BIRD BANDING CREW LEADER AND BANDING TECHNICIAN needed mid-April through mid-Sept. with some flexibility on either end. Experienced, independent, and enthusiastic bird banders needed to conduct mist net surveys for Utah’s Riparian Monitoring Program following MAPS protocol.
CREW LEADER wages commensurate with experience, up to $2,600/mo. (plus work truck and up to $20/day camping per diem). Consideration begins immediately and will continue until position is filled, hiring begins ASAP. BANDING TECHNICIAN wages commensurate with experience, up to $2,200/mo. (plus work truck and up to $20/day camping per diem). Consideration begins immediately and will continue until position is filled, hiring begins ASAP. Must have excellent vision, hearing, and ability to operate a 4WD vehicle, and possess a valid driver's license. PREFERRED CANDIDATES FOR CREW LEAD POSITION WILL BE: 1) Able to identify riparian birds (preferably western bird ID); 2) Experienced with the MAPS Program protocol; 3) Ability to sex, age, and skull birds in the hand; 4) Supervise and work closely with other crewmembers and able to interact well with the general public. Incumbent will report directly to the Riparian Project Manager. 5) Possess data analysis skills, prepare end of season report 6) Preference may be given to applicants with a degree in biological sciences, wildlife, or other closely-related fields. PREFERRED CANDIDATES FOR TECHNICIAN POSITION WILL BE: 1) Able to identify riparian birds (preferably western bird ID); 2) Experienced with the MAPS Program protocol; 3) Ability to learn how to sex, age, and skull birds in the hand; 4) Work closely with other crewmembers and able to interact well with the general public. Incumbent will report directly to the Crew Leader. 5) 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. 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 BANDING PROJECT” Hillary White Riparian Project Leader Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Non-Game Avian Program email: hillarywhite [at] utah.gov PLEASE NOTE: As part of the "Working 4 Utah" initiative our offices are closed Fridays and Holidays.
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