Dates: approx May 1-August 31, 2007 Location: Carrizo Plain National Monument, California (60 miles east of San Luis Obispo)
Duties: One crew leader and several field assistants are needed to conduct a variety of animal surveys and construct exclosures as part of a new long-term study in the Carrizo National Monument. The Carrizo is the largest remnant of the San Joaquin grassland ecosystem and contains many endangered plants and animals. Technicians will assist with a variety of tasks, including small mammal mark-recapture, bird surveys, reptile surveys, invertebrate pitfall trapping, and spotlight surveys. Technicians will also assist with construction of cattle and rodent exclosures. Requirements: The crew leader must have a bachelors degree in the natural sciences, previous field experience, and demonstrate a high level of responsibility, organization, and motivation. PIT tagging experience is particularly desired. Field assistants must be pursuing or have a bachelors degree in the natural sciences, and previous field experience and a strong interest in conservation and/or management are desired. Ability to live and work well with others (5-7 people) in an isolated setting is necessary. Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to tolerate hot field conditions. Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience: crew leader approx $1500-2500/month, assistants $600-1000/month, plus housing is provided in a large ranch house. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 2-3 references to Laura Prugh by April 13, 2007 at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Inquiries can also be directed to Laura by email or phone (415-740-7319). Response time to emails may be >1 week; phone inquiries are preferred.
