
be exposed to an array of shrub-steppe obligate flora and fauna along
with proper survey methodology. The seasonal work varies annually
depending on customer needs and priorities, but typically includes:
sage-grouse lek counts, surveys, and radio-tracking, raptor surveys,
sagebrush restoration monitoring, habitat restoration projects,
rare-plant surveys, West-Nile virus monitoring, stream temperature
monitoring, aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling and noxious weed surveys.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Sage-Grouse surveys** Work
alone to document male sage-grouse on leks.** Search new areas for
undiscovered leks.** Assist in sage-grouse captures and subsequent
radio-tracking. Raptor surveys** Work alone to locate and map known and
new raptor nests, identify species, and check for occupancy and nest
status.** Conduct burrowing owl broadcast calling surveys to locate new
nests and assist in captures to attach geolocators and band burrowing
owls. Sagebrush restoration monitoring** Work with a team to measure
vegetation characteristics and species composition in established
planted or seeded monitoring areas. Habitat restoration** Work with a
team to plant native species or install erosion controls to restore
riparian and upland areas. Noxious weed surveys** Identify, locate, and
map noxious weed infestations and determine the size infestation.
West-Nile virus monitoring** Deploy light-traps at established sampling
locations to capture mosquitoes. Retrieve traps, sort and identify
catch, and process for mailing to lab for virus testing. Stream
temperature monitoring** Locate stream temperature loggers and retrieve
data. Move and reinstall loggers when necessary. Aquatic
macroinvertebrate sampling** Obtain, sort, and preserve kick-net samples
of macroinvertebrates at defined locations. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: **
An associate's degree or higher in wildlife management, wildlife
biology, wildlife ecology, botany, or another related natural resource
field and a minimum 6 months field experience conducting wildlife or
vegetative surveys/monitoring, research or management related to natural
resources.** Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, have a current driver's
license, and be able to pass a background security investigation.** Must
be able to drive a manual transmission on unimproved roads.** Must have
experience with orientation and be able to use a GPS and compass to find
locations on a map. Preferred: ** Knowledge, experience, and/or fluency
with biological monitoring, wildlife habitat requirements, standard
field methods for vegetative and avian surveys.** Previous experience
conducting sage-grouse surveys, captures, and radio-tracking.**
Experience in identifying raptor species. ** Experience in identifying
native plants; knowledge of local shrub-steppe and riparian species is
preferable. COMPETENCIES: The candidate must be prepared to work alone
or as part of a team in a variety of conditions, including rain and
extreme heat or cold. The candidate must be able to adapt to changing
work schedules. Experience using GPS devices is required. Candidates
should be enthusiastic and willing to learn new field techniques and
identification skills to improve their skill set. Applicants should be
able to carry a heavy pack with survey and safety equipment on long
hikes often on uneven terrain. The ability to record legible and
complete field notes and perform occasional data entry in standard excel
spreadsheet format is required. Please submit a cover letter and resume
in PDF or WORD format to KEVIN WHITE (EM: kevin.r.white81.ctr AT
mail.mil). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin.
SHOREBIRD MONITORING AND STEWARDSHIP INTERNSHIP in the Florida
Panhandle.Date: April 1, 2012 - August 15, 2012Job Description: Primary
duties will include identifying, posting, maintaining, and monitoring
shorebird nesting locations at State Parks throughout the Florida
Panhandle. The individual will work closely with the Florida Park
Service biologist for all activities. Shorebird surveys will also be
conducted following Florida's Breeding Bird Protocol for Seabirds and
Shorebirds. Re-sighting banded birds (i.e. Snowy and Wilson's Plovers
and American Oystercatchers) on a regular basis is also required. The
intern will also be involved with performing public outreach and
education as a Bird Steward at state park locations on some weekends and
holidays. The individual will work closely with the Florida Park Service
and Audubon Florida to coordinate bird stewardship efforts and volunteer
training at predetermined locations on certain dates. The position may
require the intern to conduct several informative presentations to local
community and/or school groups about beach-nesting birds. The intern
will be required to assist the Florida Park Service in preparing interim
and final reports submitted to American Bird Conservancy to meet the
grant requirements that fund this position. Other duties as assigned by
the Florida Park Service. Compensation: $1460 per month with primitive
housing at a Florida State Park in the Panhandle - up to $930 for
mileage/expense reimbursement (includes hotel stays for up to 5 days in
the event of tropical storm or hurricane evacuation). Hours: The
position is a 40 hour work week that requires working some weekends and
holidays. Qualifications: The applicant should be working towards or
have completed a B.S. degree in Biology, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Sciences, Parks and Recreation Management, or Zoology, be interested in
avian research and conservation, and comfortable working with the
general public to teach them about beach-nesting birds. Experience with
shorebird identification, surveying, locating nests and re-sighting
banded shorebirds is desired. A significant portion of time will be
spent viewing birds through binoculars and high-powered scopes, and
standing and walking outside along long stretches of beach habitat.
Applicant must be comfortable communicating and working with
recreational beach users, volunteers, community members, and staff of
multiple partner organizations - strong verbal communication skills are
a must. Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills are required. Valid
driver's license and reliable personal vehicle are required for
occasional travel between work sites (mileage/expense allotment of
$930). The individual will live locally in a trailer at a Florida State
Park and should be physically able to live in such housing. Weather
conditions vary and may include cold, strong winds, rain and storms,
heat, and high humidity - biting insects will be prevalent throughout
the season. Candidate will be able to physically and mentally work in
these conditions.Application Instructions: Send resume, 3 references
(academic and at least 1 professional), unofficial transcript, and
letter of recommendation to: KACY RAY (EM: kray AT abcbirds.org).
FIELD AVIAN TECHNICIAN at PacifiCorp. Website: http://www.PacifiCorp.com
Location: Remote locations in Utah, Idaho and/or Wyoming. Duration:
Approx. March 2013 - November 2013. Hourly wage: Ranges from $17.98 to
$22.84. Application Deadline: March 4, 2013. RESPONSIBILITIES of this
position include the following: ** Conduct surveys evaluating
electrocution and collision risks and the effectiveness of avian
protection measures on power lines. ** Walk power lines and record data
on avian use, mortalities, and protection measures to prevent
electrocutions and collisions as part of company Avian Protection Plans.
** Identify bird mortalities (species, cause of death), document live
raptors using structures and identify bird nests on structures. **
Collect data using ArcPad and Trimble GPS units. Conduct quality check
of all GIS data collected. ** Complete surveys in a safe, timely, and
accurate manner. ** Work safely in remote locations with limited
oversight and under variable field conditions (weather, insects, and/or
limited vehicle access). ** Adhere to company safety requirements and
ensure safe working practices. ** Complete required PacifiCorp employee
training and comply with all company policies, procedures and
guidelines. ** Understand Bird Management Program policy and procedures.
** Enter all protected bird mortalities in company tracking system.
Create maps, as needed, for mortality reports. ** Ensure that all field
equipment is accounted for and maintained in good working condition. **
Communicate with crew Lead regarding field survey status, bird
mortalities or problems with surveys. ** Temporary position timeframe
will be March 2013 - November 2013. REQUIREMENTS for this position
include the following: ** Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology,
Environmental Science or related field of study; or the equivalent
combination of education and professional experience. ** Two years
professional experience in wildlife, environmental science or related
experience. ** Bird identification skills. ** Ability to travel for
extended period and work in remote locations. ** Knowledge of GIS, GPS,
database management, and MS Office. HOW TO APPLY: Go to our website at
http://www.PacifiCorp.com > Careers > Create a Candidate profile. Once
you have created a candidate profile, please apply for job number #130033.
