Position Title: Wildlife Technician Position Classification: Seasonal Compensation: $12-13/hour, housing provided (SLC) Employment Dates: 14 April, 2008 beginning August, 2008 (start/end date flexible) Position Description:
BIO-WEST, Inc. in Logan, UT, seeks a seasonal wildlife technician to participate in study addressing effects of highway noise on bird populations around the Great Salt Lake. Ideal applicants will have experience conducting avian surveys and ability to identify birds, especially shorebirds, visually and by call/song. Must be able to work long hours in sometimes adverse field conditions during the hot Utah summer. Habitat delineation and vegetation identification experience also desired. Must be able to collect avian productivity and point count data accurately (training provided) and according to written/verbal instructions. GPS navigation/data collection experience is a plus. Job Duties: Conduct point count and nest search surveys in 8 field sites around the Great Salt Lake. Monitor American Avocet and Black-Necked Stilt colonies for nest success/failure. Collect and record data using existing survey protocols. Will also enter data, review literature, and complete other assigned tasks. Minimum Qualifications: BS (or coursework towards a degree) in wildlife science or related field, positive attitude, motivation to learn about breeding bird ecology To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Direct questions to Mike Sipos at (435) 752-4202.
