Bird Monitoring Field Crew Technicians Position Description
The Missouri Department of Conservation has an opening for a full-time (40 hours/week) temporary field crew (4-6) to assist with evaluating the USDA program Habitat Buffers for Upland Wildlife (CP 33). After receiving point distance sampling training, crew members will measure habitat conditions and abundance of grassland birds on CP 33 fields and nearby control fields. Information on the conservation provisions in the 2002 Farm Bill, including CP 33, can be found at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/farmbill/2002/. Information on the CP 33 monitoring protocol is located at http://teamquail.tamu.edu/publications/HabitatBuffersforUplandBirdsCP33.pdf Duration: Mid-May 2006 through Mid-Late July 2006 Location: various (there will be multiple crews distributed and traveling around the state) Title: Resource technician (CS8) Pay: $8.29/hour (40 hours/week) Housing will be provided. Work vehicles may also be available for portions of the season, but crew members should also be willing to use their personal vehicles for mileage reimbursement. General Responsibilities include: 1.) Conduct bird monitoring using point distance sampling 2.) Conduct vegetation sampling Core Competencies and Special Ability Requirements: Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships. Ability to demonstrate technical proficiency in areas of responsibility. Ability to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Ability to obtain a current, valid drive license by the date of employment. Basic Qualifications: One year of college experience Must pass a pre-employment drug test Prior field experience Strong work ethic Preferred Qualifications: B.S. in wildlife ecology, natural resources, or related field Experience with field work in rural settings Prior experience with song bird monitoring Familiarity with agricultural practices Contact information: Send resume via email as Word attachment to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include names and contact information for references and most recent 3 supervisors. Position will close on March 24, 2006 or until filled. For more information, contact Jody Bartz at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (660) 646 3140 ext. 243 or Jill Utrup at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (573) 882 9909 ext 3246. Kim Suedkamp Wells, Ph.D. Resource Scientist Agricultural Systems Field Station Missouri Department of Conservation 1110 S. College Avenue Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 882 9909 ext. 3292 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