FIELD ASSISTANT for Metapopulation Study of Black Rails and Virginia
Rails in Sierra Foothill Region of Northern California from 20 May - 16
August 2013. Assistants will help with surveying wetlands for rails and
habitat characteristics. The primary responsibility will be to conduct
playback surveys for rails, working independently to sample a network of
known marshes for Black and Virginia Rails presence and communicate with
private landowners to obtain permission to survey. Assistants must be
able to navigate county roads with maps to find sites, maintain accurate
records of each visit using a database, and record habitat
characteristics. Applicants MUST have a driver's license and a vehicle
adequate for gravel roads. The ideal candidates would be: [1]
experienced in surveying (particularly with playback methodology); [2]
well organized with a record of being able to conduct fieldwork
independently; [3] interested in population ecology and metapopulation
theory; [4] be able to walk up to several miles and be strong enough to
carry moderate loads; and [5] have the ability to interface with the
public under occasionally challenging conditions. Our research team also
will be conducting point counts for other birds in this region, and
candidates able to assist in this element of the research (those with
experience in point count methodology or able to identify by sight and
sound California oak woodland birds--see
https://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/beislab/Wetlands/birdlist.html) are highly
desirable, but this skillset is not required. The work is based out of
the Sierra Foothills Research and Extension Center in Browns Valley, CA
where housing is available http://groups.ucanr.org/sierrafoothill/ for
$240 /month. Salary is $2167 /month. Additional information on the study
can be found at http://nature.berkeley.edu/~beis/rail/. Please submit
resume and phone numbers/email of three referees to NATHAN VAN SCHMIDT,
PhD student (EM: vanschmidt AT berkeley.edu) in the Department of
Environmental Science, Policy & Management, University of California at
Berkeley. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the
position is filled.
CRANE CHICK-REARING INTERNSHIP at The Audubon Nature Institute Species
Survival Center. Purpose and Description: The Audubon Nature Institute
Species Survival Center's SUMMER 2013 Crane Chick-Rearing internship
begins in APRIL, MAY, or JUNE (negotiable). Interns work 40+ hours a
week for 12 consecutive weeks. Internship is unpaid with housing
available. Three interns are needed to assist in the husbandry, assisted
reproduction, and chick-rearing of endangered cranes. Interns will gain
valuable, hands-on experience in the captive husbandry and propagation
of the endangered Mississippi sandhill crane (Grus canadensis pulla) and
whooping crane (Grus Americana) for the purpose of wild release.
Interns' primary responsibility will be assisting in the work-intensive
"costume-raising" of Mississippi sandhill crane chicks (feeding,
exercising, cleaning enclosures, socializing, and observing strict
costume protocol). Other responsibilities include but are not limited
to: assisting in the artificial insemination of both species of crane
with the goal of producing fertile eggs, the daily care and husbandry of
the captive flock of 50 cranes, maintaining crane facilities, daily
record keeping, and behavioral observations. Qualifications: * Some
previous animal husbandry experience ideal but not required. Such as but
not limited to: a farm, zoo, pet store, wildlife rehabilitation center,
stable, kennel, or vet office. * A sincere interest in birds and a basic
understanding of avian imprinting. * Two years college (preferably in a
biology-related field) or equivalent practical experience. * A positive
attitude and excellent communication skills. * A high level of maturity
and a solid work ethic. * Ability to receive and follow direction
accurately and pleasantly. * Ability to follow strict costume-wearing
protocol when working with chicks. * Is motivated, self-starting,
punctual, thorough, accurate in their work, thoughtful, courteous, and
trustworthy. * Exercises common sense and good judgment at all times. *
Pays close attention to detail. * Ability to work safely with some
visual obstruction around small, mobile chicks. * Ability to lift 50
lbs. and walk long distances. * Ability and tolerance to work outside in
the heat, humidity, and rain, while sharing said great outdoors with
insects and snakes. * Willing to work weekends and holidays. PLEASE
NOTE: To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and three
references to: MEGAN SAVOIE (EM: mlauber AT auduboninstitute.org).
AVIAN ACOUSTIC MONITORING TECHNICIANS - Three field technicians are
needed to monitor grassland and pine savanna bird populations on Fort
Riley, KS. The goal of this project is to demonstrate the use of
acoustic recording systems to inventory endangered, threatened, or at
risk bird species on military installations. Focus birds will include
Henslow's Sparrow, Field Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, Greater
Prairie-chicken, and Northern Bobwhite. Duties for technicians will
include assisting with the deployment of acoustic monitoring systems,
conducting point count and line transect bird surveys, conducting
territory mapping of target species, and maintaining a network of
acoustic song recorders. Technicians must have completed a course in
Ornithology with a minimum grade of B (3.0 on 4.0 scale), and be able to
identify focal avian species by sight and song. Successful applicants
will be physically fit, get up well before dawn, and be able to work
long unpredictable days in the field while keeping a positive attitude.
Must be able to use a GPS and have a strong attention to detail for data
collection and management. We can only consider applicants that are U.S.
citizens. This position runs from May 1st to July 31st, 2013. We will
provide housing and pay salary of $1500 to $1750 per month depending on
experience. Please send as one document your cover letter, resume,
contact information for three references, and any questions to STEPHANIE
PREVOST (EM: sprevost AT utk.edu). Deadline for applications is March
1st, 2013 but applications will be considered as they are received.
SHOREBIRD TECHNICIAN (1 needed) (Whimbrel migration ecology) on the
Eastern Shore of Virginia's Delmarva Peninsula. The Center for
Conservation Biology is seeking one shorebird technician to assist in a
migration ecology study of Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus) on Virginia's
Delmarva Peninsula. This is an incredible opportunity to study a species
of high conservation concern in the beautiful lagoonal marsh system
along Virginia's coast. Responsibilities include: detailed behavioral
collection including foraging observations, documentation of roost
areas, resighting of previously color marked individuals, data entry,
and continuation of migration counts
(http://www.ccbbirds.org/2010/05/12/2010-whimbrel-watch/) at the tail
end of the spring migration season in Virginia. This is a full time
temporary position; dates of employment are from 22 April 2013 to 1 June
2013 and from 24 July to 4 September 2013. We will consider applicants
for both 6 week time periods, but would prefer to hire one individual
for the project. Expected work schedule will be 5 days on and two days
off. Housing will be provided on the Eastern Shore of Virginia National
Wildlife Refuge. Applicants must be able and willing to spend long days
in the field, often spending hours observing whimbrels through a
spotting scope, and take detailed and accurate field notes. Applicants
should be familiar with Whimbrels and other shorebirds of the east.
Previous experience with resighting color-banded shorebirds preferred.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants with experience working
in coastal ecosystems and in the operation of small outboard powered
boats. Applicants must be in good physical condition (able to withstand
many hours of data collection in variety of conditions), and have a
desire to take full advantage of time spent in the field to maximize
observations. Salary will be $2000/month, and position will be filled as
soon as a qualified applicant is found. Send cover letter, resume and
list of three references via email to: FLETCHER SMITH (EM: fmsmit AT
wm.edu).
