This full-time position will coordinate and supervise regular aerial and ground surveys for wading bird nesting colonies and studies of nesting success in Florida south of Lake Okeechobee, assist with other field and lab research, manage and analyze data, and write annual reports as needed. Requires field work in south Florida approximately six months of the year followed by six months of report writing, data management and other research duties in Gainesville, FL. This grant-supported position will aid in research by Dr. Peter Frederick, Department of Wildlife Ecology, University of Florida. Minimum requirements: Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience. A criminal background check will be conducted. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be shown to applicants with previous supervisory experience, emergency health or wilderness health training, data management experience, boat safety certification, proven writing/communication skills, previous experience in small aircraft, some mechanical aptitude, and especially, the ability to show good humor in trying field conditions. Ability to work in hot humid conditions. Must have certain amount of agility because of the need to get in and out of boats in swampy areas and wade long distances in water and deep mud.
The field supervisor will be living and working 360 miles from the principal investigator, and the successful applicant must be a self-motivated individual capable of handling many logistical, organizational and personnel challenges independently. The incumbent will be responsible for hiring and supervisory decisions for a group of 4-6 seasonal employees. Starting salary is $42,000 to $45,000, commensurate with education and experience; field housing is provided for 6 months of the year. Benefits package offered. Applications are received only through http://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/27763. Closing date for applications is March 30, 2012, starting work date will be during spring 2012.
