AVIAN POINT COUNT TECHS in Utah Riparian habitats (3 positions: 2 in Southern Utah, 1 in Northern Utah). Enthusiastic, curious, and independent birders needed to conduct point counts for the 18th year of Utah's statewide riparian bird monitoring project. Position runs approximately May 1st through June 30 with some flexibility on either end. Salary ranges from $11-$15/hr (~$2000 per month) depending on experience. Vehicle and grocery allowance will also be provided (mileage will be reimbursed if you choose to use your own vehicle). Applicants must be willing to work long hours independently (frequently alone), car-camp for extended periods (5 days/week), 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. Housing is not provided but camping is allowed on study sites.
The Utah Partners in Flight Program is building a statewide database for all birds. Each year point count surveys are conducted at over 40 established riparian sites statewide. Examples of duties: conducts unlimited distance point count surveys; performs data entry of field survey results and other data as needed; records survey and observation activities in field notebook; and performs quality control on database entries both individually and in conjunction with other wildlife professionals and technicians; performs other related duties as assigned. 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) Able work alone and independently and maintain daily contact with supervisor; 7) 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. Two positions will be based in the southern half of the state and one will be in the northern half. 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. ***Mandatory avian ID and survey protocol training will be held during the first week of May 2009 *** APPLICATIONS: please submit no later than February 28th 2009. 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 Hillary White [EM: hillarywhite [at] utah.gov] or mail to: Hillary White Riparian Project Leader Wildland Resources 5230 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-5230 *For more information phone (801) 209-2013 or email
