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RAPTOR WORKSHOP: Accredited through University of Wisconsin - Stevens
Point. A 5-day workshop entitled "Introduction to Raptor Field
Techniques" will be held in Stevens Point, WI by Eugene Jacobs of the
Linwood Springs Research Station and Loren Ayers of the Wis. Dept. of
Natural Resources. Receive first hand experience working with live
raptors while you develop skills with: capturing, handling, banding
techniques, tree climbing and rappelling, blood extractions, habitat
sampling and more. We are offering two, five-day Raptor Workshops, this
summer "Introduction to Raptor Field Techniques" which can be taken for
credit through UW- Stevens Point. Session #1 7-11 Jun 2010 and Session
#2 21-25 Jun 2010. Three sessions are planned for the Fall: 23-27 Aug,
13-17 Sep, and 4-8 Oct 2010. Cost is $425 and space is limited, so
register early. Visit (URL: http://www.RaptorResearch.com) for details,
and be sure to view our workshop video.
SEABIRD/WATERBIRD BIOLOGIST to assist the Wildlife Health Center (WHC)
at the University of California, Davis’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
WHC is currently recruiting for a senior staff position as a Wildlife
Field Operations Coordinator. Under the general direction of the
Director of the Wildlife Health Center's Oiled Wildlife Care Network
(OWCN), this position will coordinate wildlife capture (especially
seabirds, waterbirds and marine mammals) and transportation activities
for the OWCN. As a key manager for the OWCN's spill response team, the
incumbent will lead wildlife field operations during oil spill response.
During non-spill periods, they will ensure oil spill readiness by
leading wildlife recovery training/informational workshops for staff and
volunteers throughout California, engage in research activities to
ensure 'best achievable collection and care' of oiled wildlife, help
oversee the use of staff and volunteers in the field, supervise the
acquisition and management of supplies necessary for field operations,
and assist with teaching and public service activities. Specific
Responsibilities: Provide oversight and management of oiled wildlife
field operations (recovery and transportation of oiled wildlife to
stabilization and/or primary care facilities) during oil spill response
(35%). During non-spill periods, develop and exercise recovery and
transportation capacity and readiness, including training, equipping,
and interacting with OWCN Member Organizations (35%). Perform
collaborative and independent research that informs best achievable
oiled wildlife response in California (20%). Develop outreach materials
on spill preparedness and wildlife field techniques, and represent the
OWCN and Wildlife Health Center at local, regional, State and
International events (10%). Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree in the
biological sciences (ecology, wildlife biology, etc.) and/or equivalent
training. Detailed knowledge of the natural history of marine wildlife
species in California. Knowledge and experience with the methodologies
and equipment for safe and humane capture of wildlife. Experience in
coordinating staff, workloads and effectively managing personnel. Strong
written and verbal communication skills, including those needed to
conduct workshops and make public presentations. Strong interpersonal
skills, including the ability to communicate scientific information in
lay terms to volunteers and the public. Documented experience in
research activities. Competitive salary, full benefits. For more
information and to apply: Visit the UC Davis Job Posting (URL:
http://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55354) or
visit (URL: http://www.owcn.org). For Additional Information or
Questions: Please contact MICHAEL ZICCARDI, OWCN Director, (EM:
mhziccardi AT ucdavis.edu).
SMITHSONIAN POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP available to work on the impact of
river restoration (i.e., dam removal) on two river-dependent species:
the American dipper and the river otter. The Post-doctoral Fellow will
be based in Washington DC at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
although there will significant travel to field sites on the Olympic
Peninsula. The stipend is $42,000/year and can begin in Sep 2010. River
otters and American dippers are both known to use areas below, between,
and above the dams on rivers in the Northwest, but we know very little
about their spatial extent, seasonal habitat requirements, movement
patterns, or how their diets might be altered after dam removal. The
primary objective is to collect information using a variety of direct
and indirect methods on how otters and dippers use the river to meet
their spatial, habitat, and dietary (using stable isotopes) needs. Field
work by the post doc will focus on dipper biology although there may be
periods of time when they are expected to help otter research.
Requirements include a strong knowledge and field skills in the ecology
and behavior of birds, aptitude with a variety of quantitative
techniques and comfort working on river systems in the northwest.
Successful applicants will also have significant experience in the
observation, capture and handling of birds. Finally, because the use of
stable isotopes is expected to be an important tool for providing diet
information, competitive applicants will also have experience in stable
isotopic biogeochemistry. For more information, contact PETE MARRA,
SMBC, (EM: marrap AT si.edu, URL: http://www.si.edu/smbc, PH: 202-633-1594).
