A crew leader and field technician and are needed to conduct a variety
of animal surveys as part of a long-term food web study in the Carrizo
National Monument from early April until mid-late August 2009. The
Carrizo is the largest remnant of the San Joaquin grassland ecosystem
and contains many endangered plants and animals. Employees will work on
a team of 3-5 people and will conduct a variety of surveys, focusing
especially on mark-recapture and radio telemetry of endangered kangaroo
rats. Mark-recapture surveys of threatened squirrels, point counts for
birds, visual line transects for reptiles, pitfall trapping for
invertebrates, and spotlight surveys for predators and lagomorphs will
also be conducted, and team members will help with vegetation sampling.
All applicants must be pursuing or have a bachelor’s degree in the
natural sciences and have previous field experience. Previous
supervisory experience is desired for the crew leader position. A strong
interest in natural history, conservation, and/or management and a high
level of responsibility, organization, and motivation are required. PIT
tagging experience, small mammal trapping experience, and familiarity
with the plants and animals of California are particularly desired. Must
live and work well with others in an isolated setting and be positive
and flexible. Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to
tolerate hot field conditions.
The work schedule is approx. 40 hrs per week, usually 5 days on/2 days
off but varies through season. Compensation is $2167/month plus health
benefits for technician, $2423/month plus health benefits for crew
leader. Housing is provided at an active research facility on the
Monument at no cost.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for 2-3 references to Laura Prugh by February 20, 2009 at
[email protected]. Inquiries can also be directed to Laura by
email or phone (510-643-3918). For more information about the project:
http://ecnr.berkeley.edu/persPage/dispPP.php?I=1512
