CREW LEADER: BIRD POINT COUNT, NEST BOX & ARTHROPOD AND VEGETATION SAMPLING

at National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc

Location:
northern Oregon Coast Range

Duration:
April 9, 2012 through August 2012

Job Type:
Temporary

Job Description:
Crew leader needed to coordinate a large survey effort for a biodiversity study across the northern Oregon Coast Range (with responsibility for 5 technicians). The crew leader will coordinate closely with project PI’s to train the crew in survey methodology and bird ID, monitor protocol compliance, schedule field work, and set a high level of professionalism for the use of shared crew housing. During the majority of the field season the successful applicant will balance coordination responsibilities with field duties including conducting early morning bird point counts, blue-bird nest box checks, arthropod sampling, vegetation/habitat sampling and data recording. Applicants should be proficient navigating in remote backcountry settings and be able to work under difficult field conditions. Most field days will involve challenging cross-country hiking through recently harvested stands. Experience with point counts, knowledge of local bird ID and ability to train other technicians is required. Position is available from April 9, 2012 through August 2012. Compensation is $2,600-$3,000 per month (commensurate with experience) in addition to housing (in Dallas or McMinnville, OR).

To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: JAKE VERSCHUYL, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc., P.O. Box 1259, Anacortes, WA 98221. The position will remain open until filled. Materials may be submitted electronically to: (EM: jverschuyl AT ncasi.org). NCASI is an equal opportunity employer.