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FIELD TECHNICIANS (10)– Yellow-billed Cuckoo surveys on the Lower Colorado River

We are looking for nine field assistants to conduct surveys for Yellow-billed Cuckoos, conduct vegetation surveys, and do some nest searching, radiotelemetry, insect sampling, and testing of the current survey methodology on the Lower Colorado River from June 1- Sept 31, 2008 (end date somewhat flexible). Pay: $1800/mo. One additional assistant will help with vegetation surveys and GIS data entry.

The project will take place at three sites, with three people at each: The LCR north of the Bill Williams – surveys and veg plots; The Bill Williams River NWR and surrounding sites – surveys, veg plots, nest searching telemetry, insect surveys; and the LCR south of the Bill Williams River NWR –surveys and veg plots. All technicians will spend some time on the Bill Williams River NWR assisting with the more intensive natural history research.

All applicants must be in good physical condition, possess a valid driver's license, a sense of humor, be able to hike for 6-9 hours in temperatures which may exceed 120o F, and have very good hearing and color vision. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience with Yellow-billed Cuckoos, avian survey experience and nest search experience, playback surveys, telemetry, nest searching, ability to work with minimal supervision, and working in the desert will be given priority. Also important is experience driving in rough terrain, and demonstrated skills at getting to remote locations, contacting agency personnel to access survey locations. Housing will be provided, and per diem while traveling for work.

Some applicants may be required to use their own transportation (4WDpreferred), for fieldwork (reimbursed at 48¢/mile on the job).

Send letter of interest, CV and 3 references to: Murrelet Halterman: e-mail(preferred) LCRuckoobuster@yahoo.com. Mail to: Southern Sierra Research Station. P.O. Box 418 Onyx, CA 93255. Please include a cover letter briefly discussing your relevant experience and interest in this project. Hiring will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.

FIELD CREW LEADER (1) and FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (3) are needed to assist with research on a population of Southwestern Willow Flycatchers along the South Fork of the Kern River in southern California. The study aims to understand factors affecting population dynamics and breeding success of this endangered subspecies. The study site is situated in the gorgeous foothills of the southern Sierras. Assistants will participate in population surveys, nest searching, target netting, resighting color-banded birds, cowbird trapping, vegetation sampling, and data entry. For Assistants: enthusiasm for fieldwork, persistence, and ability to deal with harsh field conditions (extreme heat, rough, uneven terrain) are more important than past experience or specific knowledge. For the Crew Leader: field and leadership experience are required as is the ability to coordinate activities of up to 8 people working on several projects. All applicants must be able to work independently and as part of a team. The positions will last from mid-April to October (Crew Leader) and mid-May to late-August (Assistants). Start and end dates are somewhat flexible. Housing is provided free and salaries are $1,800-$2,000/month for Crew Leader and $1,200-$1,500/month for Assistants, according to experience. Applicants should email a cover letter stating their interest in the position, dates of availability, a resume, and names and contact information (email and phone) of three references to: Carlie Henneman (henn0292@umn.edu) at the Southern Sierra Research Station (www.southernsierraresearch.org). The Southern Sierra Research Station is an Equal Opportunity Employer.