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Hire Length:
~ 3 months |
Job Description:
BIOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIANS (10) needed to conduct bird surveys for the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory’s (RMBO) Regional Monitoring Program (http://www.rmbo.org/v2/web/science/bpm.aspx). Project dates: ~late April - late July. Positions available in 12 states including Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Field work covers a vast range of elevations and habitats; including, grassland, sagebrush, riparian, tundra, aspen and coniferous forests. Technicians will be expected to attend one of two training workshops prior to beginning field work. Upon successful completion of training, technicians will work independently conducting bird surveys and completing data entry. 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. A few crew leaders will be needed to run individual state projects and manage field technicians. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found. Qualifications: Identification of western birds by sight and sound, experience with point-counts (especially point transects), western tree and shrub ID, backcountry hiking/backpacking, and navigation (w/ maps, compass, and GPS) is preferred. Primitive camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required. A valid driver's license, personal vehicle, proof of auto insurance, binoculars, camping gear, a strong work ethic, and enthusiasm are required. Monthly salary of $1800-$2500 DOE plus mileage and a modest lodging stipend (reimbursed). Crew leader positions are available. Please e-mail a cover letter including dates of availability and desired work location(s) as well as a resume with at least three references to: jobs@rmbo.org (email preferred); Attn: Science Division, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, 230 Cherry Street, Suite 150, Fort Collins, CO 80521 |
Job Requirements:
Qualifications: Identification of western birds by sight and sound, experience with point-counts (especially point transects), western tree and shrub ID, backcountry hiking/backpacking, and navigation (w/ maps, compass, and GPS) is preferred. Primitive camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required. A valid driver's license, personal vehicle, proof of auto insurance, binoculars, camping gear, a strong work ethic, and enthusiasm are required. Monthly salary of $1800-$2500 DOE plus mileage and a modest lodging stipend (reimbursed). Crew leader positions are available. |
How To Apply:
Please e-mail a cover letter including dates of availability and desired work location(s) as well as a resume with at least three references to: jobs@rmbo.org (email preferred); Attn: Science Division, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, 230 Cherry Street, Suite 150, Fort Collins, CO 80521 |
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