AVIAN EDUCATION SPECIALIST - Employment term: short-term/seasonal. Date
Position Begins: May 20, 2013. Date Position Ends: August 16, 2013. Pay
Rate: $520/week. Job Description: The Conservation Research Center of
Teton Science Schools is seeking an education specialist to work with
our avian research program. Research goals include: quantify landbird
population trends along riparian corridors in Jackson Hole, Wyoming;
understand the effects of human development on landbird populations; and
improve understanding of field research by engaging participants in
hands-on bird banding demonstrations. Bird banding stations are operated
according to sunrise. Nets are opened 15 minutes after local sunrise and
closed 6 hours later. Some days may begin as early as 4:30 AM. The
Education Specialist will need to be at the appropriate site on time to
assist the banders with station set-up. Low-cost employee housing may be
provided depending upon availability. Specific duties include: **Serve
as education liaison for research team monitoring avian productivity and
survivorship; **Manage visitor logistics; **Station set-up and
break-down; **Facilitate bird banding demonstrations for participants of
all ages; **Teach about the birds of Jackson Hole and applications of
avian monitoring data ; **Develop educational materials for
demonstrations; **Track # of participants that attend banding
demonstrations; **Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: **BS in
wildlife ecology, natural resource management or related field;
**Willingness to work early mornings and long hours during untraditional
work weeks; **Good communication skills; teaching experience preferred;
**Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team;
**Wilderness First Aid certified (required); must be completed prior to
start date. Employer Summary: Teton Science Schools' Conservation
Research Center was formed in response to the growing need in Jackson
Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for responsible conservation
and land stewardship. In our work, we seek a reasonable balance between
wildlife and people to develop resource management strategies and models
that other western communities can follow. For more information, visit
http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=crc_home Teton Science Schools
are an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free
workplace. Successful applicant(s) will be required to pass a background
check, driving check, and drug screening. To Apply: Complete the online
application at http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=employment
AVIAN RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - Employment term: short-term/seasonal. Date
Position Begins: May 20, 2013; Date Position Ends: August 16, 2013. Pay
Rate: $440-$520/week depending on experience. Job Description: The
Conservation Research Center of Teton Science Schools is seeking a
research technician to assist with our avian research program. Research
goals include: quantify landbird population trends along riparian
corridors in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; understand the effects of human
development on landbird populations; and improve understanding of field
research by engaging participants in hands-on bird banding
demonstrations. Bird banding stations are operated according to sunrise.
Nets are opened 15 minutes after local sunrise and closed 6 hours later.
Some days may begin as early as 4:30 AM. Low-cost employee housing may
be provided depending upon availability. Specific duties include:
**Assist with the operation of 5 bird banding stations in and around
Grand Teton National Park; **Support passerine nest monitoring and
target netting ** Participate in environmental education and banding
demonstrations; **Conduct data entry, data verification and some
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) work; **Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: **BS in wildlife ecology, natural resource management or
related field; **Previous bird banding experience preferred, but not
required; **Experience with field work and navigation; **Demonstrated
ability to work in the field; **Ability to work independently and as
part of a team; **Wilderness First Aid certified (required); must be
completed prior to start date. Employer Summary: Teton Science Schools'
Conservation Research Center was formed in response to the growing need
in Jackson Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for responsible
conservation and land stewardship. In our work, we seek a reasonable
balance between wildlife and people to develop resource management
strategies and models that other western communities can follow. For
more information, visit
http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=crc_home Teton Science Schools
are an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free
workplace. Successful applicant(s) will be required to pass a background
check, driving check, and drug screening. To Apply: Complete the online
application at http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=employment
Revised - AVIAN TECHNICIAN at Tall Timbers Research Station. Website:
http://www.talltimbers.org Location: Florida. Duration: April-July. Job
Type: Temporary. Number of Openings: 3. Application Deadline: 18 Mar
2013. Job Description: Tall Timbers Research Station is seeking two
individuals to assist with a project on Bachman's Sparrow response to
prescribed fire on Apalachicola National Forest, Florida. We are also
hiring one person for a second position involving surveys of
Brown-headed nuthatches, Northern Bobwhite, and Bachman's Sparrow in
conjunction with vegetation surveys at Osceola National Forest, FL.
Duties for first position will include: Bachman's Sparrow observations,
radio telemetry, and vegetation sampling. Duties for second position
involve: Bird surveys and vegetation sampling. Both positions run from
April 2013 through July 2013 (dates flexible). Pay for the position is
$230/week. Housing and work vehicle are provided. Qualifications:
Candidate should possess or be currently seeking a degree in wildlife,
ecology, natural resources, or a related degree. Previous experience
identifying Eastern birds and operating a handheld GPS unit is
preferred, but not required. Technician must be in good physical
condition and able to walk long distances through rough and uneven
terrain as well as work well individually and part of a team. A valid
driver's license and a clean driving record are required. To Apply: Send
email, cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to
SARAH BROWN, (EM: sbrown AT ttrs.org). Applicants will be considered as
soon as they are received. RESTORATION TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP,
Spring/Summer 2013 - PRBO Conservation Science is a non-profit
conservation organization dedicated to conserving birds, other wildlife
and their ecosystems through innovative scientific research and
outreach. Our 130 staff and seasonal biologists and educators work with
a wide range of public and private partners to advance effective
conservation throughout the west. We are based in Petaluma, CA; visit us
online at http://www.prbo.org. PRBO's watershed restoration and
education program called STRAW, Students and Teachers Restoring A
Watershed, facilitates K-12 students to implement professionally
designed restoration work on streams and wetlands in Marin, Sonoma, Napa
and Solano counties from October - March. Restoration work typically
includes native plant installation and/or biotechnical erosion control
practices. Restoration sites are maintained during the three summers
following their planting. PRBO is seeking two to four reliable,
respectful, and enthusiastic interns to help with the site maintenance
work. Site maintenance work includes watering, weeding and other plant
establishment activities. Maintenance of STRAW restoration sites is an
integral part of the project and overall program success. Position
duration: April 15 - September 15, 2013. Stipend: Voluntary position
with monthly stipend of $850/month to offset living expenses plus shared
housing in an apartment in Petaluma, CA. Position Description: **This is
primarily a field work position spending 4-5 full days a week outdoors
(all weather conditions); **Maintain irrigation systems and control
weeds in native planting areas including control of invasive species
such as Poison Hemlock and thistles (manual and mechanical removal);
**Track site needs and keep clear and concise records of work completed;
**Assist with plant monitoring/data entry; **Lead occasional volunteer
groups (youth and adult) on maintenance workdays; **Assist with
coordination and implementation of STRAW's annual teacher training
event; **Learn communication techniques and how to create effective
collaborations in the restoration field; **Have a valid driver's license
and driving experience is required; **Lift and carry 40 pounds and
complete other physical tasks; **Operate heavy duty work truck and tow
trailers. Intern candidates should demonstrate: **Relevant educational
or work experience (preferred); **Enthusiasm for ecological restoration
work; **Openness to learn and share knowledge and skills; **Ability to
work respectfully on private and public property; **Ability to thrive in
both a team setting and individually/ live in shared housing
cooperatively. To apply, please submit your resume,3 references and a
cover letter describing why you would like the internship by March 8,
2013 to EMILY ALLEN (EM: eallen AT prbo.org).
POST DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE POSITION available on a grant titled "Climate
and Biological Response: Combining Remote-Sensing and Biological Data to
Predict the Consequences of Climate Change on Hummingbird Diversity"
under the direction of Catherine Graham (coPI's include Scott Goetz, Don
Powers and Susan Wethington). The post-doc will live in Stony Brook, New
York but field work will be conducted in Arizona and Ecuador. The
incumbent will be responsible for data collection (both from literature
and in the field), data analyses, and manuscript writing. Preferred
qualifications include a doctoral degree or the foreign equivalent
degree (preferable in Ecology and Evolution), field experience with
birds or plants, and statistical modeling in R, GIS, remote-sensing
skills, and demographic modeling. Adequate Spanish speaking skills are
also desirable. The salary range is 38,000 - 45,000. The ideal start
date is April 1, 2013 and the position will be filled as soon as
possible. The position is available for 1 year with an extension of 2
years based on performance. Please send the CV, letter of interest and 3
references to CATHERINE GRAHAM (EM: catherine.graham AT stonybrook.edu).
The research foundation of SUNY is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.
AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANT at Florida Park Service. Website:
http://www.floridastateparks.org/kissimmeeprairie/ Location: Okeechobee,
Florida. Duration: 3.5 Months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings:
2. Application Deadline: 28 Feb 2013. Job Description: Field assistants
(2-4), Applicants needed ASAP (pending funding) for mid-March through
end of June 2013, to conduct surveys and habitat enhancement for the
Florida Grasshopper Sparrow (FGSP) at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State
Park, Okeechobee, Florida. The FGSP is a federally endangered species
endemic to the dry prairie region of south-central Florida. Kissimmee
Prairie Preserve contains the largest remaining remnant of Florida dry
prairie and one of the two remaining populations of the sparrow. Primary
duties will include conducting annual point counts, presence/absence
surveys, tree and invasive plant removal, and fire ant
surveys/treatment. The possibility exists to help out with banding, nest
searching, and territory mapping (depending upon funding). The
possibility exists to assist in prescribed fire operations if qualified.
Qualifications include well-developed birding skills, previous field
experience with grassland birds, binocular and spotting scope
proficiency, GPS and navigation skills, ability to learn aspects of
natural area weed management, ability to use chainsaws safely,
motivation and strong work ethic, and the ability to work both
independently and as a member of a team. Candidates should be proactive
about working in typical Florida field conditions which include high
heat and humidity, strong sun/UV, isolation, insects, venomous snakes
and thunderstorms. Housing will be provided on-site in a small bunkhouse
or travel trailer. The Preserve is a great place for those that want to
bird south-central Florida, and is located in relative proximity to some
great birding locations. To Apply: If interested, email cover letter,
resume and contact information for 3 references as a word attachment by
February 28, 2013 to (EM: paul.miller AT dep.state.fl.us).
FIELD ASSISTANT IN AVIAN ECOLOGY at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Website: http://www.uwm.edu/People/pdunn Location: Milwaukee, WI.
Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 1.
Application Deadline: 1 Apr 2013. Job Description: Field Assistant in
Avian Ecology needed to assist in a study of common yellowthroats. We
are studying how immune genes relate to the size and color of male
ornaments (mask size and throat color). In this species females prefer
males with larger facial masks as both social and extra-pair mates. We
have recently found that mask size and survival are related to major
histocompatibility complex (MHC) diversity. The current project focuses
on how these genes influence the production of pigments in male
ornaments. Field work will be conducted during May to August 2013 and is
based at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station in
Saukville, WI (30 miles north of Milwaukee). Assistants will help with
censusing birds, mist-netting, color-banding and taking blood samples.
Further information about the project is available at:
http://www.uwm.edu/People/pdunn/COYE%20folder/YTPeople.html. Pay rate is
~ $1,872/mo ($12.00/hr). Free housing is available at the station.
Employment period: mid May to end of August (dates are negotiable).
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have keen bird observation
skills, bird-banding experience and an inordinate fondness for working
in a swamp. Please do not apply unless you are prepared to walk around
in a bog in hip boots (provided). Other requirements include flexibility
in daily scheduling and responsibilities, ability to work in a group,
ability to collect and enter field data with attention to detail. To
Apply: Interested applicants should send an email message to AMBERLEIGH
HENSCHEN (EM: hensche9 AT uwm.edu) with: 1) a resume, 2) their available
dates for employment, 3) a description of why they are interested in
this position (including any experience with birds or field work), and
4) a list of references (phone/e-mail address).
PH.D. RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP IN WILDLIFE ECOLOGY - Magellanic Woodpecker
at University of North Texas. Website: http://Chile.unt.edu Location:
Navarino Island, Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve. Duration: 4 years. Job
Type: Student. Application Deadline: 1 Sep 2013. Job Description:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzSay0LQUKo A Ph.D. assistantship is
available to study the spatial ecology of the Magellanic woodpecker
(Campephilus magellanicus), a flagship species and a close relative of
the Ivory-billed and the Imperial woodpeckers. The research will be
conducted on Navarino Island in the Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve, Chile,
in the world's southernmost forests. We have been carrying out bird
monitoring and habitat quality assessment through both remote signaling
and fieldwork. Partial logistical support will be provided by the
program's Field Station in Puerto Williams, which is part of the
Sub-Antarctic Biocultural Conservation Program (http://Chile.unt.edu).
This research project will be supported by the Chilean Government's
National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FONDECYT)
The research assistantship is for four years with at least two years as
a non-teaching research assistant. Stipend is US $20,000 per 9 months
and includes non-resident tuition waiver and worker benefits. A
scholarship to waive the out-of-state tuition will be available for
applicants selected. Qualifications: We are seeking a highly qualified
and motivated student, having an M.S. in Wildlife Ecology, Landscape
Ecology, or related field; GPA > 3.5 and high GRE scores. Candidates
should send three letters of reference, CV, unofficial transcripts, and
a letter of interest explaining: research interests, why they are
interested in the position, career goals, and philosophy as a
professional in the field. Preference will be given to applicants with
excellent writing skills, and who demonstrate being proactive, willing
to work independently under extreme conditions for extended periods of
time, ability to work in collaboration with other students and
researchers, excellent working ethics, and a strong interest in bird
conservation. Desired Experience: Telemetry and GIS technologies,
previous experience working with birds, experiences overseas, and some
knowledge of Spanish language. This research will culminate on a
Doctoral Thesis either in Biological Sciences (http://biology.unt.edu/),
or Environmental Sciences (http://ias.unt.edu/) at the University of
North Texas (http://unt.edu). Thus, the selected candidate for this
position must also be a PhD student at UNT upon its selection. Priority
will be given to students who have either been accepted into UNT's PhD
program or are undergoing the application process. The Ph.D.
dissertation research topic should be within the main interest of our
research team: Magellanic Woodpecker movement responses to landscape
distribution of foraging resources. To Apply: Interested candidates
should send their application materials to DR. JAIME E. JIMÉNEZ,
University of North Texas, Department of Biological Sciences, 1155 Union
Circle #305220, Denton, Texas 76203-5017. Preferred contact via e-mail
(EM: jaime.jimenez AT unt.edu; PH: 940-206-9584).
FIELD TECHNICIAN FOR CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH in Colorado at
Colorado State University and Wildlife Conservation Society. Website:
http://www.cd.colostate.edu Location: Larimer and Boulder Counties,
Colorado. Duration: 3 - 3.5 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Application
Deadline: 4 Mar 2013. Job Description: Led by faculty and research
scientists at Colorado State University (CSU) and the Wildlife
Conservation Society (WCS), this pilot study will assess how subdivision
size, housing density, and management of open space influence the
composition and abundance of birds and mid-sized mammals in conservation
development subdivisions in northern Colorado. We define conservation
development as an approach to the design, construction and stewardship
of a development that achieves functional protection of natural
resources while also providing social and economic benefits to human
communities. For more information on conservation development and our
research program, please refer to our website: cd.colostate.edu. One
field technician is needed for 3-3.5 months, with the option of an
earlier start-date and the possibility of continuing as a graduate
student (M.S.) at CSU. Primary responsibilities will include conducting
bird point counts and installing and maintaining wildlife cameras in the
open space areas of 10-20 subdivisions in Larimer and/or Boulder
Counties, Colorado. The technician may also be responsible for helping
to arrange permission for access to study sites, conducting vegetation
surveys, entering field data, and supervising an undergraduate research
assistant. The technician will need to provide a personal vehicle for
travel to field sites (4WD is not needed), and all work-related mileage
will be reimbursed at $0.50 per mile. Salary will be $1,500-1,700 per
month, depending upon experience and availability, and housing will not
be provided. Qualifications: Highly-qualified applicants will have
extensive experience conducting point counts and will be able to
identify birds of the western U.S. by sight and sound. All applicants
must have a strong work ethic, be organized, have the ability to work
independently and with others, and be able to meet the physical
requirements of the position (rising early to conduct point counts,
hiking across uneven terrain). Preference will be given to applicants
with a demonstrated ability to work with private landowners and conduct
research on private lands. A valid driver's license and good driving
record are required. We are particularly interested in applicants that
have the qualifications and interest to pursue graduate studies at CSU,
if funding becomes available. Please see the admission requirements of
the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Conservation Biology and Graduate
Degree Program in Ecology for more details. To Apply: Please send the
following in the form of a single combined pdf document: 1) cover letter
describing qualifications, relevant experience, and career goals; 2)
résumé or CV; and 3) a list of three professional references and their
contact information. The name of the file should contain the first and
last name of the applicant. Please send applications via email (EM:
CDFieldTechnician AT gmail.com). Review of applications will begin on
March 4th and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender,
disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or
gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal
opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to
achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado
laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and
affirmative action.
