JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Land Assistant(s) - full-time temporary positions (benefited appointments) ending on or before June 30, 2008 through the California State University, Stanislaus, Endangered Species Recovery Program (ESRP). Dependent upon job performance and funding, there is a possibility of reappointment beyond June 30, 2008. Primary work site - Fresno, California. THIS IS NOT A STATE FUNDED POSITION.
Under direct supervision the successful candidates will participate in field work related to the recovery of the San Joaquin kit fox, Tipton's kangaroo rat, giant kangaroo rat, San Joaquin antelope squirrel and blunt-nosed leopard lizards; assist with inventory, research, and monitoring activities of other rare plant and animal species and their habitats in the San Joaquin Valley; and other duties as assigned by the CDFG Regional Habitat Conservation Supervisor or the ESRP Coordinator. Fieldwork will require varied hours, including some during the early morning, evening, nighttime and weekend. These positions involve mainly field work however some office duties will also be assigned. The positions will be based out of the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), San Joaquin Valley - Southern Sierra Regional headquarters, located in Fresno, California and jointly supervised by the CDFG Regional Habitat Conservation Supervisor and the ESRP Coordinator. For complete Position Announcement and Application Procedure, please see http://www.csustan.edu/abs/Documents/Employment/CDFG_LandAssistant.pdf Application materials are available at: http://www.csustan.edu/ABS/EmploymentOpportunities.html Screening of applicants to begin after August 23, 2006, thereafter the position will remain open until filled. Patrick A. Kelly, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor of Biology & Coordinator Endangered Species Recovery Program California State University, Stanislaus 1900 N Gateway Blvd., Suite 101 Fresno, CA 93727, USA. (559) 453-1103 (559) 453-1227 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://esrp.csustan.edu/ Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land. (Aldo Leopold)