We are looking for 1-2 crew leaders and 3-4 field technicians (to run drift fences in two locations a few miles apart). This is a project run by Virginia Tech on Eglin Air Force Base as part of a study on the effects of fire suppression on amphibian habitat. Candidates who are interested in applying for both crew leader and technician positions will need to submit application materials for both job numbers on the VT jobs website. This can be grueling work that requires working all through the night, but it is a great opportunity to work with a suite of fascinating animals.
Please forward to qualified folks. Thank you! =Carola Position 1 Title: Amphibian Crew Leader Agency: Virginia Tech Location: Eglin Air Force Base, Niceville, FL Job Description: Candidate will work with Virginia Tech, to assist with research and monitoring of Reticulated Flatwoods Salamanders and other amphibians on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Position will require working nights and occasional days in potentially adverse conditions. Responsibilities will include monitoring drift fences, conducting dipnet surveys for flatwoods salamanders, developing crew schedules and training other crew members in proper techniques and data collection, conducting anuran call surveys, and data entry and management. Work will begin in early-October and some positions will continue through January others through April 2013. Applicants must apply online through the Virginia Tech Human Resources Department (posting number is 0122149): https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=195805 Review will begin on August 8, 2012 and continue until filled. Qualifications: Previous field experience working with amphibians; demonstrated ability to maintain accurate data sets; A valid driver's license; excellent organization and communication skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively; successful applicants will be adaptable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and able to work harmoniously with others. Preferred Qualifications: B.S. in Wildlife Science or related field; previous experience supervising others; experience working with ambystomatid salamanders or demonstrated knowledge handling federally threatened or endangered species; experience running drift fences; experience working on a military installation, and operating 4WD vehicles; experience marking amphibians using VIE and/or PIT tags. Salary: $12-$15/hr Last Date to apply: August 8 or until filled. Contact: Thomas Gorman [email protected] Position 2 Title: Amphibian Technician Agency: Virginia Tech Location: Eglin Air Force Base, Niceville, FL Job Description: Candidate will work with Virginia Tech, to assist with research and monitoring of Reticulated Flatwoods Salamanders and other amphibians on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Position will require working nights, occasional days, including weekends in potentially adverse conditions. Responsibilities will include monitoring drift fences, conducting dipnet surveys for flatwoods salamanders, conducting anuran call surveys, data entry and proofing. Work will begin in early-October and some positions will continue through January others through April 2013. Applicants must apply online through the Virginia Tech Human Resources Department: (posting number is 0122150): https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=195807 Review will begin on August 8, 2012 and continue until filled. Qualifications: Required Qualifications Previous natural resource field experience, valid driver's license; excellent organization and communication skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively; successful applicants will be adaptable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and able to work harmoniously with others. Preferred Qualifications B.S. in Wildlife Science or related field; previous experience working with amphibians and reptiles, especially ambystomatid salamanders, or experience handling federally threatened or endangered species; experience running drift fences; experience marking amphibians using VIE and/or PIT tags; experience working on a military installation, and operating 4WD vehicles. Salary: $10-$12/hr Last Date to apply: August 8 or until filled. Contact: Thomas Gorman [email protected] Carola A. Haas Associate Editor, Journal of Wildlife Management Professor, Wildlife Ecology Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Conservation 112 Cheatham Hall MC 0321 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 [email protected] 540-231-9269 http://www.fishwild.vt.edu/faculty/haas.htm
