NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST 2 POSITION AVAILABLE, Virginia Tech University. These are long-term positions with full benefits through Virginia Tech University. Work location is Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Will work as part of a team with project PIs (Jeff Walters and Carola Haas), postdoctoral researcher, graduate student, a field coordinator and two other technicians studying red-cockaded woodpeckers, Florida bog frogs, flatwoods salamanders and other species of conservation interest. Must be in good physical condition, willing to climb to 60 using Swedish ladders and operate power drills and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Degree in biology, zoology, fisheries and wildlife biology or related field or an equivalent level of experience required. Experience working with red-cockaded woodpeckers, identifying birds by sight and sound, reading color bands, constructing artificial cavities and banding birds preferred. Will participate in data analysis and report writing, must be able to work independently. Pay band 3, salary dependent on qualifications. Review of applications to begin 2/25/08. Access our web site at http://www.hr.vt.edu/ to submit an application, (resume or cover letter also requested), search on posting number 080164. Individuals desiring assistance/accommodation in the application/interview process should contact us at 540 231-5301 voice or 540 231-6258 TDD. AN EO/AA EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY. For more information contact Jeff Walters at [EMAIL PROTECTED], Carola Haas at [EMAIL PROTECTED], or Kelly Jones at [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
