AVIAN POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS

Location:
southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky

Duration:
14 May – 1 July 2012

Job Type:
Temporary

Job Description:
to assist on a study examining bird community thresholds in response to changing landscapes as a result of mountaintop mining in southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. Positions will not have a centralized location but will involve travel to multiple, different mine sites. Primary responsibilities include conducting point counts and basic vegetation surveys. Successful applicants will have previous experience conducting point counts, be able to identify Eastern songbirds by both sight and sound, and be able to independently navigate to survey locations using GPS units. Applicants must be physically able to work on steep mountainous terrain and live and work well with others in close quarters. Technicians will work 6 days per week. Stipends will be based on experience (~2200/mo but negotiable). Additionally, housing (field stations, motels, and camping), transportation, and safety training (first aid/ CPR) will be provided. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. 4WD experience and basic tree identification preferred. Additional employment, up to a month prior to the listed dates, is also possible for applicants with GIS experience.

To Apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and (3) references to DOUGLAS BECKER (EM: wvbirdthresholdproject AT gmail.com). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

Number of Openings:
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