The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
*WATERBIRD NEST MOnitoring TECHNICIANs with USGS-- Don Edwards San
Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Fremont, CA:*The USGS is seeking
multiple Waterbird Research Technicians (equivalent to GS-5; about
$17-18 per hour) from April 4, 2011 to August 12, 2011 (with potential
for extension, pending funding and successful completion of work) to
work on studies on waterbird ecology and avian reproduction in the San
Francisco Bay.Specific duties may include locating and monitoring bird
nests; handling and measuring chicks; capturing, marking, and
radio-tracking Forster's tern chicks; maintaining equipment; sample
processing; field and laboratory sorting and identification of fish;
data entry; and collecting other ecological data as directed by
supervisor. Experience with nest monitoring, radio telemetry, and
capturing and handling waterbirds is preferred.Nest monitoring involves
hiking through marshes for much of the day and lifting heavy boats and
motors off vehicles into ponds on a daily basis.Experience with the
operation of 4WD vehicles and boats, computer systems and file
management, field and laboratory methods, and techniques for conducting
research on wildlife populations is desirable.Incumbents must be
comfortable working in small boats and in heavy, urban traffic
conditions.Incumbent will be expected to enter data into spreadsheets,
compile and organize field data, as well as prepare tabular data,
graphs, charts, and reports under the direction of the supervisor.
Position will require incumbent to work independently and as a team
member to execute field research.*We are seeking enthusiastic and
organized people with a strong work ethic.Must be willing to work some
long hours, including early morning, evening, or nighttime hours and
some weekends as needed*.*Housing is not provided*.*If interested send
cover letter, resume, and 3 references VIA EMAIL (Waterbird Technician
in Subject Line) to: Dr. Josh Ackerman ([email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>), Dr. Mark Herzog ([email protected]) and Dr.
Garth Herring ([email protected]**) ASAP.*THIS IS A PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT
ONLY; PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE REQUIRED
APPLICATION PROCESS.
