RESEARCH TECHNICIANS

Location:
National Parks of the Southern Colorado Plateau Network

Duration:
16 April through 13 July 2012

Job Type:
Seasonal

Job Description:
Research technicians (4) needed from approximately 16 April through 13 July 2012 for an on-going landbird monitoring program in some of the most beautiful places in the United States, in National Parks of the Southern Colorado Plateau Network (including Mesa Verde in Colorado, Canyon de Chelley and Petrified Forest in Arizona, and Bandelier in New Mexico). Technicians will work in team(s) of two to three, with each team member individually conducting approximately 10 point counts with distance estimation per morning, with vegetation sampling and data entry after point counts and on additional days. Considerable traveling and camping will be necessary. Pay ranges from approximately $14.87 to $17.37/hour, depending on experience, with $20 per diem when camping. Schedule will be a rotating schedule of 10 days on and 4 days off. Project vehicle(s) will be used to travel to, and within parks.

To Apply:
To apply, submit (email preferred) resume/cv, cover letter, and contacts for 3 professional references to JENNIFER HOLMES (EM: Jennifer.Holmes AT nau.edu), Northern Arizona University, Box 5614, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011. Reference "Research Technician position" in the subject heading of the email. Positions will be filled as qualified applicants are identified.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have experience conducting landbird surveys. Knowledge of Colorado Plateau birds is preferred but not required, though ability to quickly learn song and calls is essential. Flexibility, an ability to work well with others, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that begin before dawn and considerable car travel between parks, and the ability to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required. Preference will be given to energetic, detail-oriented candidates, with experience in identification of birds by both sight and sound, using distance sampling methods, and measuring vegetation. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.

Number of Openings:
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