HARBOR HERON FIELD TECHNICIAN needed 15 July through 15 November, 2017
for research involving monitoring foraging egrets and herons in the NJ
Meadowlands. Duties include conducting foraging egret and heron counts;
behavioral observations to determine foraging success and identify
species and size class of fishes captured and consumed; and site visits
and sample collection at breeding colonies. The position requires
carrying equipment and tolerating exposure to variable and sometimes
adverse weather and environmental conditions. Previous experience
working with herons and egrets and conducting behavioral surveys
required. Proficiency with MS Excel and Word software a must.
Familiarity with GIS and use of hand-held GPS preferred. Applicants
must be able to work independently or as part of a team, and work
irregular hours, including occasional weekends. Salary $1800 -
$2200/month, depending on experience. Must have a valid and clean
driver’s license. Send cover letter of interest, resume and three
references (including contact information), _in a single pdf document_
no later than June 30 to New Jersey Audubon by email to
[email protected].
Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Thank you!
René
René Buccinna
Administrative Assistant
NJ Audubon/Cape May Bird Observatory
600 Route 47 N
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Phone: 609-400-3852 (NOTE DIRECT PHONE NUMBER)
Fax: 609-861-1651
Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
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