Three avian field technicians needed to survey songbirds in riparian areas of Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in southern Oregon and Sheldon NWR in northern Nevada. The 3 technicians, plus a field crew leader, will be stationed at Hart Mountain headquarters, a remote and scenic area. Successful applicants will be hired as Biological Science Technicians, GG- 06, at $16.73/hr, and will be full-time, temporary employees of DOI, USGS, Snake River Field Station, Boise, ID. The length of appointment is 5/12/14 through 8/23/14. Temporary appointments such as these do not include health insurance, or life insurance, but incumbents will be covered by the Social Security Retirement system. The work will consist of early morning songbird surveys and vegetation sampling. Work will include long days, hiking over rugged terrain, driving 4-wheel drive vehicles, and navigating in a remote landscape with GPS units and GIS software, and may involve camping at remote sites for 5-10 consecutive days. Field conditions involve exposure to wind, dust, extreme heat and cold, and hiking at high elevations (5,000 8,000 feet). Electronic entry of field data using PCs will be required. A trailer will be available at base camp, but overnight camping in a personal sleep tent will often be necessary. To qualify for this position, applicants need 1 year and 9 months of field experience or 4 years of college with courses related to the work of the position, PLUS at least 3 months of field work experience surveying songbirds. We are particularly interested in applicants with a strong work ethic, proven ability to live and work in remote areas under rugged conditions, and experience in identifying songbirds by ear. Please send requests for more information to Dr. Susan Earnst, 208-426-5209, [email protected]. Send application materials by email or mail to Susan Earnst ([email protected]) and Michelle Schatz ([email protected]), USGS-Biological Resources Division, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 777 NW 9th St., Suite 400, Corvallis, OR 97330. Include the following in your application: a) reference to Job# SRFS-14-002; b) letter of interest indicating availability for the field season; c) resume, including professional experience, especially evidence that you meet the qualifications (see above); d) when listing professional experience, be sure to indicate exact starting and ending dates, bird-related duties, and hours worked per week, to verify that you meet the qualifications; e) copies of academic transcripts, unofficial transcripts are acceptable; f) list of 3 references and their contact information. Applications must be received by January 17, 2014.
