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Title | DT Field Crew Supervisor |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is federally listed as a threatened species north and west of the Colorado River under the Endangered Species Act. The purpose of the desert tortoise line distance sampling (LDS) monitoring program is to collect data that will allow the US Fish and Wildlife Service to estimate population density of these animals in the eastern portion of their range. LDS monitoring occurs during April and May to coincide with the peak activity season of desert tortoises. Field training will require participation in a rigorous 4-week program during which Field Crew Supervisors will be required to demonstrate proficiency in backcountry wilderness field skills including but not limited to 4WD vehicle operation, field safety and emergency response protocols, proficient use of GPS and RDA technologies, as well as navigation using topographic maps and compasses. In addition, Field Crew Supervisors will be field tested on their ability to follow monitoring protocols thoroughly and precisely. Four Field Crew Supervisors will be hired to provide on-the-ground technical assistance and support to field technicians, as well as conducting field inspections of data for quality, accuracy, completeness, and adherence to monitoring protocols. Each Field Crew Supervisor will independently supervise two or more two-person monitoring teams, and will themselves be paired with a partner to participate in data collection. In addition, Field Crew Supervisors will assist LDS program staff with pre-training field logistics, such as ground-truthing transect maps and start points, and constructing field training courses. This position will require long hours including early mornings and may include weekends. Compensation: Contract & Timeline: Location: Qualifications: How to Apply: |