BIRD TECHNICIANS (8)

at http://avianscience.dbs.umt.edu/aboutus/employment.php

Website:
http://avianscience.dbs.umt.edu/aboutus/employment.php.

Location:
Montana

Duration:
from mid-May to mid-July 2012, with potential for some positions to begin in April

Job Type:
Seasonal

Job Description:
Bird Technicians (8) needed for bird surveys in Montana from mid-May to mid-July 2012, with potential for some positions to begin in April. The Avian Science Center is seeking experienced point counters to conduct surveys for Montana portions of a regional long-term bird monitoring project (IMBCR). Technicians will be assigned to one of eight geographic areas. Field locations cover a range of elevations and habitats including conifer forest, sagebrush steppe, grasslands, and riparian habitats. Technicians will be expected to attend a week-long training workshop that begins May 14. Upon successful completion of training, technicians will work independently conducting bird surveys. The standard work schedule will be ten days on/four days off. Technicians must be able to identify all regional birds by sight and sound upon completion of training, hike off-trail in steep and difficult terrain, and communicate with private landowners. Primitive camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required for all positions as well as occasional overnight backcountry travel. Some positions include working in grizzly bear country. Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, and can expect long hours, multiple days of solitude, and spectacular country. Technicians are expected to use their own vehicle for travel throughout the season. Compensation: Monthly salary of $1800-$2,500 DOE plus mileage (~ $0.50/mile) for project related driving, and $400 a month in camping/lodging reimbursement. Binoculars, camping/backpacking gear, and a strong work ethic are required. To be competitive, applicants must have experience conducting point counts and the ability to identify 80% of western bird species by sight and sound, ~60% by call.

To Apply:
To Apply: please send a cover letter with ONLY relevant experience; be sure to address the above criteria and specify the project(s) of interest; send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references ALL in 1 document to SHARON FULLER (EM: sharon.fuller AT mso.umt.edu). Positions open until filled. Initial application review begins immediately. For more information, visit: http://avianscience.dbs.umt.edu/aboutus/employment.php.

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