AVIAN TECHNICIAN at The National Aviary. Website:
http://www.aviary.org/Louisiana-Waterthrush-Details Location:
Northwest-North central Arkansas. Duration: March 12 - July 15, 2013.
Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 4 Mar
2013. Job Description: The National Aviary seeks 1-2 seasonal avian
technicians to continue a second-year research project involving
populations of Louisiana Waterthrushes, macroinvertebrates, and effects
of nonconventional gas extraction of surface water in the Fayetteville
Shale Play of Arkansas. Duties will include re-sighting color banded
individuals from the previous season, target netting and banding,
collecting feathers, fecal samples as well as nest-searching,
monitoring, and collecting feathers and fecal samples from nestlings.
Additionally, macroinvertebrates will be sampled weekly and water
quality measures taken in early, mid, and late season. Technicians will
be expected to take and keep excellent records and care of samples
taken. Housing will be provided. Either a vehicle will be provided or
per diem will be paid according to the use of a personal vehicle.
Qualifications: Prior field experience and experience with mist-netting
and banding birds. Ability to work independently and to interact well
with private landowners. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and
willingness to work long hours in variable (weather, terrain, and
insect) conditions. To Apply: Positions will start March 12, 2013 and
finish July 15. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume and
contact information for at least three professional references. Hiring
is contingent on a successful background check. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Contact
information: LEESIA MARSHALL (EM: Lcm4n AT uvawise.edu), 1 College Ave,
UVA-Wise, Wise, VA 24293.
FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) - Bird and Arthropod Study - Eastern North
Carolina. Agency North Carolina State University. Location: Eastern NC.
Job Category: Temporary/Seasonal Positions. Salary: $1,125/month -
housing included. Start Date: 15 Apr 2013. Last Date to Apply: 1 Mar
2013. Description: One field technician is needed from 15 April 2013
through 31 July 2013 to evaluate avian and arthropod response to
implementation of woody biomass harvests in eastern North Carolina.
Salary is $1,125/month. The technician will conduct spot-map surveys for
birds, mist-net and crop flush birds, and monitor arthropods using pit
fall traps. Additional project duties include vegetation sampling,
insect sorting, and quantifying and classifying coarse woody debris.
Housing will be provided. Travel between study sites will be required
(vehicle provided). Work hours will be from early morning (before
sunrise) through the early afternoon and may include some weekends. Work
conditions may be strenuous because clearcut study sites are hot in
summer and have variable terrain. Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until this position is filled.
Qualifications: Preference for the field technician position will be
given to applicants with extensive field experience, mist netting
experience, and a B.S. degree in a wildlife-related field. All
applicants should be able to identify birds of the eastern U.S. by sight
and sound. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, be organized, have
the ability to work independently and in groups, and possess leadership
skills. Applicants should have a positive attitude, tolerance for field
housing that may require close living arrangements, and be in good
physical condition. Applicants must have a valid driver's license.
Please submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to Steve Grodsky.
Contact Person: STEVE GRODSKY (EM: smgrodsk AT ncsu.edu).
LEAD FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) AND FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) - Bird and Arthropod
Study - Coastal Plain of Georgia. Agency: North Carolina State
University Location Coastal Plain of Georgia. Job Category:
Temporary/Seasonal Positions. Salary: Lead tech = $1,500/month; tech =
$1,125/month - housing included. Start Date: 15 Apr 2013. Last Date to
Apply: 1 Mar 2013. Description: One lead field technician and one field
technician are needed from 15 April 2013 through 31 July 2013 to
evaluate avian and arthropod response to implementation of woody biomass
harvests in the southeastern Coastal Plain of Georgia. Salary is
$1,500/month for lead field technician and $1,125/month for field
technician. The lead technician will supervise field activities while
communicating with a Ph.D. student remotely. Both technicians will
conduct spot-map surveys for birds and monitor arthropods using pit fall
traps. Additional project duties include vegetation sampling, insect
sorting, and quantifying and classifying coarse woody debris. Housing
will be provided. Travel between study sites will be required (vehicle
provided). Work hours will be from early morning (before sunrise)
through the early afternoon and may include some weekends. Work
conditions may be strenuous because clearcut study sites are hot in
summer and have variable terrain. Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until this position is filled.
Qualifications: Preference for the lead field technician position will
be given to applicants with extensive field experience and a M.S. degree
in a wildlife-related field. Preference for the field technician
position will be given to applicants with extensive field experience and
a B.S. degree in a wildlife-related field. All applicants should be able
to identify birds of the eastern U.S. by sight and sound. Applicants
must have a strong work ethic, be organized, have the ability to work
independently and in groups, and possess leadership skills. Applicants
should have a positive attitude, tolerance for field housing that may
require close living arrangements, and be in good physical condition.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license. Please submit a cover
letter and resume by e-mail to Steve Grodsky. Contact Person: STEVE
GRODSKY (EM: smgrodsk AT ncsu.edu)
GWWA FIELD ASSISTANT at Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania. Location:
Poconos, PA. Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings:
4. Application Deadline: 8 Apr 2013. Job Description: GWWA FIELD
ASSISTANTS (4) needed to conduct Golden-winged Warbler breeding ecology
research in Pennsylvania. Assistants are needed from late April/early
May until mid-July. Applicants should be willing and able to travel and
work in remote conditions and have excellent bird identification skills
by sight and sound. Primary duties include spot mapping, nest searching,
target banding, vegetation sampling, and data entry. These positions
will be based out of northeast Pennsylvania (e.g., Poconos region).
Field housing and project vehicle will be provided. Qualifications:
Preferred applicants will have proven nest searching and target banding
experience. The position requires working in some challenging conditions
such as early, long hours, hot weather, and dense vegetation. Applicants
must be willing to work six days per week and spend long hours in the
field. Salary is will $1200-$1600/month depending on experience. To
Apply: To apply, email a letter of interest highlighting your
qualifications, resume, and contact information of three references to
MARJA BAKERMANS at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (EM: mbakermans AT
wpi.edu).
BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN-SEASONAL POSITION - LOCATION: Yakima Training
Center, Yakima, WA. (Applicants should already reside locally or be
willing to relocate to the area at their own expense). DURATION: March
2013-late October/early November 2013. SALARY: DOE. Stell Environmental
Enterprises, Inc. is a rapidly-growing, fast-paced, entrepreneurial
small business that provides environmental compliance audits and
assessment, permitting, investigation, planning, and engineering
services nationwide to federal and state clients. To successfully
perform duties the position below, candidates must be organized, detail
oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills in order to provide strong
focus and high quality customer service. Positions require effective
communication skills and ability to complete all delegated tasks within
a specified timeline as required by customer. JOB DESCRIPTION: A
biological technician is being recruited to work for Stell Environmental
Enterprises, Inc. to perform tasks supporting the Wildlife Program at
the Yakima Training Center for the US Army. The position is field based
with a small office component. Field work will begin in March and
tentatively run into late October/early November with a 5-8hr day work
schedule, switching to a 4-10hr day work schedule in May. Fluctuating
work schedules (including working at night) and extremely early start
times occur frequently throughout the field season. The candidates will
be exposed to an array of shrub-steppe obligate flora and fauna along
with proper survey methodology. The seasonal work varies annually
depending on customer needs and priorities, but typically includes:
sage-grouse lek counts, surveys, and radio-tracking, raptor surveys,
sagebrush restoration monitoring, habitat restoration projects,
rare-plant surveys, West-Nile virus monitoring, stream temperature
monitoring, aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling and noxious weed surveys.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Sage-Grouse surveys** Work
alone to document male sage-grouse on leks.** Search new areas for
undiscovered leks.** Assist in sage-grouse captures and subsequent
radio-tracking. Raptor surveys** Work alone to locate and map known and
new raptor nests, identify species, and check for occupancy and nest
status.** Conduct burrowing owl broadcast calling surveys to locate new
nests and assist in captures to attach geolocators and band burrowing
owls. Sagebrush restoration monitoring** Work with a team to measure
vegetation characteristics and species composition in established
planted or seeded monitoring areas. Habitat restoration** Work with a
team to plant native species or install erosion controls to restore
riparian and upland areas. Noxious weed surveys** Identify, locate, and
map noxious weed infestations and determine the size infestation.
West-Nile virus monitoring** Deploy light-traps at established sampling
locations to capture mosquitoes. Retrieve traps, sort and identify
catch, and process for mailing to lab for virus testing. Stream
temperature monitoring** Locate stream temperature loggers and retrieve
data. Move and reinstall loggers when necessary. Aquatic
macroinvertebrate sampling** Obtain, sort, and preserve kick-net samples
of macroinvertebrates at defined locations. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: **
An associate's degree or higher in wildlife management, wildlife
biology, wildlife ecology, botany, or another related natural resource
field and a minimum 6 months field experience conducting wildlife or
vegetative surveys/monitoring, research or management related to natural
resources.** Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, have a current driver's
license, and be able to pass a background security investigation.** Must
be able to drive a manual transmission on unimproved roads.** Must have
experience with orientation and be able to use a GPS and compass to find
locations on a map. Preferred: ** Knowledge, experience, and/or fluency
with biological monitoring, wildlife habitat requirements, standard
field methods for vegetative and avian surveys.** Previous experience
conducting sage-grouse surveys, captures, and radio-tracking.**
Experience in identifying raptor species. ** Experience in identifying
native plants; knowledge of local shrub-steppe and riparian species is
preferable. COMPETENCIES: The candidate must be prepared to work alone
or as part of a team in a variety of conditions, including rain and
extreme heat or cold. The candidate must be able to adapt to changing
work schedules. Experience using GPS devices is required. Candidates
should be enthusiastic and willing to learn new field techniques and
identification skills to improve their skill set. Applicants should be
able to carry a heavy pack with survey and safety equipment on long
hikes often on uneven terrain. The ability to record legible and
complete field notes and perform occasional data entry in standard excel
spreadsheet format is required. Please submit a cover letter and resume
in PDF or WORD format to KEVIN WHITE (EM: kevin.r.white81.ctr AT
mail.mil). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin.
SHOREBIRD MONITORING AND STEWARDSHIP INTERNSHIP in the Florida
Panhandle.Date: April 1, 2012 - August 15, 2012Job Description: Primary
duties will include identifying, posting, maintaining, and monitoring
shorebird nesting locations at State Parks throughout the Florida
Panhandle. The individual will work closely with the Florida Park
Service biologist for all activities. Shorebird surveys will also be
conducted following Florida's Breeding Bird Protocol for Seabirds and
Shorebirds. Re-sighting banded birds (i.e. Snowy and Wilson's Plovers
and American Oystercatchers) on a regular basis is also required. The
intern will also be involved with performing public outreach and
education as a Bird Steward at state park locations on some weekends and
holidays. The individual will work closely with the Florida Park Service
and Audubon Florida to coordinate bird stewardship efforts and volunteer
training at predetermined locations on certain dates. The position may
require the intern to conduct several informative presentations to local
community and/or school groups about beach-nesting birds. The intern
will be required to assist the Florida Park Service in preparing interim
and final reports submitted to American Bird Conservancy to meet the
grant requirements that fund this position. Other duties as assigned by
the Florida Park Service. Compensation: $1460 per month with primitive
housing at a Florida State Park in the Panhandle - up to $930 for
mileage/expense reimbursement (includes hotel stays for up to 5 days in
the event of tropical storm or hurricane evacuation). Hours: The
position is a 40 hour work week that requires working some weekends and
holidays. Qualifications: The applicant should be working towards or
have completed a B.S. degree in Biology, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Sciences, Parks and Recreation Management, or Zoology, be interested in
avian research and conservation, and comfortable working with the
general public to teach them about beach-nesting birds. Experience with
shorebird identification, surveying, locating nests and re-sighting
banded shorebirds is desired. A significant portion of time will be
spent viewing birds through binoculars and high-powered scopes, and
standing and walking outside along long stretches of beach habitat.
Applicant must be comfortable communicating and working with
recreational beach users, volunteers, community members, and staff of
multiple partner organizations - strong verbal communication skills are
a must. Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills are required. Valid
driver's license and reliable personal vehicle are required for
occasional travel between work sites (mileage/expense allotment of
$930). The individual will live locally in a trailer at a Florida State
Park and should be physically able to live in such housing. Weather
conditions vary and may include cold, strong winds, rain and storms,
heat, and high humidity - biting insects will be prevalent throughout
the season. Candidate will be able to physically and mentally work in
these conditions.Application Instructions: Send resume, 3 references
(academic and at least 1 professional), unofficial transcript, and
letter of recommendation to: KACY RAY (EM: kray AT abcbirds.org).
FIELD AVIAN TECHNICIAN at PacifiCorp. Website: http://www.PacifiCorp.com
Location: Remote locations in Utah, Idaho and/or Wyoming. Duration:
Approx. March 2013 - November 2013. Hourly wage: Ranges from $17.98 to
$22.84. Application Deadline: March 4, 2013. RESPONSIBILITIES of this
position include the following: ** Conduct surveys evaluating
electrocution and collision risks and the effectiveness of avian
protection measures on power lines. ** Walk power lines and record data
on avian use, mortalities, and protection measures to prevent
electrocutions and collisions as part of company Avian Protection Plans.
** Identify bird mortalities (species, cause of death), document live
raptors using structures and identify bird nests on structures. **
Collect data using ArcPad and Trimble GPS units. Conduct quality check
of all GIS data collected. ** Complete surveys in a safe, timely, and
accurate manner. ** Work safely in remote locations with limited
oversight and under variable field conditions (weather, insects, and/or
limited vehicle access). ** Adhere to company safety requirements and
ensure safe working practices. ** Complete required PacifiCorp employee
training and comply with all company policies, procedures and
guidelines. ** Understand Bird Management Program policy and procedures.
** Enter all protected bird mortalities in company tracking system.
Create maps, as needed, for mortality reports. ** Ensure that all field
equipment is accounted for and maintained in good working condition. **
Communicate with crew Lead regarding field survey status, bird
mortalities or problems with surveys. ** Temporary position timeframe
will be March 2013 - November 2013. REQUIREMENTS for this position
include the following: ** Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology,
Environmental Science or related field of study; or the equivalent
combination of education and professional experience. ** Two years
professional experience in wildlife, environmental science or related
experience. ** Bird identification skills. ** Ability to travel for
extended period and work in remote locations. ** Knowledge of GIS, GPS,
database management, and MS Office. HOW TO APPLY: Go to our website at
http://www.PacifiCorp.com > Careers > Create a Candidate profile. Once
you have created a candidate profile, please apply for job number #130033.
