BIRD / VEG TECHS: Utah Riparian habitats (4 positions: 1 crew lead, 3 technicians). May - August, 2010. Riparian (streamside) is critical habitat in Utah and is used by <75% of Utah’s avian species. Results of this project aim to guide restoration and continued monitoring efforts statewide. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hiring 4 (four) cross disciplinary (bird/veg) technicians to conduct point counts and habitat assessments for the 19th year of Utah's statewide riparian monitoring project. 4-full time positions run approximately May 1st through mid-late August with some flexibility on either end. Crew lead position may start as early as mid-April. Crew lead will be expected to oversee 3 technicians and report to supervisor regularly. Salary ranges from $11-$16/hr depending on experience. Vehicle and grocery allowance (up to $20/day) 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 during bird surveys), 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; conducts vegetation surveys on established points; 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) Experienced in basic vegetation sampling methods or plant ID & taxonomy; 5) Able to enter field data using Excel and Access. 6) Able to interact well with other team members and the general public. 7) Able to work independently and as part of a crew and maintain daily contact with supervisor; 8) 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. Two positions will be based in the southern half of the state and two will be in the northern half. Bird surveys will be conducted May-June and habitat surveys will begin July 1 and continue until work is complete (mid-late August). 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 2010 *** Training is tentatively scheduled to begin May 3, but may be adjusted to accommodate employee availability. APPLICATIONS: please submit application as soon as possible. Hiring will begin once suitable applicants are found. E-mail the following 3 items: COVER LETTER, RESUME, three work-related REFERENCES (name, phone number, and email address) to HILLARY WHITE [EM: HILLARYWHITE [at] UTAH.GOV]. Subject heading should read “RIPARIAN PROJECT” *For more information phone (801) 209-2013 or email HILLARYWHITE [at] UTAH.GOV Hillary White Riparian Project Leader Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Non-Game Avian Program 801.209.2013 801.538.4709 (fax) hillarywhite [at] utah.gov ( mailto:[email protected] )
