NOTE: REPOST, still looking for qualified point count technicians in some of the most beautiful areas of Utah
WILDLIFE TECHS (3 Avian Point Count positions) needed approximately May 1st through early July 2008 with some flexibility on either end. Enthusiastic, curious, and independent-minded birders needed to conduct point counts for the 17th year of Utah's statewide riparian bird monitoring project. Salary ranges from $10.47-$16.44/hr DOE. Vehicle and grocery allowance also provided. Applicants must be willing to work long hours independently (frequently alone), car-camp for extended periods, enjoy early morning work, hike up to 5 miles/day, have excellent vision & hearing, and ability to operate a 4WD vehicle with a valid driver's license. The Utah Partners in Flight Program is building a statewide database for all birds. Each year point count surveys are conducted at over 40 established sites statewide. Examples of duties: conducts unlimited distance point count surveys; performs data entry of field survey results and other data as needed; records survey and observation activities in field notebook; and performs quality control on database entries both individually and in conjunction with other wildlife professionals and technicians; performs other related duties as assigned. PREFERRED CANDIDATES WILL BE: 1) Able to identify western riparian birds both visually and by song/call; 2) Experienced with unlimited distance point count methods and/or line transect methods 3) Able to estimate populations of mixed species with reasonable accuracy; 4) Able to enter field data using Excel and Access. 5) Able to interact well with other team members and the general public. 6) Preference may be given to applicants with a degree in biological sciences, wildlife, or other closely-related fields. Positions are administered out of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Salt Lake City office. Two positions will be based in the southern half of the state and one will be in the northern half. Study sites are located in some of the most picturesque landscapes in North America, including Zion and Capitol Reef National Parks, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, State and Federal Wildlife Management Areas, and several National Forests. ***Mandatory training will be held in late April-early May 2008. However, this can be somewhat flexible if you are a current student***. APPLICATIONS: Hiring will continue once suitable applicants are found. E-mail: cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references to [EMAIL PROTECTED] *For more information phone (801) 209-2013 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hillary White Riparian Project Leader Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Non-Game Avian Program 1594 West North Temple Suite 2110, Box 146301 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6301 801.209.2013 801.538.4709 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
