Content-Type: text/html -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cheryl Trine Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 11:47 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Bird Jobs -- August 1, 2011 We have recently switched to a new job board format which allows for REAL-TIME POSTING by members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site in order to see the job posting option). Members may also update their own announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. needed Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting time should be within 48 hours of receipt. As before, anyone, member or non-member, can view the postings without any login. The Birdjobs-L e-list will also continue to be published, at least for awhile. Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have any recommendations for improvement, please send them to me, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu). EDITOR'S NOTE: To prevent the harvesting of email addresses in this list, all email addresses have had the '@' sign replaced with ' AT '. To reduce the possibility of typing in the wrong address when responding, please cut and paste the whole address and then replace the ' AT ' with [log in to unmask] ********************* SENIOR WETLANDS SCIENTIST / NATURAL RESOURCES PERMITTING SPECIALIST - Tetra Tech EC, Inc. is a U.S. based leading consulting, engineering, remediation, restoration, and construction firm. We provide our clients with a full range of traditional and innovative services, that are delivered cost effectively, timely and in compliance with applicable regulations and requirements. We distinguish ourselves to our clients by proactively incorporating, Client Service QualityR, Do It RightR, and Shared VisionR principles through our work processes, operating procedures, and execution methods. We consistently meet or exceed client expectations. For projects small or large, we work together with our clients to achieve a shared vision of the project objectives: scope, budget, schedule, and level of quality. Tetra Tech is currently seeking a Senior Wetlands Scientist / Natural Resources Permitting Specialist to work in its Boston Office who has appropriate certifications to work on a wide range of environmental licensing, permitting and regulatory compliance projects in the Northeastern States. The successful candidate must have a broad background in the environmental sciences, and a proven record of managing projects and supervising staff in various fields of natural resources assessment and management. **The position also involves developing local and regional business in these markets. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and senior peer review for wetlands, ecological and biological assessments and related regulatory compliance projects, and work closely with TtEC's natural resources staff across the country. **The technical responsibilities of the position will include: establishing client-responsive and regulatory-compliant scopes of work; project planning and staffing (i.e., establishing scope, schedule, budget, and quality); writing proposals; developing cost estimates; providing current subject matter expertise to project planning and implementation; ensuring work product quality,; serving as client-agency liaison for regulatory negotiations and information submissions. Technical oversight responsibilities may relate to field study designs, data collection and statistical methods/analysis, information synthesis and interpretations, report preparation, or peer review in relation to wetland or ecological assessments projects for resource management, permitting, and/or regulatory compliance.**The successful candidate will be responsible for growing Tetra Tech EC's local/regional practice in the natural resources assessment and management markets, and developing and growing client relationships. The management and supervisory responsibilities of the position will include developing and maintaining local staff competence and capability in the natural resources fields to support projects on the local and national level.**The successful candidate will supervise and/or mentor a small group of highly competent and self-motivated Boston-based environmental scientists, biologists, and planners and work closely with TtEC's natural resources staff across the country. The successful candidate will need to understand, implement, monitor, and support TtEC's corporate policies and procedures. Requirements: **Undegraduate degree in an applicable field (e.g., biology, ecology, wetlands sciences, natural resources management, or a closely related environmental or ecological science), with strong understanding of terrestrial and/or aquatic ecology and natural resources regulations. **5+ years of professional experience in the private sector or environmental consulting in the Northeastern States, including a minimum of 2 years of effective project management and staff supervision. **NH wetland scientist certification and/or certification as a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) through the Society of Wetland Scientists. **Comprehensive knowledge