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 Position Title: Piping Plover Monitor
Employer: Student Conservatoin Association, hosted by the Huron-Manistee National Forest
Location: Wellston, MI
Start date: May 1, 2023
Duration: 12 weeks
The Huron-Manistee National Forest is seeking a motivated individual to assist with monitoring the endangered Great Lakes piping plover on stretches of National Forest-owned Lake Michigan shoreline. This position is ideal for someone with a can-do attitude, who can solve problems and function independently in remote conditions, as well as in close quarters with others.  We're looking for someone who is willing to work hard, and who can get the job done safely and with minimal instruction.
Primary Duties:

  *   To monitor and protect nesting Great Lakes Piping Plovers in the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness area on the Lake Michigan shoreline.  Piping plover monitoring will generally require walking up to 5 miles per day over uneven terrain with a spotting scope and camera gear while collecting scientific data.  (70% of time)
  *   To conduct outreach to the public regarding piping plovers and their habitat. (5 % of time)
  *   In addition to plover monitoring related duties, the member will gain experience conducting surveys for rare birds, turtles, and snakes; radio-telemetry monitoring; and implementing wildlife habitat improvement projects.  (25% of time)
Housing is provided in an on-site bunkhouse with kitchen and bathroom facilities in an adjacent building.  Personal vehicle is recommended for personal errands, but a government vehicle will be provided for field work.
Compensation:
– $300/week Living Allowance
– $1,100 Travel Allowance*, paid once with first paycheck
– Housing on-site
– Eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,718.25, to be received upon successful completion of position
– Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority
Applications can be submitted through the job posting on the Student Conservation Association’s website at: https://www.thesca.org/position/piping-plover-monitor-intern-po-00734955/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.thesca.org/position/piping-plover-monitor-intern-po-00734955/__;!!HXCxUKc!yEPFliZ7q49bO4J3NF8VyXPMrk1ZObVM28OQP2e7fS_sqmOx80xe-sWSjk2_YhGvdio4xlfJfd06ud77Twc_-g6NDb-8$>.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.



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Scott Warsen
District Wildlife Biologist
Forest Service
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Cadillac-Manistee Ranger District
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