FIELD ASSISTANT for Metapopulation Study of Black Rails and Virginia
Rails in Sierra Foothill Region of Northern California from 20 May - 16
August 2013. Assistants will help with surveying wetlands for rails and
habitat characteristics. The primary responsibility will be to conduct
playback surveys for rails, working independently to sample a network of
known marshes for Black and Virginia Rails presence and communicate with
private landowners to obtain permission to survey. Assistants must be
able to navigate county roads with maps to find sites, maintain accurate
records of each visit using a database, and record habitat
characteristics. Applicants MUST have a driver's license and a vehicle
adequate for gravel roads. The ideal candidates would be: [1]
experienced in surveying (particularly with playback methodology); [2]
well organized with a record of being able to conduct fieldwork
independently; [3] interested in population ecology and metapopulation
theory; [4] be able to walk up to several miles and be strong enough to
carry moderate loads; and [5] have the ability to interface with the
public under occasionally challenging conditions. Our research team also
will be conducting point counts for other birds in this region, and
candidates able to assist in this element of the research (those with
experience in point count methodology or able to identify by sight and
sound California oak woodland birds--see
https://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/beislab/Wetlands/birdlist.html) are highly
desirable, but this skillset is not required. The work is based out of
the Sierra Foothills Research and Extension Center in Browns Valley, CA
where housing is available http://groups.ucanr.org/sierrafoothill/ for
$240 /month. Salary is $2167 /month. Additional information on the study
can be found at http://nature.berkeley.edu/~beis/rail/. Please submit
resume and phone numbers/email of three referees to NATHAN VAN SCHMIDT,
PhD student (EM: vanschmidt AT berkeley.edu) in the Department of
Environmental Science, Policy & Management, University of California at
Berkeley. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the
position is filled.
CRANE CHICK-REARING INTERNSHIP at The Audubon Nature Institute Species
Survival Center. Purpose and Description: The Audubon Nature Institute
Species Survival Center's SUMMER 2013 Crane Chick-Rearing internship
begins in APRIL, MAY, or JUNE (negotiable). Interns work 40+ hours a
week for 12 consecutive weeks. Internship is unpaid with housing
available. Three interns are needed to assist in the husbandry, assisted
reproduction, and chick-rearing of endangered cranes. Interns will gain
valuable, hands-on experience in the captive husbandry and propagation
of the endangered Mississippi sandhill crane (Grus canadensis pulla) and
whooping crane (Grus Americana) for the purpose of wild release.
Interns' primary responsibility will be assisting in the work-intensive
"costume-raising" of Mississippi sandhill crane chicks (feeding,
exercising, cleaning enclosures, socializing, and observing strict
costume protocol). Other responsibilities include but are not limited
to: assisting in the artificial insemination of both species of crane
with the goal of producing fertile eggs, the daily care and husbandry of
the captive flock of 50 cranes, maintaining crane facilities, daily
record keeping, and behavioral observations. Qualifications: * Some
previous animal husbandry experience ideal but not required. Such as but
not limited to: a farm, zoo, pet store, wildlife rehabilitation center,
stable, kennel, or vet office. * A sincere interest in birds and a basic
understanding of avian imprinting. * Two years college (preferably in a
biology-related field) or equivalent practical experience. * A positive
attitude and excellent communication skills. * A high level of maturity
and a solid work ethic. * Ability to receive and follow direction
accurately and pleasantly. * Ability to follow strict costume-wearing
protocol when working with chicks. * Is motivated, self-starting,
punctual, thorough, accurate in their work, thoughtful, courteous, and
trustworthy. * Exercises common sense and good judgment at all times. *
Pays close attention to detail. * Ability to work safely with some
visual obstruction around small, mobile chicks. * Ability to lift 50
lbs. and walk long distances. * Ability and tolerance to work outside in
the heat, humidity, and rain, while sharing said great outdoors with
insects and snakes. * Willing to work weekends and holidays. PLEASE
NOTE: To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and three
references to: MEGAN SAVOIE (EM: mlauber AT auduboninstitute.org).
AVIAN ACOUSTIC MONITORING TECHNICIANS - Three field technicians are
needed to monitor grassland and pine savanna bird populations on Fort
Riley, KS. The goal of this project is to demonstrate the use of
acoustic recording systems to inventory endangered, threatened, or at
risk bird species on military installations. Focus birds will include
Henslow's Sparrow, Field Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, Greater
Prairie-chicken, and Northern Bobwhite. Duties for technicians will
include assisting with the deployment of acoustic monitoring systems,
conducting point count and line transect bird surveys, conducting
territory mapping of target species, and maintaining a network of
acoustic song recorders. Technicians must have completed a course in
Ornithology with a minimum grade of B (3.0 on 4.0 scale), and be able to
identify focal avian species by sight and song. Successful applicants
will be physically fit, get up well before dawn, and be able to work
long unpredictable days in the field while keeping a positive attitude.
Must be able to use a GPS and have a strong attention to detail for data
collection and management. We can only consider applicants that are U.S.
citizens. This position runs from May 1st to July 31st, 2013. We will
provide housing and pay salary of $1500 to $1750 per month depending on
experience. Please send as one document your cover letter, resume,
contact information for three references, and any questions to STEPHANIE
PREVOST (EM: sprevost AT utk.edu). Deadline for applications is March
1st, 2013 but applications will be considered as they are received.
SHOREBIRD TECHNICIAN (1 needed) (Whimbrel migration ecology) on the
Eastern Shore of Virginia's Delmarva Peninsula. The Center for
Conservation Biology is seeking one shorebird technician to assist in a
migration ecology study of Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus) on Virginia's
Delmarva Peninsula. This is an incredible opportunity to study a species
of high conservation concern in the beautiful lagoonal marsh system
along Virginia's coast. Responsibilities include: detailed behavioral
collection including foraging observations, documentation of roost
areas, resighting of previously color marked individuals, data entry,
and continuation of migration counts
(http://www.ccbbirds.org/2010/05/12/2010-whimbrel-watch/) at the tail
end of the spring migration season in Virginia. This is a full time
temporary position; dates of employment are from 22 April 2013 to 1 June
2013 and from 24 July to 4 September 2013. We will consider applicants
for both 6 week time periods, but would prefer to hire one individual
for the project. Expected work schedule will be 5 days on and two days
off. Housing will be provided on the Eastern Shore of Virginia National
Wildlife Refuge. Applicants must be able and willing to spend long days
in the field, often spending hours observing whimbrels through a
spotting scope, and take detailed and accurate field notes. Applicants
should be familiar with Whimbrels and other shorebirds of the east.
Previous experience with resighting color-banded shorebirds preferred.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants with experience working
in coastal ecosystems and in the operation of small outboard powered
boats. Applicants must be in good physical condition (able to withstand
many hours of data collection in variety of conditions), and have a
desire to take full advantage of time spent in the field to maximize
observations. Salary will be $2000/month, and position will be filled as
soon as a qualified applicant is found. Send cover letter, resume and
list of three references via email to: FLETCHER SMITH (EM: fmsmit AT
wm.edu).