of biological science and ecological methodologies, conservation planning, and natural/biological resources management in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems (especially relative t**Northeastern U.S. or New England-specific species and habitats). **Experience in preparing environmental impact assessments and mitigation and monitoring plans t**meet regulatory requirements (i.e., NEPA, ESA, CWA, and other Federal/State laws, regulations, and policies) and multi-agency permitting. **Demonstrated effectiveness in proposal preparation and presentation, project and task management, client relationship building, and business development in New England are essential. **Exceptional verbal communication and writing skills. Preferred: **Graduate degree in an applicable field (e.g., biology, ecology, wetlands sciences, natural resources management, or closely related environmental sciences). **10+ years of professional experience in the private sector or environmental consulting in the Northeastern States, including a minimum of 3 years of effective project management and staff supervision. **Experience with bat and avian surveys and impact analyses. Candidates who are interested in applying for this position should submit a resume to Tetra Tech EC at (EM: eastern.region1 AT tetratech.com). Only resumes that include salary requirements will be considered. Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required. Tetra Tech EC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Tetra Tech EC offers its employees a comprehensive compensation package. Please visit our website at (URL: http://www.tteci.com or http://www.tetratech.com) for additional information about us. AVIAN SURVEY AND BANDING VOLUNTEER RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (6-8) - Organization: Life Net. Location: Loma Alta, Ecuador. Dates of project: 4-19 Dec 2011. Duties: Assist with bird banding, bird surveys in a remote cloud-forest protected area and with community-based environmental education about biodiversity and ecology. The project operates in Spanish and English. Desired Qualifications: Applicants should be in excellent physical condition. Experience with mist-netting is an asset along with good birding skills (but, we will train, so biology students are most welcome). Some background in Spanish is an asset. Cost-share Donation: $1450 (covers food, lodging, transport, fees, and small share of total project costs). Deadline: 15 Nov 2011. Application form at http://www.lifenetnature.org Contact: DR. DUSTI BECKER (EM: dbecker AT lifenetnature.org) BIRDING AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS (6-8)-Organization: Life Net. Location: Kenya. Dates of project: 15 January - 4 February 2012. Duties: Support a local Kenyan birdwatching company by birding with them for two weeks, and help a Maasai community develop a walking safari with an emphasis on birding. Qualifications: Good birding and people skills, some knowledge of Kiswahili, and interest in nature interpretation are ideal qualifications for volunteer participation. Good physical fitness is a must. Cost-share Donation: $4200 (covers food, lodging, transport, fees, and small share of total project costs). Deadline: 31 Dec 2011. More info and Application form at (URL: http://www.lifenetnature.org) Contact: DR. DUSTI BECKER (EM: dbecker AT lifenetnature.org) RAPTOR BIOLOGISTS - Tetra Tech is seeking local raptor biologists to participate on an eagle study near Idaho Falls, ID. The work will entail spending long hours scanning for raptors and recording flight paths and heights. Minimum qualifications include: (1) At least a BS in wildlife biology or related field, (2) ability to identify and age raptors in flight, particularly bald and golden eagles, (3) the ability to operate ATVs/snowmobiles, 4) experience with GPS units and topographical maps, (4) attention to detail when recording data, (5) willingness to work long hours in extremely cold and windy conditions, (6) ability to work cooperatively with others under somewhat stressful conditions. Surveys will be conducted for 3 consecutive days every other week from early Aug to late Nov. If interested, please send a cover letter, your resume, and contact information of three references to: (EM: rich.young AT tetratech.com). POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - Agency: University of South Dakota, Department of Biology. Location: Vermillion, SD. Job Description: We seek a postdoc for a project modeling the potential future effects of landscape change on cottonwood forests and breeding songbirds along a large portion of the Missouri River in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. The postdoc will model changes in future forest area and age distribution as a function of successional processes, river management, and land use, and the potential effects of these changes on abundances of selected songbird species. This project will involve little or no collection of new field data (with the exception of some land cover mapping), but will focus primarily on integrating/synthesizing existing GIS, vegetation, and songbird data sets to project the implications of