There are two field assistant positions available with the Kauai Endangered Seabird Recovery Project this season, starting in May. The positions are Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service positions administered by the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Division of Forestry and Wildlife, located on Kaua’i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. Participates in carrying out research and management activities for the recovery of Kauai’s endangered seabirds during field season of 2013, with emphasis on Newell’s Shearwater (Puffinus newelli), Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) and Band-rumped Storm-petrel (Oceanodroma castro). Includes: 1) surveys to document distribution and relative abundance across Kauai using visual surveys (binocular, and night-vision), auditory point counts and ornithological radar; 2) surveys to monitor breeding success and relative abundance at select colony sites; 3) management tasks, possibly including predator control; 4) data entry, and preliminary analyses of field data. Job Start: May 20th 2013. Wages: $2,340 month.
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For more information, please go to www.rcuh.com, click on “Employment”; select “Apply” and navigate to “See Job Announcements and/or Apply for a Job.” Job ID = 13096