[ECOLOG-L] WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST/SITE LEADERS (2-3) FOR SEABIRD PROJECT

[Cassie Bednar]

Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation
Job Announcement

This is not a state position

Job Title: WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST/SITE LEADERS (2-3) FOR SEABIRD PROJECT

Wage: Range $20.54 to $23.28 per hour depending on experience and 
responsibilities.

Housing at the field site will be provided. This is a full-time, 
benefited position.

Project Name: Common Murre Restoration Project

Supervisor: Richard Golightly Ph.D.

Background and duties: The Common Murre Restoration Project is seeking 
up to three (pending available funding) Site Leader positions to conduct 
monitoring of breeding seabirds including Common Murre, Brandt’s 
Cormorant, Pelagic Cormorant, Western Gull, Black Oystercatcher and 
Pigeon Guillemot along the central California coast. This project is 
conducted cooperatively by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (San 
Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex) and Humboldt State 
University. The purpose of the project is to aid in the recovery of 
murre colonies that were depleted as a result of oil spills, human 
disturbance and other anthropogenic factors.

Primary duties will include conducting seabird population and 
productivity surveys, documenting human disturbances to seabirds, 
database entry, training and supervising up to two Wildlife Technicians, 
scheduling and managing daily field work, ensuring accurate data 
recording and entry, summarizing field data, report writing, and 
coordinating with project partners. Other duties may include counting 
seabirds from aerial photographs, conducting surveys of nesting 
seabirds, or other related tasks as assigned. Multi-day travel between 
multiple sites at a distance from the primary duty station may be 
required. Successful applicants must demonstrate specific evidence of 
leadership skills, ability to work independently and ability to make 
good decisions in the field. Preference may be given to applicants with 
prior field experience with seabird or other wildlife monitoring or 
census techniques. Additional evaluation may be based on the applicant’s 
knowledge and experience with computer use, databases, and report 
preparation. Site Leaders will be expected to assist with pre-season 
prepping of field equipment and supplies, post-season data analysis and 
preparation of an annual report.

Duration: Approximately late March or early April through August 2018.

Minimum Qualifications: 1) Bachelor’s degree in wildlife, biological 
sciences or related discipline with an emphasis in wildlife biology, 
restoration or behavior; 2) current driver’s license with a good driving 
record;
3) ability to sufficiently move and lift equipment up to 50 lbs; 4) 
ability to regularly hike up to 3 miles in steep/narrow/uneven terrain 
while carrying up to 50 lbs of gear; 5) ability to work at the tops of 
high, steep cliffs, and 6) specific and demonstrable leadership skills.

Application must include:
1) A SIGNED cover letter which includes the exact job title listed above
2) Résumé
3) Names and phone numbers of two professional references
4) Completed Employee Information Form (https://goo.gl/25WmnK)
**Please do not staple application packet**

NO EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

For questions please contact Cassie Bednar at (510) 792-0222 x225 or 
cassie.bed...@humboldt.edu.

Closing Date: Applications must be post marked by January 13, 2018 to 
receive full consideration. Late applications may or may not be 
considered depending on position availability.

Send completed application to: 
Cassie Bednar
ATTN: Site Leader
c/o U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service San Francisco Bay NWRC
1 Marshlands Road Fremont, CA 94555 USA

NO EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation is an 
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified 
applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, 
national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender 
expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, 
disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other 
legally protected status. More information about HSU SPF’s Equal 
Employment Opportunity hiring can be found here.
For assistance with the application process, please submit an 
Accommodation Request Form which can be found here or call the SPF 
Interim Compliance Support Coordinator at (707) 826-5159.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be 
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this 
position within HSU SPF. Failure to satisfactorily complete the 
background check may affect the application status of applicants or 
continued employment of current HSU SPF employees who apply for this 
position.

[ECOLOG-L] WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST/SITE LEADERS (2-3) FOR SEABIRD PROJECT

[Cassie M Bednar]

*Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation* *Job Announcement*

This is not a state position

*Job Title:  WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST/SITE LEADERS (2-3) FOR SEABIRD PROJECT*


*Wage:  *Range $20.54 to $23.28 per hour depending on experience and
responsibilities. Housing at the field site will be provided. This is a
full-time position. Job offers a competitive benefits package including
group health, dental, and vision.


*Project Name:  *Common Murre Restoration Project


*Supervisor:  *Richard Golightly Ph.D.


*Background and duties: *The Common Murre Restoration Project is seeking up
to three (pending available funding) Site Leader positions to conduct
monitoring of breeding seabirds including Common Murre, Brandt’s Cormorant,
Pelagic Cormorant, Western Gull, Black Oystercatcher and Pigeon Guillemot
along the central California coast. This project is conducted cooperatively
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (San Francisco Bay National Wildlife
Refuge Complex) and Humboldt State University. The purpose of the project
is to aid in the recovery of Murre colonies that were depleted because of
oil spills, human disturbance and other anthropogenic factors.

Primary duties will include conducting seabird population and productivity
surveys, documenting human disturbances to seabirds, database entry,
training and supervising up to two Wildlife Technicians, scheduling and
managing daily field work, ensuring accurate data recording and entry,
summarizing field data, report writing, coordinating with project partners,
and interacting with the public.  Other duties may include counting
seabirds from aerial photographs, conducting surveys of nesting seabirds,
or other related tasks as assigned. Multi-day travel between multiple sites
at a distance from the primary duty station may be required. Successful
applicants must demonstrate specific evidence of leadership and good
communication skills, ability to work independently and ability to make
good decisions in the field. Preference may be given to applicants with
prior field experience with seabird or other wildlife monitoring or census
techniques. Additional evaluation may be based on the applicant’s knowledge
and experience with computer use, databases, and report preparation. Site
Leaders will be expected to assist with pre-season preparation of field
equipment and supplies, post-season data analysis and preparation of an
annual report.


*Duration:  *Approximately late March or early April through August 2019.
There is the possibility of 2-3 months extension beyond August 2019
depending on funding and qualifications.


*Minimum Qualifications: 1)* Bachelor’s degree in wildlife, biological
sciences or related discipline with an emphasis in wildlife biology,
restoration or behavior;* 2)* current driver’s license with a good driving
record; *3)* ability to sufficiently move and lift equipment up to 50 lbs;
*4)* ability to regularly hike up to 3 miles in steep/narrow/uneven terrain
while carrying up to 50 lbs of gear; *5)* ability to work at the tops of
high, steep cliffs, *6)* specific and demonstrable leadership skills; *7)*
specific and demonstrable database skills; and *8)* specific and
demonstrable communication skills.


*Application must include: *

*1)* A *SIGNED *cover letter, which includes the exact job title: *Site
Leader*

*2)* Résumé

*3)* Names, affiliations, and phone numbers of two professional references

*4)* Completed Employee Information * Form *(
https://goo.gl/25WmnK)



***Do not staple application packet!***

*NO EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*



For questions please contact Cassie Bednar at (510) 792-0222 x225 or
cassie.bed...@humboldt.edu.


*Closing Date: *Applications must be post marked by January 21, 2019 to
receive full consideration. Late applications may or may not be considered.


*Send completed application to:*

Cassie Bednar

ATTN: Site Leader

San Francisco Bay NWRC

1 Marshlands Road

Fremont, CA 94555 USA

*NO EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*



Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin,
ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital
status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
More information about HSU SPF’s Equal Employment Opportunity hiring can be
found here
.




For assistance with the application process, please submit an Accommodation
Request Form which can be found here
 or call the SPF
Interim Compliance Support Coordinator at (707) 826-5159.



A background check (including a criminal records check) must b