[psu-biology_opportunities-group] Fwd: Ecolog-L Osprey Project Field Technicians: Illinois
Mitchell Cruzan
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| Subject: | Ecolog-L Osprey Project Field Technicians: Illinois |
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| Date: | Mon, 9 Mar 2026 20:53:48 +0000 |
| From: | Ting, Tih-Fen (via ecolog-l list) <ecol...@community.esa.org> |
| Reply-To: | Ting, Tih-Fen <TTi...@uis.edu> |
| To: | 'ECOL...@community.esa.org' <ECOL...@community.esa.org> |
Are you interested in working with Ospreys this field season? I am seeking four sincere, versatile, highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our team supporting conservation of the state-listed Osprey in Illinois. Our project promotes population recovery through hacking, a technique in which juvenile raptors are raised and released at targeted sites to establish local breeding populations.
Successful field technicians are detail-oriented, reliable, and able to follow instructions closely. They must be effective in monitoring and data collection, communicate clearly in both verbal and written formats, and maintain high standards of data quality. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for working with partners, landowners, and other stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Daily Observations – Conduct behavioral observations of osprey chicks at the hacking site to ensure their well-being. Document the presence of potential predators or competitors near the site.
- Daily Tracking – Search for and re-sight fledged ospreys each day and record their locations prior to migration.
- Food Preparation and Feeding – Prepare fish and feed hacked ospreys daily.
- Planning and Coordination – Pick up fish from the project partners as needed.
- Daily Reports – Submit daily reports regarding the behaviors, locations, fish consumption, and any notable events.
- Maintenance – Assist with end-of-season clean-up of the hacking box/tower, and with cleaning and inventorying field gear and equipment.
Requirements:
Successful candidates must have a B.S. degree in wildlife, environmental science, conservation biology, zoology, or a related field. Experience working with raptors is highly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Earth, and GPS is highly desirable. Willingness to travel and flexibility with work schedule are required. Successful candidates must be team-players, demonstrate strong communication skills, follow instructions well, and pay attention to detail. Candidates must have a commitment to field personnel and equipment safety. Candidates also are expected to have strong swimming and kayaking skills. Individuals must have a personal vehicle, maintain a valid driver’s license, and be able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions for long hours.
Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Starting Date: July 1, 2026.
Anticipated Ending Date: October 7, 2026.
Salary and Benefits: $688 - $774 per WEEK depending on experience, free lodging with utilities included, and mileage reimbursement with prior approval.
How to Apply: Please send the following (via email) to Dr. Tih-Fen Ting at tti...@uis.edu:
1) Cover letter addressing background and qualifications
2) Resume/CV with contact information for three references
3) Transcripts (unofficial or scanned copies are acceptable)
Tih-Fen Ting, Ph.D.
Director, School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health
College of Health, Science, and Technology
University of Illinois | Springfield
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 206-7876
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