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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
| Avian Point Technician- Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) is seeking one additional field biologist to join our team conducting point counts throughout the state of Colorado from early May –late July 2011. Field work covers a vast range of elevations and habitats; including, grassland, sagebrush, riparian, tundra, aspen and coniferous forests. Technician will attend a training workshop prior to beginning field work. Upon successful completion of training, technicians will work independently conducting bird and vegetation surveys. The standard work schedule will be ten days on/four days off. Technicians must be able to identify all western and some eastern birds by sight and sound upon completion of training, and should expect to hike off-trail regularly in steep, rugged terrain, sometimes under difficult conditions. Overnight backcountry travel may be required for some positions. |
Job Requirements:
Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, enjoy travel and expect to work long hours in the field. Primitive camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required. A valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, binoculars, camping gear are required. Desired qualifications include experience conducting songbird point counts, especially in the west, with the ability to identify 100+ species by sight and sound, experience with camping, long distance hiking and backcountry navigation. Applicants must enjoy working independently with multiple days of solitude. |
How To Apply:
Compensation: Monthly salary of $2,200 a month plus mileage for project related driving, and up to $400 a month in camping and lodging reimbursement. To apply please e-mail a cover letter including dates of availability and a resume with at least three references to: jora.lorber AT rmbo.org (email preferred); Attn: Science Division, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, 230 Cherry Street, Suite 150, Fort Collins, CO 80521. |
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