Job Title: Wetland Technician Location: Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge, FL Closing Date: November 28th
The Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is a cooperative between the University of Florida and the U. S. Geological Survey. We are looking for a seasonal field technician to work on a small mammal trapping and vegetation monitoring project in the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. The goal of the project is to determine the status, distribution and primary habitats of the endangered Florida Salt Marsh Vole and other small mammals found in the area. We will also monitor changes in vegetation and marsh community shifts that occur both through time and with prescribed burning. The position runs from January 1st to February 28th 2009 and pay is about $400/week. The primary duties of the technician will be to trap small mammals daily, sample vegetation, enter data, write up results, and maintain equipment. The applicant must be in good physical condition and be willing to work long hours as trapping and sampling in salt marshes can be strenuous work and the traps must be checked at dawn. Trapping will take place in January and February in cold wet conditions. Housing will be provided in the form of a shared tow behind camper located in the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. Therefore, applications should be comfortable living with coworkers in a small space. Airboats and government vehicles will be used to conduct the trapping and vegetation sampling. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Botany, Biology, environmental Science, Wildlife or related disciplines. Experience with MS Office and GPS. Applicants that have experience with small mammal trapping, identifying salt marsh plants, and boating (especially airboats) will be preferred. Good physical condition and a willingness to get dirty are required. You must be able to work independently and in a group. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, C.V., GPA, and names and contact information for three references to Althea Hotaling ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by November 28th.
