Agency: PA Game Commission
Location: Pennsylvania
Job Description: SEASONAL WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST AIDES. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking 2 wildlife biologist aides from January to September 2010 for a wild turkey study. Primary duties will include locating wild turkey flocks and capturing wild turkeys using rocket nets and attaching transmitters and leg bands.
Salary is $11.66 per hour and includes state retirement benefits. State vehicle provided.
Trapping will occur from January through March and August through September. Depending on qualifications applicants might also work on a grassland songbird study from May through July with Penn State University at a similar salary.
Research will occur on 2 study areas: 1) south central and southwestern Pennsylvania, in Wildlife Management Units 2C, 2E, 4A, 4B and 4D; and 2) north central Pennsylvania, in Wildlife Management Units 2F and 2G. A map may be viewed at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=619923&mode=2.
Send cover letter stating interest in this position and study area preference, resume, copy of transcripts, and contact information for 3 references to: Mary Jo Casalena, Pennsylvania Game Commission, 342 Station Road, Bedford, PA 15522, or via E-mail to mcasalena@state.pa.us. Position to begin as early as January 9, 2009. Apply as soon as possible.
Qualifications: Long hours and weekend work will be expected in all types of field conditions. Employees must be able to lift 50lbs. and carry it for 100 meters. Successful applicants will be adaptable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and able to work independently. A valid drivers license is required.
Salary: $11.66/hr plus benefits
Last Date to apply: January 9, 2010
Contact: Mary Jo Casalena
E-mail: mcasalena@state.pa.us(Preferred)
Phone: 814-624-0020