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Steve ********** Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Project field technicians needed. Four temporary (28 May–24 August 2012) full-time field technician positions are available through Iowa State University. Applicants will complete breeding bird atlas work in selected blocks statewide as part of the final year of the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Project (http://bba.iowabirds.org/). Job requirements include the ability to identify Iowa breeding birds by sight and sound, follow detailed Iowa BBA field protocols, work independently, have a strong work ethic, be willing to work in early morning and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, and complete all data entry requirements. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate previous work experience with the Iowa BBA or a similar effort in another state or province. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Salary is $10 per hour, 40 hours per week. A vehicle for project-related travel will be provided in addition to limited travel funds to cover lodging/camping for overnight travel. To apply please email a cover letter stating your interest in this position, a resume, and the names and contact information (email preferred) for three references to Stephen J. Dinsmore in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Iowa State University (E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>). Application deadline is 1 April 2012, although positions will be filled as soon as qualified applicants are found. ********** Stephen J. Dinsmore Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management Iowa State University 339 Science II Ames, IA 50011 Phone: 515-294-1348 E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Web: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~cootjr/ --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/PayDues.aspx. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: [email protected]
