Aplomado Falcon Release Site Attendants (Texas)

Temporary Job Announcement - 2012

The Peregrine Fund will be awarding temporary positions for hack site studies at Aplomado Falcon release sites in South Texas and southern New Mexico.  Positions will be awarded for about six to seven sites, with a two-person team per site.  The release period will be approximately ten weeks at some locations and up to twelve weeks at others.  Attendants will be responsible for feeding and monitoring from six to fourteen young falcons from the time they are placed at the site until they reach independence.  A typed report (format supplied) will be required upon completion of the project.  The success of the study and release effort will depend on the effort of the individual as well as the team.  Applicants receiving positions will participate in a unique effort to restore endangered Aplomado Falcons to their native habitat. 

Releases will begin in late May, through August, upon activation of the sites.   Starting dates are dependent upon the dates that the young falcons hatch at our facility in Boise, Idaho.  Some sites will last into September, depending upon the starting date.

As a temporary employee you will receive a check every two weeks for $692.30 less tax withholding.  Field housing will be provided.  The Fund will supply each site with a spotting scope and tripod which must be returned to the Fund at the completion of the study.  Each person receiving a position will be responsible for their own food and transportation to and from the site.  It will be necessary for at least one member of the team to have a vehicle.

Temporary positions will be issued only to those over 18 years old.  Some ornithological or other wildlife experience is desirable, but not mandatory.  Most sites require knowledge of working outdoors in a hot environment, requiring applicants to be in good physical condition.  Positions for these sites will be issued only to persons possessing such qualifications. 

All positions will require long, challenging hours.  The short time in which the study can be completed and the remote locations preclude "time off" unless arrangements are made in advance.  No pets will be allowed.  Due to insurance requirements, only Peregrine Fund employees will be allowed at the release sites.

Please request an application as soon as possible by contacting The Peregrine Fund at the address listed below, or request by e-mail at tpf@peregrinefund.org.  If you are e-mailing your request please include your full mailing address.  Applications need to be completed and returned by March 30 or sooner.  Applicants receiving temporary positions will be notified by April 15, or sooner. 

William R. Heinrich -Restoration Director
The Peregrine Fund, Inc.
5668 West Flying Hawk Lane
Boise, Idaho, 83709
(208) 362-3716