Avian Field Technicians and Crew leaders

AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (6) and CREW LEADERS (2-3) needed to conduct area searches and habitat assessments for Great Basin Bird Observatory on the Lower Colorado River, Apr through mid-Jun, 2010. Are you interested in adventure, great birds, and exploring the desert? Are you willing to face temperatures up to 115 degrees, dense riparian vegetation, and rattlesnakes? If you are answering yes, this may be your ticket to a long and early summer. Applicants must be available from 1-15 Apr for training and 15 Apr - 15 Jun for surveys (with options to begin in mid-Mar and work through the end of Jun). Duties will include area searches, territory mapping, habitat assessments, and data entry in excel and ArcGIS. Applicants must have experience in passerine identification by sight and sound (preferably with southwestern birds), the ability to hike in hot and strenuous conditions, and be able to work well with a field partner in remote locations. Surveyors will be stationed in pairs and housing (some combination of camping, motels, and houses) will be provided. Couples with experience are encouraged to apply. Surveyors will be paid $1800-$2200/month depending on experience. Please send a cover letter and resume (including the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 references) to AMY LEIST (EM: leistATgbbo.org).