[ECOLOG-L] FIELD ASSISTANT: Point Count and Arthropod Sampling NW Oregon

[Jake Verschuyl]

BIRD POINT COUNT, NEST BOX & ARTHROPOD SAMPLING FIELD ASSISTANTS needed 
to conduct bird point counts and collect habitat data for biodiversity 
study across the northern Oregon Coast Range (up to 4 
technicians).Duties include conducting early morning bird point counts, 
blue-bird nest box checks, arthropod sampling, vegetation/habitat 
sampling, data recording, safe driving on logging roads, and care for 
equipment. Applicants should be comfortable navigating in remote 
backcountry settings and be able to work as a team member under 
difficult field conditions. Most days will involve challenging 
cross-country hiking through recently harvested stands. Experience with 
point counts, and knowledge of regional bird ID is desired.Positions 
available *9 May 2011 through mid-August 2011.*Assistants will receive 
approximately $2100-2500 per month (D.O.E.) in addition to housing. 
Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers 
and e-mail addresses to: Jake Verschuyl, National Council for Air and 
Stream Improvement, P.O. Box 1259, Anacortes, WA 98221.You may submit 
your materials electronically to jversch...@ncasi.org *by March 1, 2011*.