MIGRANT PASSERINES FIELD TECHNICIANS NEEDED (2-4). Approximately 2 Aug -
30 Sep 2010. A mid- to late-Aug start date for 2 positions is
anticipated. We are seeking highly motivated seasonal Biological Science
Technicians for a study in southwest Wyoming on migrant passerine use of
isolated aspen patches and riparian corridors. Study areas are near
Flaming Gorge Recreation Area, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, and
Bridger-Teton National Forest. The positions will be filled at a GS-05
($13.19), GS-06 ($14.70), or GS-07 ($16.34/hr) level, depending on
experience and available positions. A $20 field per diem is also
provided. Duties include point counts, mist-netting, and radio
telemetry. We will consider applicants who are in excellent physical
shape and can work effectively alone and as part of a team. Experience
with identifying birds by both sight and sound, conducting point
counts/distance estimation, mist-netting, plant identification, and
telemetry is preferred. Volunteer internships with per diem are
available for less experienced applicants. Must be willing to stay in
semi-remote sites (camping or trailer) and carry heavy packs. This is a
pre-announcement; the announcement is anticipated shortly. All
interested applicants should send a CV including contact information for
3 references (in one document please). The body of the email should
include the cover letter with an honest assessment of bird
identification skills and highlight qualifications for the position to
NATASHA CARR (EM: carrn AT usgs.gov); call (PH: 970- 226-9446) or email
for more information.
RESOURCE SPECIALIST, Teton Regional Land Trust – Supervisor: Stewardship
Director. Office: Driggs, Idaho. Salary: $27 - $31 K/year plus benefits.
Application Deadline: Application materials must be received by 14 May
2010 to be considered. Start Date: early Jun 2010 (Flexible). The Teton
Regional Land Trust (TRLT) is seeking qualified applicants for the
Resource Specialist position. The Resource Specialist is a physically
demanding, full-time, entry-level professional position with competitive
salary and benefits. The Resource Specialist acts with the Stewardship
Director and Associate Stewardship Director to complete Stewardship
Program duties including (1) stewardship of all conservation easement
and fee-owned properties including monitoring properties for adherence
to the easement agreement and identification of violation issues; (2)
preliminary assessments and baseline studies and documentation to
identify conservation values for potential easement or property
acquisitions; (3) assisting with management of fee-owned properties; (4)
assisting with management of Six Springs Ranch; (5) implementation and
administration of landscape scaled habitat restoration/enhancement
programs; (6) continued development and implementation of ecological
monitoring programs to evaluate TRLT conservation program outcomes; (7)
assist with fundraising and donor cultivation events and activities as
needed; (8) coordinating and working with agency and NGO partners; and
(9) functioning as a natural resource extension entity to help
landowners restore or improve the natural/agricultural values of their
land; assisting with conservation education and outreach to foster a
conservation ethic and resource awareness; assist with GPS data
collection, limited GIS mapping, file maintenance, and special projects.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Easements: Ensure the integrity of all
conservation easements through thorough and consistent easement
monitoring, defense and enforcement including: completing annual
monitoring visits and reports, maintaining landowner relations, and
following-up on potential easement issues for all assigned conservation
easement properties with support from other staff when needed. Maintain
professional, measured and fully documented relationships with all
easement property owners and their assigned representatives. 2)
Baselines: Assist Stewardship staff with preparation of high quality
baseline documentation including conducting field assessments, gathering
land use and resource information, and writing technical reports. 3)
Fee-owned Management: Assist in managing TRLT-owned properties
including: weed control, clean up, fence maintenance, and other
management duties. 4) Fee for Service: Assist in management of Six
Springs Ranch with support of the Stewardship Director and ranch lessee.
Responsibilities include coordinating with ranch lessee, fencing,
coordinating weed control efforts, maintaining water levels in ponds,
managing a moist soil unit to benefit waterbirds and monitoring grazing.
5) Restoration: Assist with planning and managing new and ongoing TRLT
habitat restoration projects including project oversight, volunteer
coordination, gathering materials and supplies and performing
restoration activities (willow harvesting, tree planting and fencing).
6) Ecological Monitoring: Assist with managing and coordinating TRLT’s
ecological monitoring program, which includes waterbird, songbird,
secretive marshbird, sandhill crane and long-billed curlew monitoring in
Teton Basin and along the Henry’s Fork and South Fork of the Snake
River. Gather, summarize and maintain survey data. 7) Fundraising:
Support stewardship staff in developing grants for land protection,
habitat restoration and other conservation-related activities. Assist in
other fundraising activities as needed that may include, but is not
limited to, leading bird watching tours by foot, canoe or drift boat and
leading winter wildlife tracking seminars using snowshoes or skis. 8)
Partner Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with partner
agencies and organizations. 9) Outreach: Contribute to TRLT newsletters
and website, assist in leading public tours (birding, restoration,
conservation easement). Assist with outreach events as needed. 10)
Education: Participate in conservation education programs, including
adult and youth outdoor environmental educational programs, as needed.
