SOUTHWESTERN WILLOW FLYCATCHER FIELD TECHNICIANS

at SWCA Environmental Consultants

Website:
https://swca-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=387&company_id=16126&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992341&level=levelid1&levelid1=2742&parent=Natural%20Resources&startflag=2

Location:
Lower Colorado and Virgin Rivers from above Lake Mead south to Mexico

Duration:
May – August 2012.

Job Type:
Temporary

Job Description:
We are seeking two Surveyors, two Site Coordinators and several Nest Monitors and Banders to assist our Flagstaff, Arizona office with endangered southwestern willow flycatcher studies. Pay ranges from $16.75 –$20.25/hour with a rotating schedule of 10 days on (80 hours) and 4 days off. $39.00 daily per-diem when away from assigned duty station. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, SWCA has offices throughout the West, Pacific Northwest, and the Pacific Islands. Since its founding in 1981, SWCA has achieved a national reputation for providing its clients with professional integrity as well as creative solutions based on sound science. SWCA ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. Surveyors (2 openings): Field duties will primarily involve conducting standardized early morning broadcast surveys. Vegetation and microclimate sampling also required. Site Coordinators (2 openings): Duties will include all tasks of Nest Monitors in addition to coordinating field logistics at multiple sites and proofing data. Nest Monitors (several openings): Field duties will include conducting standardized early morning broadcast surveys, nest searching, nest monitoring, and re-sighting color-banded birds. Banders (several openings): Field duties will involve using targeted mist net techniques to capture, color-band, and collect blood samples from southwestern willow flycatchers. Additional field duties include all tasks listed for Nest Monitors.

To Apply:
To Apply: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS - Resumes must be received through our online application system to receive consideration. Please include a cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references. Project specific questions can be directed to MARY ANNE MCLEOD (EM:mmcleod AT swca.com, PH: 928-774-5500 x4207). If you need assistance or accommodations to apply, please contact (EM: recruiting AT swca.com). Application website: (URL: https://swca-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=387&company_id=16126&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992341&level=levelid1&levelid1=2742&parent=Natural%20Resources&startflag=2). Application Deadline: Open until filled. In support of our value of integrity, SWCA promotes a safe and drug free workplace. We participate in e-verify and pre-employment background screening services. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans to apply.

Qualifications:
Qualifications: All Positions: Daily computer data entry is required. Housing and vehicles provided; camping required in some locations. Mileage reimbursement is provided for work related use of personal vehicles. Applicants must be able to work closely with other biologists, have full hearing and color vision, have current eligibility to work in the U.S., and possess a valid driver’s license. Positions require stooping/crawling through dense vegetation and tolerance of hot temperatures, high humidity, and biting insects. Qualified applicants will have at least one field season of avian research. Preferred Qualifications: prior experience with willow flycatchers, experience in the identification of southwestern U.S. riparian birds, experience using motorboats and ATVs, and first aid/CPR certified. Qualified banders will have extensive experience mist netting and banding passerine birds. Prior experience banding endangered species preferred.