current management and land use trajectories on Missouri River floodplain forests. Expected products include development of publications, as well as models and projections useful for federal agencies managing cottonwood forests along the Missouri River. The postdoc will be housed in the lab of Dr. Mark Dixon at the University of South Dakota (URL: http://www.usd.edu/arts-and-sciences/biology/mark-dixon.cfm). Preferred Qualifications/Expertise: **Ph.D. in ecology, wildlife biology, forestry, geography, zoology, or related fields; **Experience using program DISTANCE to model bird densities from point count data; **Familiarity with GIS and with interpreting land cover from aerial photography; **Experience with modeling landscape change and/or succession through transition models (e.g., first-order Markov or multinomial logit models), dynamic simulation programs (e.g., STELLA, VDDT), or other approaches; **Solid statistical skills (e.g., general linear models, occupancy modeling, CART, multiple regression, or other tools) using SAS, R, or other packages; **Excellent writing (documented record of publication is a plus), communication and organizational skills; **Familiarity with or interest in concepts related to landscape and disturbance ecology, floodplain forests, large river ecology and management, avian ecology, or a combination of these. Salary: $40,000 plus benefits. Starting Date: 1 Sep 2011. Duration: 1 year, with possibility of renewal for 2nd year (conditional on funding and performance). How to Apply: Questions regarding the position may be directed toward DR. DIXON (EM: Mark.Dixon AT usd.edu). Applicants must provide a cover letter that describes background with respect to the qualifications listed above, along with a CV and names and contact information for at least three references. Applicants must apply online at (URL: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu) . All offers of employment will be contingent on the favorable results of a background check. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The University of South Dakota (URL: http://www.usd.edu) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. GOLDEN EAGLE/RAPTOR BIOLOGIST at Wildlife Research Institute, Inc. (Website: http://www.wildlife-research.org). Location: Ramona, CA. Job Description: Wildlife Research Institute, Inc., an established non-profit organization whose mission includes conducting objective scientific research, public education and the promotion of timely conservation biology through cooperative programs with agencies, industry and academia, seek a Golden Eagle/Raptor Biologist. WRI is currently conducting the longest running Golden Eagle study in the Western Hemisphere. This position would be based in Ramona, CA (San Diego County backcountry) at our headquarters. The position, starting immediately and lasting at least 1 year, possibly permanent, may involve the completion of the following types of tasks: ground and aerial (helicopter and fixed wing) surveys for golden eagles/raptors, pre- and post-construction monitoring of golden eagles/raptors at energy facilities, data entry, analysis and QA/QC, report preparation, golden eagle trapping and banding including satellite telemetry, spring and fall raptor migration surveys, and general studies of golden eagle nesting activity. Additional duties may also be assigned on an as-needed basis and may include surveys for other wildlife species, project management, land acquisition/management, grant writing, permit preparation and educational presentations/lectures on WRI's golden eagle research and general raptor/wildlife natural history and ecology. Attention to detail, computer skills (GIS training a plus), the willingness/ability to work alone or with minimal supervision, as well as in teams are required. Field work requires a substantial amount of hiking, often with heavy packs, rock climbing and will be conducted under a variety of weather conditions. Prior experience with golden eagles/raptors, including collecting and recording data from the ground/air and banding as well as identifying other Southern California wildlife species is highly desirable. Prior experience identifying North American raptors on the wing is required. Qualified candidates should have minimum of a Bachelor's degree in an environmental field. Strong verbal communication skills are essential, along with a willingness to learn new skills, and flexibility in work assignments. The successful applicant will be self-motivated, organized, passionate, enthusiastic and able to switch between diverse tasks with ease. Multiple positions may open. Salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the applicant. To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV and 3 references to: Wildlife Research Institute, Inc., Attn: CHRIS MEADOR, Assistant Director, (EM: CMeador AT wildlife-research.org). EOE. No phone calls please, questions can be directed via e-mail. WATERBIRD FIELD TECHNICIAN at PRBO Conservation Science. Location: Central Valley, CA. Duration: 6 months. Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2011. Job Description: 2 technicians needed in California's Central Valley: 1 in San Joaquin Valley (ASAP - Mar 2012) and 1 in Sacramento Valley (Oct 2011 - Mar 2012). Sacramento Valley work will be related to compatible agriculture practices in post-harvest rice fields and will include bi-weekly surveys of waterbirds in rice. San Joaquin Valley work will be related to compatible agriculture practices in forage crops (e.g. alfalfa, wheat) and pasture and will also include bi-weekly surveys. Surveys will be conducted independently following a standardized protocol and data entry in Access. Compensation: 2800/month plus benefits. Qualifications: Identification of waterbirds is necessary and the most commonly seen waterbirds are herons, egrets, shorebirds, and dabbling ducks. Familiarity with ATV use and transport are preferred but training can be provided. To Apply: If interested, please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references via email ("Central Valley Waterbird Technician" in Subject Line) to MICHELLE GILBERT, (EM: mgilbert AT prbo.org). PH.D. GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory, Southern Illinois University Carbondale. We are looking for a graduate research assistant at the Ph.D. level to study relationships between grassland birds, habitat, and predators in Illinois. Primary project objectives include: (1) Evaluate the effectiveness of CP33 fields in attracting grassland birds (with a strong focus on pheasant and bobwhite) and assess nest predation in those fields, and (2) Monitor the response of predators to CP33 fields. This is a well-funded study, and housing for graduate students and technicians will be paid for by the project during the field season (summer). Salary will be $1,494/mo + tuition waiver and field costs will be covered. The candidate must have obtained a M.S. in Ecology, Zoology, Biology, Wildlife Management, or related field, with a >3.2 GPA and >1100 verbal + quantitative GRE scores. Must be independent and work well with employees and co-workers. Experience conducting bird surveys, nest surveys, and predator surveys using remote cameras is preferred. If potentially interested, please e-mail a cover letter and your resume (including GPA and GRE scores) to DR. CLAY NIELSEN (EM: kezo92 AT siu.edu). Applications will be reviewed until 15 Aug 2011; project starts as soon as we can find a suitable candidate. WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST, Requisition Number: 11-0139. Post Date: 7/19/2011. Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1. Design and implementation of field studies for California flora and fauna 2. Data analysis, literature review and synthesis 3. Assist Project Managers and Senior Biologists with natural resource projects, primarily associated with energy and water markets 4. Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units and other and other tools 5 Prepare technical reports 6. Potential for extended travel and field work. Requirements: Basic Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's Degree in wildlife management, biology, ecology environmental science, natural resource management or related field 2. Minimum 2-5 years of experience in related field work 3. Understanding of the ecology of California flora and fauna 4. Experience with survey protocols and general methodologies for assessment of wildlife populations including amphibians, reptiles, migratory birds, raptors, and mammals 5. Ability to identify California birds by sight and sound 6. Working understanding of regulatory laws and processes pertaining to natural resources (e.g., ESA, CESA, California Fish and Game Code, CEQA/NEPA) 7. Basic understanding of budgeting & project management principles 8. Experience in scheduling and directing field teams 9. Possess capabilities in data compilation and analysis 10. Must be able to walk long distances under adverse conditions 11. Must be able to carry equipment/or supplies weighing up to 40 lbs 12.Willingness to travel and support extended field deployments, including to locations throughout the U.S. 13. Excellent oral and written communication skills 14. Excellent interpersonal skill 15. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word & Excel 16. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship. Desired Qualifications: 1. Possession of valid State and Federal Permits for study, monitoring, and/or handling of any of the following special-status wildlife species: California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, giant garter snake, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, desert tortoise, Least bells vireo, Southwestern willow flycatcher, northern spotted owl, salt-marsh harvest mouse, San Joaquin kit fox, and bats. 2. Two (2) plus years of consulting experience 3. Positive, flexible, team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team 4. Ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks/projects 5. Willingness to take on a variety of assignments 6. Detail oriented; resourceful 7. Local candidates preferred 8. Self motivated; strong initiative. To apply for this position, click on the link below. If the link does not work, copy and paste it into your browser (URL: https://www9.ultirecruit.com/ent1003/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=9 43). Cardno ENTRIX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. INTERN - Pinnacles National Monument, a unit of the National Park Service, is looking for one full-time (40 hours per week) intern to assist with monitoring captive and wild California condors (Gymnogyps californianus). The primary duties of the intern will be: 1.) Tracking, monitoring and recording condor movements, behaviors and interactions. 2.) Communicating with park visitors and local community members. 3.) Observing and recording feeding behaviors. 4) Placing animal carcasses at bait stations. This internship will require: a great attention to detail, the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, an interest in talking with the public, the stomach to handle and transport animal carcasses, flexibility to work at night on occasion, ability to hike up to 10 miles on steep and rugged terrain carrying 40+ lbs of equipment, tolerance for summer temperatures that exceed 100 degrees, a sense of humor and a great deal of patience. The intern will also assist in other natural resource management projects as needed. This is a 6-month internship and housing may be provided. Interns work 40 hours per week and generally get 2-3 day "weekends". Interns receive a stipend of approximately $800/month. Position is scheduled to begin in early September. Interested applicants should send a cover letter that includes your available start date, resume, and contact information for 3 references by 15 Aug 2011 to ALACIA WELCH (EM: alacia_welch AT nps.gov). Please write "Internship Application" in the subject line and send all application components as a single attachment as a PDF or Word document using the following naming format: First name_Last name_Internship_Application. Applications will be reviewed as received. VOLUNTEER POSITION, Sexual Selection in Satin Bowerbirds, New South Wales, Australia. Field assistants are needed for the study of mate choice in satin bowerbirds (Ptilonorhyncus violaceus) conducted by Dr. Gerald Borgia's lab at the University of Maryland, College Park (URL: http://www.life.umd.edu/biology/borgialab/index.html#complex_male_anchor). The Wallaby Creek study site is in southeastern 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 runs from early Sep through mid-Oct, and the second runs from mid-Oct to no later than 23 Dec (specific dates to be determined). Assistants must arrange for travel to and from the field site. This is an unpaid position, though we will provide food and lodging at the site. Tasks assistants will perform for the first session include, but are not limited to, trapping bowerbirds, locating bower sites and clearing trails. For the second session, duties include monitoring the behavior of bowerbirds at bowers with infrared sensing equipment and camcorders, maintaining equipment and direct observation of bowerbirds. The work is physically demanding and assistants must be focused and flexible in their requirements. Contact: Interested applicants should send (via e-mail) a cover letter, CV/resume and e-mail addresses of three references to: JOSHUA KINER, (EM: jkiner001 AT gmail.com), graduate student, Department of Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD. BANDER-IN-CHARGE - Duration: Fall season (1 Sep - 1 Nov). Job Type: Contract. Job Description: Cypress Hills Migration Monitoring Project - Summary: The Calgary Bird Banding Society is a non-profit research organization conducting the second year of a pilot migration monitoring project in the Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Alberta. A bander-in-charge (BIC) is required to operate a passerine migration monitoring station (Sep) and Northern Saw-whet Owl monitoring (Oct). A qualified candidate is expected to have substantial experience in ageing, sexing, banding, and mist-netting eastern and western North American passerines. Supervision and training of volunteers, data quality control and data entry are among duties required of the BIC. Public and educational demonstrations will be requested by CHPP interpretive staff on a periodic basis. The stations will be open every day weather permitting. As NSWO banding begins 15 Sep there will be overlap of passerine migration monitoring and NSWO monitoring for a portion of the contract term. Compensation: $2800/month for BIC plus housing provided courtesy of the Cypress Hills Provincial Park in the town of Elkwater. To Apply: Email cover letter and resume outlining qualifications to YOUSIF ATTIA (EM: cypresshillsmigration AT gmail.com) with "CHPP Bander Position" in the subject line. FACULTY RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Field Research Coordinator), Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 12-months, fixed term. Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University, working with seabirds. For full position announcement with required and preferred qualification and application materials go to (URL: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs) and search for posting # 0007712. Application must be received by the closing date: 4 Aug 2011. OSU IS AN AA/EOE.