SKILLS: ** Excellent oral and written communication skills. **Ability to
work independently with little direction. **Good problem solving skills.
**Ecological monitoring skills including songbird and waterbird
identification. Wildlife tracking skills a plus. **Technical writing
experience. **Land management experience, including agriculture or
wildlife habitat management (includes fence maintenance, pulling and
maneuvering trailers, noxious weed control, working with grazing lessee,
water management, etc.). **Familiarity with wildlife and conservation
issues in the Intermountain West. **Experience working with private
landowners, non-governmental organizations, and state and federal
agencies. **Rowing and paddling skills desired, but not required.
QUALIFICATIONS **Bachelor’s Degree in area of ecology, wildlife or
fisheries, conservation, environmental sciences, range management or
other natural resources related field. **Valid driver’s license. **This
position requires walking/hiking on unlevel and uneven terrain for long
distances. **Flexible schedule: duties may require long hours in the
field and work during early morning, evenings and on weekends. **Duties
will include physical labor in often uncomfortable field conditions
(heat, cold, water, bugs). **Ability and willingness to apply
unrestricted herbicides for weed control. Application: Please send cover
letter, resume, and contact information for three references to: (EM:
resume AT tetonlandtrust.org) with the Subject line titled, “Resource
Specialist”. You may also send or deliver your application to: Teton
Regional Land Trust, P.O. Box 247, Driggs, Idaho 83422. Electronic
application is preferred. The Teton Regional Land Trust is a non-profit
organization dedicated to conserving agricultural and natural lands and
to encourage land stewardship in the Upper Snake River Watershed for the
benefit of today’s communities and as a legacy for future generations.
Teton Regional Land Trust is an accredited land trust and is an equal
opportunity employer.
SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGIST FOR COLONIAL WATERBIRD SURVEYS. PRBO
Conservation Science is looking for one (1) experienced field biologist
to conduct surveys of colonial waterbirds in northeastern California
from approximately 1 Jun to 15 Jul. This work is part of a comprehensive
inventory of breeding waterbirds in 11 western states coordinated by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Surveys will gather information on the
location, size, and species composition of colonies over a broad area of
northeastern California, which will serve as a baseline needed to
develop a long-term monitoring program to track population sizes,
trends, patterns of distribution, and threats to colonial waterbirds.
Species surveyed in the 2010 field season will be the Black Tern,
Forster’s Tern, White-faced Ibis, Eared Grebe, and (locally) Franklin’s
Gull. Surveying involves constant traveling from site to site. Some
surveys sites, such as wildlife refuges, would be easily accessible,
whereas most would be at remote wetlands off dirt, very rocky, or muddy
roads. A valid driver's license is required, and experience operating a
4WD truck is preferred; use of a kayak would be required at some sites.
Field vehicle provided, or use your own 4WD or other high clearance
vehicle and receive compensation for mileage. Camping at undeveloped
sites or unimproved campgrounds will be the norm, with occasional access
to small-town motels or refuge housing with hot shower and basic kitchen
facilities. Need own camping equipment. Opportunity to work in a remote
and wild part of the state explored extensively by few. Applicant must
have extensive prior field experience, good identification skills for
waterbirds, a knack for nest finding, be in good physical condition,
able to work independently in rugged and remote locations, and willing
to work long hours as necessary. Applicant also must have good
organizational skills, including ability to collect and maintain
accurate data records on census forms, keep daily field notes,
communicate effectively with agency personnel and landowners, and
patience and a sense of humor. Problem solving skills will come in handy
in dealing with stuck vehicles, roads blocked by downed trees, etc.
Compensation $2773-3467/mo depending on experience. To apply, send a
cover letter, resume, contact information (including telephone number,
email, and work address), and at least 3 professional references to:
DAVE SHUFORD (EM: dshuford AT prbo.org), PRBO Conservation Science,
Petaluma, California.
PH.D ASSISTANTSHIP studying the reproductive ecology of Adélie Penguins
in Antarctica. A Ph.D. graduate position (stipend + tuition) is
available at the Oregon State University with Dr. Katie Dugger to study
the reproductive ecology of Adélie penguins on Ross Island, Antarctica.
