DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 19, 2007
Position: Wildlife technicians (2 Avian Point Count positions)
Enthusiastic, curious, and independent-minded birders needed to
conduct point counts and vegetation surveys for the 16th year of
Utah's statewide riparian bird monitoring project. Salary ranges from
$10 to $12/hr depending on experience. Vehicle and grocery allowance
also provided.
Employment dates: May 1 through mid to late August with some
flexibility on either end.
Comments: Preferred candidates will be
1. Able to identify western riparian birds both visually and by song/call;
2. Experienced with unlimited distance point count methods and/or
line transect methods
3. Able to estimate populations of mixed species with reasonable accuracy;
4. Experienced in basic vegetation sampling methods or plant ID & taxonomy;
5. Able to enter field data using Excel and Access.
6. Able to interact well with other team members and the general public.
Applicants must be willing to work long hours independently
(frequently alone), car-camp for extended periods, enjoy early
morning work, hike up to 5 miles per day, have excellent vision &
hearing, and ability to operate a 4-WD vehicle with a valid drivers
license. Mandatory training will be held May 1-4, 2007. However, this
can be somewhat flexible if you are a current student.
DWR office: Positions are administered out of the Utah Division of
Wildlife Resources Salt Lake City office.
Work locations: Two positions will be based in the southern half
of the state (I-70 and below). Study sites are located in some of
the most picturesque landscapes in North America, including Zion and
Capitol Reef National Parks, Grand Staircase-Escalante National
Monument, State and Federal Wildlife Management Areas, and several
National Forests.
Applications: Please submit by March. 19, 2007. E-mail (preferred)
or mail: cover letter, CV, and the names, addresses, phone numbers,
and e-mail address of three references.
Supervisor: Hillary White, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources,
Non-Game Avian Program, 1594 W. North Temple, Suite 2110, PO Box
146301,Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6301 - E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hillary White
Riparian Project Leader
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Non-Game Avian Program
1594 West North Temple
Suite 2110, Box 146301
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6301
801.538.4781 (o)
801.209.2013 (c)
801.538.4709 (f)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
M.S. student
Utah Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Unit
Utah State University, Logan
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
