Avian Field Crew Leader Needed to coordinate ornithological monitoring for the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Biological Monitoring Program. Surveys this year will take place in riparian and coastal sage scrub vegetation communities on MSHCP protected lands throughout western Riverside County, California. The plan area is rich in avian species and biologists will gain exposure to many common and rare species nesting in southern California. The ideal candidate will have successfully completed a B.S. in ecology, evolution, biology, botany, wildlife management or other closely related field. In addition, s/he will have two years of field experience collecting data on song birds. A Masters degree in some area of ornithology may be substituted for one year of field work. Familiarity with the birds of southern California and previous point count experience is desirable. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of standard protocols for avian species; identification, survey, and monitoring techniques for sensitive species and habitats, procedures for handling and sampling sensitive (including threatened and endangered) avian species. The Avian Field Crew Leader will be expected to oversee field crews to ensure accurate and reliable collection of data; assist with the testing and refining of protocols; participate in or lead the training of field crews on data collection protocols and species identification; coordinate with personnel from other agencies on field activities, data collection, and access; prepare field forms, maps and field supplies for field surveys; prepare and maintain field equipment; perform quality control of data collected; perform simple data analysis and; write reports summarizing data. Additionally, the Field Crew Leader will be expected to operate 4WD vehicles and digital equipment, and carry a 2530 pound backpack. Salary is $18 per hour; health insurance and retirement plan are provided. This position is full time and will be filled as soon as qualified candidates are found; prompt responses are encouraged. Qualified and interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter by mail, email or fax to: KARIN CLEARY-ROSE c/o California Department of Fish and Game, 4500 Glenwood Drive, Bldg C, Riverside, CA 92501; email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], fax: (951)782-4847.
