AVIAN FIELD TECH IN SOUTHERN UTAH....Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
STILL LOOKING FOR ONE MORE FIELD TECHNICIAN!!!
POSITION: Wildlife technician ( Avian Point Count/vegetation position)
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.
Preferred candidates will be
1. Able to identify western riparian birds both visually and by song/call;
2. Experienced or familiar 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 in early May.
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 ASAP. Hiring begins NOW! And will continue until a
qualified applicant is found.
E-mail (preferred) or mail: cover letter, CV, and the names, addresses, phone
numbers, and e-mail address of three references to: [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]
