DAKOTA BIRD SURVEY AIDES NEEDED ? IAP World Services, under contract to the NORTHERN PRAIRIE WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER has an immediate opportunity for three full time, temporary Biological Technicians to conduct avian point count surveys and vegetation sampling until August 31. This study will assess least tern and piping plover productivity, behavior, foraging, and movements, as well as quantity and quality of nesting and foraging habitat on the Upper Missouri River in South Dakota and North Dakota. Bird populations will be surveyed to document use of the river and units of emergent sandbar habitat, collection of behavioral and location data, and sampling fish communities in selected aquatic habitats. Vehicles, field equipment, and living accommodations will be provided. Requirements: The position requires at least two years of undergraduate study in biology. Experience with banding, use of GPS units in the field, and collection of habitat, vegetative, and benthic invertebrate data is a plus. Positions are available in Yankton, SD and Garrison, ND until Aug 31. Salary is $14.40 per hour plus vacation accrual and holiday pay. Individuals with the above skills and experience should apply online at www.iapws.com in the Scientific category. ___________________________________________ Marshall Holstrom: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Program Manager, IAP World Services, Inc. National Wetlands Research Center/USGS 337-266-8565
