Bird Monitoring Technicians Position Description
The Missouri Department of Conservation has openings for full-time (40 hours/week) temporary technicians (4-6) to assist with a statewide evaluation of the USDA Farm Bill Program Habitat Buffers for Upland Wildlife or Conservation Practice 33 (CP 33). Missouri is one of 20 states participating in a long-term monitoring effort over the next five years to assess the effects of native warm season grass buffers on grassland bird density and vegetation establishment. Technicians will participate in the second monitoring period of the five-year evaluation to asses the response of target species including Northern Bobwhites, Dickcissels, Eastern Meadowlarks, Grasshopper Sparrows, and other grassland songbirds during the breeding season. Information on the conservation provisions in the 2002 Farm Bill, including CP 33, can be found at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/farmbill/2002/. Information on the CP 33 monitoring protocol is located at http://teamquail.tamu.edu/publications/HabitatBuffersforUplandBirdsCP33.pdf Duration: Mid-May 2006 through Mid-July 2006 Location: various (there will be multiple crews distributed and traveling around the state) Title: Resource technician (CS8) Pay: $8.29/hour (40 hours/week) Housing and work vehicles are provided. General Responsibilities include: 1.) Conduct bird monitoring surveys using distance sampling methods and conduct vegetation sampling 2.) Assist Resource Science Division staff with distance sampling training for MDC management staff in the Private Lands Services and Wildlife Divisions Core Competencies and Special Ability Requirements: Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships. Ability to demonstrate technical proficiency in areas of responsibility. Ability to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Ability to obtain a current, valid drive license by the date of employment. Basic Qualifications: * Completion of two years of college in natural resources or a related field * Must pass a pre-employment drug screen * Prior field experience * Strong work ethic Preferred Qualifications: * B.S. in wildlife ecology, natural resources, or related field * Experience with field work in rural settings * Prior experience with song bird monitoring Contact information: Send completed applications including a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references as a Word attachment via e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are identified. For more information, contact Jody Bartz at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (660) 646 3140 ext. 243 or Jill Utrup at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (573) 882 9909 ext 3246. Kim Suedkamp Wells, Ph.D. Resource Scientist Agricultural Systems Field Station Missouri Department of Conservation 1110 S. College Avenue Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 882 9909 ext. 3292 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
