POSITION DESCRIPTION: One field technician is needed to assist in a study of red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) home ranges as they related to neighboring
group density and foraging habitat characteristics. The study will be conducted on the Savannah River Site, a National Environmental Research Park, located near Aiken, SC, and the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, located near Hartsville, SC. Primary duties of the technician will include assisting with measurements of forest structure in southeastern pine savannas. The technician also will have opportunities to assist with RCW home range surveys. Work schedule will be 5 days/week, but weekend work may be necessary from time to time. Housing and field vehicles will be provided. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, TRAINING/EDUCATION: Looking for hard-working, independent, and enthusiastic individuals with an interest in wildlife management or forestry. Applicants minimally should: 1) be an undergraduate pursuing a degree in forestry, wildlife ecology, or related field; and 2) have demonstrated experience conducting forest inventories and field research. Additionally, excellent communication skills, meticulous data collection, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude are required. Applicants must be able to work independently and interact positively with a collaborative research team. Applicants should be in good physical condition and enjoy working outdoors – the ability to hike and work long hours in adverse conditions (must be willing to work long hours in hot and humid conditions, stinging/biting insects, venomous snakes) and in remote field sites is a must. Other desirable skills include: proficiency with GPS units, maps, compass, and MS Office (Access, Excel, Word). Selected applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. Must have or be willing to acquire a valid driver’s license before the start date of the position. Must be a U.S. citizen. POSITION DURATION: The position will run 1 July through 31 August 2014 and will be full time with a pay rate of $9.00/hour. Preferred start date is 26 June 2014, but is somewhat flexible. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Saturday, 31 May 2014. QUESTIONS: contact James Garabedian at jegar...@ncsu.edu TO APPLY: Please email a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the project and why you think you are a good fit for the position, transcripts, resume/CV, and contact information for three references to James Garabedian at jegar...@ncsu.edu
