NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST 1 POSITIONS AVAILABLE, Virginia Tech University. These are long-term positions with full benefits through Virginia Tech University. Work location is Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Will work as part of a team with project PIs (Jeff Walters and Carola Haas), graduate students, a field coordinator and two other technicians studying red-cockaded woodpeckers, Florida bog frogs, flatwoods salamanders and other species of conservation interest. Must be in good physical condition, willing to climb to 60' and operate power drills and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Degree in biology, zoology, fisheries and wildlife biology or related field, or equivalent training and experience, required. Experience working with red-cockaded woodpeckers, identifying birds by sight and sound, reading color bands, constructing artificial cavities and banding birds preferred. Will participate in data analysis and report writing. Pay band 2, salary dependent on qualifications. Two full-time positions available, open until filled, review of applications to begin 7/21/06. Access our web site at http://www.hr.vt.edu/ to submit an application, (resume or cover letter also requested), search on posting number 060742. Upper level of state pay band is not indicative of starting salary. Individuals desiring assistance/accommodation in the application/interview process should contact us at 540 231-5301 voice or 540 231-6258 TDD. AN EO/AA EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY. For more information contact Jeff Walters at [EMAIL PROTECTED], Carola Haas at [EMAIL PROTECTED], or Jim Kowalsky at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Carola A. Haas Associate Professor, Wildlife Ecology Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences MC 0321 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 540-231-9269 direct phone 540-231-7580 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cnr.vt.edu/fisheries/wwwmain.html
