BIRD MONITORING CREW LEADER

at University of Delaware

Location:
National Capital Region Network of National Parks, MD, VA, WV, and D.C.

Duration:
12 weeks

Job Type:
Seasonal

Application Deadline:
04/15/2012

Job Description:
One highly motivated crew leader is needed from 1 May to 31 July 2012 to oversee the implementation of the forest breeding bird monitoring protocol in the National Capital Region Network of National Parks. Work will include conducting bird point counts, and detailed field data collection and entry.

To Apply:
Please email a short cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Zach Ladin, email: zach'AT'udel.edu, phone: (561) 301-3356. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Qualifications:
Successful applicants must have demonstrable forest breeding songbird identification skills of eastern birds (by sight and sound), GPS and orienteering skills, ability to follow standardized protocol, and the ability to work well, both independently and with others. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Applicants should be in good physical condition, be enthusiastic about early mornings and a rigorous field season, and have camping gear. The crew leader will be paid a salary of $480/week plus free housing. Applicants must have prior bird point count experience and be capable of leading a field crew.

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