*BIOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIANS AND INTERNS NEEDED (10)* by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) to conduct bird surveys for our Regional Monitoring Program that includes surveys in Colorado, Montana, Arizona, South Dakota, North Dakota, the Chihuahuan Desert (Texas and New Mexico), and the Southern Plains (Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas). RMBO is committed to the conservation of birds and their habitats. *Technicians will be expected to attend one of the training workshops in late April through mid May and work through the end of July*. The training workshops consist of a 5-day comprehensive training on the protocols conducted by RMBO. The workshops will take place throughout the study area, after which technicians will be required to work independently the majority of the time to conduct bird surveys and complete data entry. The standard work week will be ten days on/four days off. Technicians should be able to identify all western and some eastern birds by sight and sound, and should expect to hike off-trail regularly in steep, rugged terrain, sometimes under difficult conditions. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2009 but positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found.
Qualifications: Experience with point-counts, 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 $1700-$2400, plus mileage and some lodging will be reimbursed*. Internships are also available for those looking to gain experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume with at least three references to Chris White at [email protected] Thank you, Jason Beason Special Monitoring Projects Coordinator Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Paonia, Colorado --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
