JOB AD: Bird/Amphibian/Bat/Stream student “STEP” positions (2), Tonto National Forest, Roosevelt, AZ
USDA – Forest Service, Tonto NF, Tonto Basin Ranger District, Roosevelt, AZ START DATE: ASAP DURATION: May 2008 thru September 2008, negotiable SALARY: at GS-1 to GS-5 level, depending on experience HOUSING: on site housing is available at a low cost The Tonto Basin Ranger District will be filling two Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) Biological Science Technician positions. Duty station is in Roosevelt, Arizona. POSITION INFORMATION: Duties include but are not limited to: conducting southwestern willow flycatcher, bat, and fish surveys across Tonto National Forest. This will involve following established protocols for monitoring, identification of southwestern willow flycatchers and other common southwestern riparian birds by sight and sound, use of GPS and GIS technology, kayaks and/or canoes, electrofish shockers, seine netting, and hiking in rough terrain in extreme heat. The positions involve long and shifting hours, including frequent morning and night work. Field work covers a vast range of elevations and habitats from Sonoran desert to mixed conifer. Self-motivation, good physical condition, the ability to swim, work well in a group, and willingness to spend long hours in the field are a must. Previous field experience and an academic background in wildlife, zoology, or related fields are preferred. LOCATION INFORMATION: Roosevelt is located 35 miles northwest of Globe and 50 miles southeast of Payson. The Globe/Miami and Payson areas have year-round populations of approximately 10,000 people and are the nearest communities with full services. The climate is characterized by hot summers and pleasant winters. Summer temperatures often exceed 100-degrees. Summer monsoon rains occur in July and August. TO APPLY OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please send a resume and official transcript(s) to: Amyann Madara-Yagla, Wildlife Biologist Tonto Basin Ranger District HC02 Box 4800, Roosevelt, AZ 85545 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (preferred method of sending resume) Telephone: 928-467-3200 Shannon Torrence, PhD Wildlife Biologist Tonto Basin Ranger District, Tonto NF Highway 188 Roosevelt, AZ 85545 928-467-3200 office 928-467-3239 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED]
