*Title* Habitat Assessment Technicians: Virginia
*Agency* College of William & Mary *Location* Williamsburg, Virginia *Job Category* Temporary/Seasonal Positions *Salary* $2,300/month *Start Date* May 19, 2014 *Last Date to Apply* Feb 15, 2014 *Description* HABITAT ASSESSMENT TECHNICIANS (2) needed in summer 2014 for a long-term avian point count study on the Virginia Peninsula from May 19 to approximately Aug 15 (3 months). Technicians will be primarily responsible for field vegetation surveys, but other duties that include office work (data entry, etc.) and field gear maintenance will be performed on a regular basis. Technicians might be asked to assist with other ongoing projects in the lab of Dr. Matthias Leu as needed. The Applied Conservation & Ecological Research (ACER) lab projects include Wood Thrush radio telemetry, deer pellet surveys, butterfly sampling, tick collection, and anuran point counts. Technicians will work in a team of two, but work might be conducted alone. Field truck is provided for surveys, however a private vehicle is recommended for personal travel outside work hours. Pay is $2,300/month, but technicians are responsible for securing housing in the Williamsburg area. For time off, there are ample recreational opportunities in the biodiverse Chesapeake Bay Lowlands. Activities pertaining to early colonial history of the United States are especially abundant. *Qualifications* The ability to collect data meticulously is the paramount qualification for this position. Must be in excellent physical condition as technicians are expected to safely navigate off trails in forested terrain while carrying survey equipment. The ability to retain good spirits while working long hours in a hot and humid environment is a plus. Biting invertebrates, including mosquitoes, chiggers, and ticks, will be present. Important qualifications are interest in ecology, enthusiasm for field work, and the desire to gain diverse experience. Prospective applicants must have previous experience conducting botanical surveys in eastern deciduous forests and be able to identify tree and shrub species occurring in the Chesapeake Bay Lowlands ecological system. Successful applicants should expect to learn and identify up to 50 hardwood species. Send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references in a single PDF file to Vitek Jirinec ( [email protected]). Please put HABITAT ASSESSMENT TECH in the email title. *Contact Person* Vitek Jirinec *Contact Email* [email protected]