This student will develop a dissertation from reproductive data
collected as part of a larger collaborative, long-term study (since
1996) funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate the
meta-population dynamics of 4 breeding colonies of Adelie penguins on
Ross Island (see link for more information about this project –
http://www.penguinscience.com). A known-age population of breeding birds
banded as chicks is available for investigating age- and colony-specific
fecundity, variation in chick growth rate, and how individual variation
may interact with age/or experience for a species that exhibits high
variation in the age at which individuals begin to breed. The student
will spend three, 2+-month field seasons in Antarctica (Nov – Jan),
collecting additional data for their dissertation by monitoring
reproductive success and chick condition on one of our three primary
study sites. Student will also aid co-PIs and international
collaborators collecting data to investigate foraging effort and
efficiency and annual survival of marked birds. Three full years of
stipend (includes basic health insurance) with full tuition waivers has
been secured, with up to 2 additional years of funding available through
Distance Education Teaching Assistantships. Travel and all living
expenses including essential cold weather clothing and gear while in the
field are supplied by the NSF United States Antarctic Program. Position
start time is flexible, but position will be filled so that a student
can begin classwork by Spring 2011. Qualifications: Students with
interest and experience in avian reproductive ecology particularly with
seabirds or waterfowl are encouraged to apply. Applicant must have good
communication skills (written and verbal), strong computer skills and
experience with data management and large data sets. Quantitative skills
in generalized linear modeling and mark-recapture analyses are also
highly desirable. The competitive applicant must be able to withstand
cold, rugged conditions, long hours looking through binoculars and
remote living conditions in tight quarters with a small group of
colleagues. The ability to work and play well with others in a remote,
isolated location is imperative. A Master’s of Science degree in a
biological field is required and preference will be given to applicants
who have displayed productivity through publication of previous
research. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, please e-mail a letter of
interest outlining how this position fits into your long-term career
goals, a C.V., copies of transcripts (both undergraduate and M.S.
degree), and contact information for 3 references to: DR. KATIE DUGGER
(EM: katie.dugger AT oregonstate.edu). Additional information on the FW
program at OSU can be found at: http://fw.oregonstate.edu/
AVIAN/WILDLIFE FIELD CREW needed for a long-term wildlife monitoring
project in Utah: We still need one additional crew member to monitor
birds, game and non-game species, for a statewide monitoring project.
Field work includes bird line transect surveys, small mammal trapping,
pellet counts and Pygmy Rabbit surveys. Start date: 3 May ; end date: 3
Sep (but possibly thru Sept). Experience with western bird ID a must and
experience with small mammal ID is a plus. Everyone is responsible for
their own data entry; those with interest and aptitude may also gain
experience with data management & analyses (distance sampling &
mark-recapture). Experience with at least one of the following methods
is preferred: point counts, line transects, distance sampling trapping
webs or mark-recapture. Expertise with GPS, GIS, 4WD, and rural living
is highly recommended. These positions will require long days & early
starts: a sense of humor, good attitude, patience, and self-motivation
is mandatory. Also necessary is excellent vision and hearing, the
ability to carry heavy (40 lbs) loads in a pack over rugged terrain.
Must work and play well with others: you share housing (Camping trailer)
& work vehicles. Applicants should have: 1) strong skills in field
identification of birds (preferably western) by sight and song,
experience with distance sampling surveys, and small mammal trapping and
identification and mark-recapture techniques; 2) Valid drivers license
and SS Card. Wages, commensurate with experience, $10.99 to $16.50 (plus
field housing, work truck, and up to $20/day camping per diem).
Consideration begins immediately and will continue until position is
filled, hiring begins ASAP. Contact (email preferred) DAN ROBERTS (EM:
danroberts AT utah.gov) with a letter of interest, CV, and the names,
current phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references. Be sure to
include previous experience with field research and specific dates of
availability. Send surface mail to: WRI Project Applications, Non-Game
Avian Program, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, 1594 W. North
Temple, Suite 2110, PO Box 146301, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6301
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS are needed for the study of mate choice in
satin bowerbirds (Ptilonorhyncus violaceus). Assistants will primarily
help to observe behavior at bowers. The study site is in northeastern
New South Wales, Australia.
This is a long term study of mate choice which follows the success of
male bower holders and female visitation at bowers. Assistants are
needed for one of two sessions: The first from early Sep through mid
Oct. and the other from mid Oct. to late Dec. Assistants must arrange
for travel to the field site; we will provide food and lodging at the
site. Tasks assistants will perform include locating bower sites and
clearing trails, monitoring the behavior of birds at bowers with
infrared sensing equipment and camcorders and maintaining this
equipment, and direct observation of birds. The work is very physically
demanding and assistants must be focused on this project and flexible in
their requirements. Interested applicants should send (preferably
electronically) cover letter, CV, and e-mail addresses of three
references to: STEPHANIE KRISTON (EM: stephanie.kriston AT gmail.com) or
ELIZABETH BROYLES (EM: ecbroyles2 AT yahoo.com)
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