AVIAN EDUCATION SPECIALIST - Employment term: short-term/seasonal. Date
Position Begins: May 20, 2013. Date Position Ends: August 16, 2013. Pay
Rate: $520/week. Job Description: The Conservation Research Center of
Teton Science Schools is seeking an education specialist to work with
our avian research program. Research goals include: quantify landbird
population trends along riparian corridors in Jackson Hole, Wyoming;
understand the effects of human development on landbird populations; and
improve understanding of field research by engaging participants in
hands-on bird banding demonstrations. Bird banding stations are operated
according to sunrise. Nets are opened 15 minutes after local sunrise and
closed 6 hours later. Some days may begin as early as 4:30 AM. The
Education Specialist will need to be at the appropriate site on time to
assist the banders with station set-up. Low-cost employee housing may be
provided depending upon availability. Specific duties include: **Serve
as education liaison for research team monitoring avian productivity and
survivorship; **Manage visitor logistics; **Station set-up and
break-down; **Facilitate bird banding demonstrations for participants of
all ages; **Teach about the birds of Jackson Hole and applications of
avian monitoring data ; **Develop educational materials for
demonstrations; **Track # of participants that attend banding
demonstrations; **Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: **BS in
wildlife ecology, natural resource management or related field;
**Willingness to work early mornings and long hours during untraditional
work weeks; **Good communication skills; teaching experience preferred;
**Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team;
**Wilderness First Aid certified (required); must be completed prior to
start date. Employer Summary: Teton Science Schools' Conservation
Research Center was formed in response to the growing need in Jackson
Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for responsible conservation
and land stewardship. In our work, we seek a reasonable balance between
wildlife and people to develop resource management strategies and models
that other western communities can follow. For more information, visit
http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=crc_home Teton Science Schools
are an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free
workplace. Successful applicant(s) will be required to pass a background
check, driving check, and drug screening. To Apply: Complete the online
application at http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=employment
AVIAN RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - Employment term: short-term/seasonal. Date
Position Begins: May 20, 2013; Date Position Ends: August 16, 2013. Pay
Rate: $440-$520/week depending on experience. Job Description: The
Conservation Research Center of Teton Science Schools is seeking a
research technician to assist with our avian research program. Research
goals include: quantify landbird population trends along riparian
corridors in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; understand the effects of human
development on landbird populations; and improve understanding of field
research by engaging participants in hands-on bird banding
demonstrations. Bird banding stations are operated according to sunrise.
Nets are opened 15 minutes after local sunrise and closed 6 hours later.
Some days may begin as early as 4:30 AM. Low-cost employee housing may
be provided depending upon availability. Specific duties include:
**Assist with the operation of 5 bird banding stations in and around
Grand Teton National Park; **Support passerine nest monitoring and
target netting ** Participate in environmental education and banding
demonstrations; **Conduct data entry, data verification and some
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) work; **Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: **BS in wildlife ecology, natural resource management or
related field; **Previous bird banding experience preferred, but not
required; **Experience with field work and navigation; **Demonstrated
ability to work in the field; **Ability to work independently and as
part of a team; **Wilderness First Aid certified (required); must be
completed prior to start date. Employer Summary: Teton Science Schools'
Conservation Research Center was formed in response to the growing need
in Jackson Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for responsible
conservation and land stewardship. In our work, we seek a reasonable
balance between wildlife and people to develop resource management
strategies and models that other western communities can follow. For
more information, visit
http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=crc_home Teton Science Schools
are an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free
workplace. Successful applicant(s) will be required to pass a background
check, driving check, and drug screening. To Apply: Complete the online
application at http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=employment
Revised - AVIAN TECHNICIAN at Tall Timbers Research Station. Website:
http://www.talltimbers.org Location: Florida. Duration: April-July. Job
Type: Temporary. Number of Openings: 3. Application Deadline: 18 Mar
2013. Job Description: Tall Timbers Research Station is seeking two
individuals to assist with a project on Bachman's Sparrow response to
prescribed fire on Apalachicola National Forest, Florida. We are also
hiring one person for a second position involving surveys of
Brown-headed nuthatches, Northern Bobwhite, and Bachman's Sparrow in
conjunction with vegetation surveys at Osceola National Forest, FL.
Duties for first position will include: Bachman's Sparrow observations,
radio telemetry, and vegetation sampling. Duties for second position
involve: Bird surveys and vegetation sampling. Both positions run from
April 2013 through July 2013 (dates flexible). Pay for the position is
$230/week. Housing and work vehicle are provided. Qualifications:
Candidate should possess or be currently seeking a degree in wildlife,
ecology, natural resources, or a related degree. Previous experience
identifying Eastern birds and operating a handheld GPS unit is
preferred, but not required. Technician must be in good physical
condition and able to walk long distances through rough and uneven
terrain as well as work well individually and part of a team. A valid
driver's license and a clean driving record are required. To Apply: Send
email, cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to
SARAH BROWN, (EM: sbrown AT ttrs.org). Applicants will be considered as
soon as they are received. RESTORATION TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP,
Spring/Summer 2013 - PRBO Conservation Science is a non-profit
conservation organization dedicated to conserving birds, other wildlife
and their ecosystems through innovative scientific research and
outreach. Our 130 staff and seasonal biologists and educators work with
a wide range of public and private partners to advance effective
conservation throughout the west. We are based in Petaluma, CA; visit us
online at http://www.prbo.org. PRBO's watershed restoration and
education program called STRAW, Students and Teachers Restoring A
Watershed, facilitates K-12 students to implement professionally
designed restoration work on streams and wetlands in Marin, Sonoma, Napa
and Solano counties from October - March. Restoration work typically
includes native plant installation and/or biotechnical erosion control
practices. Restoration sites are maintained during the three summers
following their planting. PRBO is seeking two to four reliable,
respectful, and enthusiastic interns to help with the site maintenance
work. Site maintenance work includes watering, weeding and other plant
establishment activities. Maintenance of STRAW restoration sites is an
integral part of the project and overall program success. Position
duration: April 15 - September 15, 2013. Stipend: Voluntary position
with monthly stipend of $850/month to offset living expenses plus shared
housing in an apartment in Petaluma, CA. Position Description: **This is
primarily a field work position spending 4-5 full days a week outdoors
(all weather conditions); **Maintain irrigation systems and control
weeds in native planting areas including control of invasive species
such as Poison Hemlock and thistles (manual and mechanical removal);
**Track site needs and keep clear and concise records of work completed;
**Assist with plant monitoring/data entry; **Lead occasional volunteer
groups (youth and adult) on maintenance workdays; **Assist with
coordination and implementation of STRAW's annual teacher training
event; **Learn communication techniques and how to create effective
collaborations in the restoration field; **Have a valid driver's license
and driving experience is required; **Lift and carry 40 pounds and
complete other physical tasks; **Operate heavy duty work truck and tow
trailers. Intern candidates should demonstrate: **Relevant educational
or work experience (preferred); **Enthusiasm for ecological restoration
work; **Openness to learn and share knowledge and skills; **Ability to
work respectfully on private and public property; **Ability to thrive in
both a team setting and individually/ live in shared housing
cooperatively. To apply, please submit your resume,3 references and a
cover letter describing why you would like the internship by March 8,
2013 to EMILY ALLEN (EM: eallen AT prbo.org).
POST DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE POSITION available on a grant titled "Climate
and Biological Response: Combining Remote-Sensing and Biological Data to
Predict the Consequences of Climate Change on Hummingbird Diversity"
under the direction of Catherine Graham (coPI's include Scott Goetz, Don
Powers and Susan Wethington). The post-doc will live in Stony Brook, New
York but field work will be conducted in Arizona and Ecuador. The
incumbent will be responsible for data collection (both from literature
and in the field), data analyses, and manuscript writing. Preferred
qualifications include a doctoral degree or the foreign equivalent
degree (preferable in Ecology and Evolution), field experience with
birds or plants, and statistical modeling in R, GIS, remote-sensing
skills, and demographic modeling. Adequate Spanish speaking skills are
also desirable. The salary range is 38,000 - 45,000. The ideal start
date is April 1, 2013 and the position will be filled as soon as
possible. The position is available for 1 year with an extension of 2
years based on performance. Please send the CV, letter of interest and 3
references to CATHERINE GRAHAM (EM: catherine.graham AT stonybrook.edu).
The research foundation of SUNY is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.
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