One (1) Avian Point Count position in Southern Utah needed to conduct point counts for the 17th year of Utah's statewide riparian bird monitoring project. Position runs approximately April 30th through June 30 (or early July) with some flexibility on either end.
Salary ranges from $11-$13/hr or ($1700-$2100/month)depending on experience. Work vehicle is provided, sorry no housing. However, camping is allowed on our study sites. Applicants must be willing to work long hours independently (frequently alone), car-camp for extended periods in hot conditions, enjoy early morning work, hike up to 5 miles/day, have excellent vision & hearing, and ability to operate a 4WD vehicle with a valid driver's license. This is a great opportunity to explore southern Utah. 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. 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) Able to enter field data using Excel and Access. 5) Able to interact well with other team members and the general public. 6) Preference may be given to applicants with a degree in biological sciences, wildlife, or other closely-related fields. Positions are administered out of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Salt Lake City office in conjunction with Utah State University. ***Mandatory training is tentatively scheduled for April 30-May 2 with full time work beginning May 5th. However, this can be somewhat flexible if you are a current student***. APPLICATIONS: please submit ASAP. Hiring will begin once suitable applicants are found. E-mail (preferred) or mail: cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or mail to: Hillary White Wildland Resources 5230 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-5230 or call (801) 209-2013 for more information. 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 801.209.2013 801.538.4709 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] M.S. student Utah Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Unit Utah State University 5230 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
