Agency: Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation
Location: Central California coast
Job Description:
Three to four wildlife technicians (contingent on funding) are being sought to work on a seabird restoration and monitoring project for Common Murres (Uria aalge) and other seabirds along the central California coast, pending available funding. Two types of positions will be filled: Site Supervisor; and Biotech. This project is conducted cooperatively by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex) Humboldt State University, and other public and private organizations. The purpose of the restoration project is to aid in restoring murre colonies that have suffered damage from oil spills, human disturbance, and other anthropogenic factors.
Successful applicants must be willing to work long hours, on weekends, and in inclement weather. Main job duties will include conducting population and productivity surveys on Common Murres, Brandts Cormorants and other species, documenting human and natural disturbances to seabirds, database entry, data analysis, and preparation of reports. Other duties may include counting seabirds from aerial photographs, deploying and removing seabird restoration equipment on offshore rocks, or other tasks as assigned. Preference may be given to applicants with prior field experience with seabird or other wildlife monitoring techniques or census techniques. Additional evaluation may be based on the applicants knowledge and experience with computer use, databases, and report preparation. Applicants for Site Supervisors need to demonstrate evidence of their ability to work independently and abilities to provide leadership.
Duration: Approx. April to August 2009 (Biotech) or April to September 2009 (Site Supervisor)
Wages: Approx. $2940-$3640/month depending on experience and responsibilities
Housing may be provided at field sites during the period mid-April to late July.
Employer: Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation
Send to: Lisa Eigner
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
9500 Thornton Ave.
Newark, CA 94560 U.S.A.
*No email applications will be accepted.
Qualifications: Requirements: 1) Bachelors degree in wildlife, biological sciences, or related discipline with an interest in wildlife biology, restoration, or behavior; 2) current drivers license with good driving record; 3) ability to sufficiently move and lift equipment up to 40 lbs; and 4) ability to hike or bike to certain field sites.
Applicants must submit: 1) a signed cover letter; 2) résumé; and 3) names and phone numbers of two professional references. For further information, contact Lisa Eigner at (510) 792 0717 ext. 225 or email at . Applicants must indicate the position(s) they are applying for (Site Supervisor, Biotech, or both).
*No email applications will be accepted.
Salary: Approx. $2940-$3640/month depending on experience
Last Date to apply: January 30, 2010
Contact: Lisa Eigner
E-mail: lee7@humboldt.edu(Preferred)
Phone: (510) 792 0717 ext. 225