The Waterbird Program Director is responsible for overseeing activities
of SFBBO’s Salt Pond research, Avian Disease Prevention Program, Newby
Island Landfill surveys, and Colonial Waterbird Program. The Director
may also be asked to participate in other avian research programs at
SFBBO, including the Snowy Plover Program, the Landbird Program, and the
Outreach Program.
The Waterbird Program Director reports directly to the Executive
Director. Duties include:
Program Management
•Trains, supervises, and evaluates biologists and interns; hires program
staff
•Coordinates activities of and manages program staff, interns and
volunteers
•Manages program data by overseeing data collection, entry, proofing,
and storage
•Analyzes data and produces reports and manuscripts in collaboration
with other staff
•Administers grants and contracts with Executive Director.
o Tracks project deliverables, finances and due dates
o Communicates with project contacts and collaborators
o Seeks and applies for new grant funding
•Maintains equipment and facilities as needed to carry out the above
research
Partnerships and Outreach
•Participates in networking and partnering meetings, especially those
concerning the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project
•Presents scientific research and represents SFBBO at professional
meetings
•Participates in SFBBO outreach activities such as public presentations,
fundraising events, and bird walks
•Trains and incorporates citizen scientists in research programs as
appropriate
•Writes blog or newsletter articles as needed, featuring waterbird
research
Other Duties
•Works with SFBBO science staff to coordinate permits and access
agreements through the Bird Banding Lab (BBL), California Department of
Fish and Wildlife, US Fish and Wildlife Service, the City of San Jose,
Santa Clara Valley Water District, East Bay Regional Parks, Mid-
Peninsula Open Space, and any other permitting or regulatory agencies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor’s degree (plus 3 years of experience) or Master’s degree
(preferred) in ecology, environmental sciences, wildlife biology or a
closely related field
• Supervisory and project management experience
• Self-motivated, reliable, strong work ethic, organizational
skills, attention to detail
• Statistical analysis skills
• Willingness to work irregular hours including early mornings,
evenings and some weekends
• Experience conducting field work, including navigating and
orienting using maps
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable
personal vehicle
• Effective oral and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science or
related field plus 3 years of experience
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and R statistical software
• Experience with Microsoft Access databases
• Grant writing experience with record of achieving funding
• Experience working in the San Francisco Bay Area (with
waterbirds preferred)
• Enjoys engaging with the public and collaborating with local
agencies and nonprofits
• Desire to design new projects and publish papers
Compensation: Salary begins at $40,000, commensurate with experience.
Generous paid time off and health benefits.
To Apply: Please e-mail a single file, which includes the following: 1)
cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) list of three references (names, email
addresses, and phone numbers), to Dr. Yiwei Wang at ywang at sfbbo.org.
The deadline for applications is April 8th, 2016. We will begin
considering applications on April 1st, 2016. SFBBO is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
