Title: Field Crew Leader (Snowy Plovers)- Needed ASAP Agency: Coastal Bird Conservation/CONSERVIAN
Location: Florida Panhandle and Alabama Job Description: FIELD CREW LEADER- Coastal Bird Conservation/CONSERVIAN is seeking one Field Crew Leader for a Master's Study project conducted in collaboration with SUNY-ESF to monitor the impacts of human-caused disturbance on breeding Snowy Plovers in the eastern Gulf. Study area will include sites in the Florida panhandle and Alabama. Work will begin MAY 10-12th and continue until late July. Housing and a weekly salary of $325 will be provided. Crew Leader will be responsible for conducting Snowy Plover nest and productivity monitoring, behavioral observations, disturbance assessment and documentation, and assisting with banding at multiple sites. Duties also include data collection, photo documentation, use of a hand-held GPS unit, and data entry using Microsoft Excel. Position will require working long hours, 6 days a week. This study requires a patient individual who will enjoy spending hours locating, observing and recording behavioral and disturbance data on beach-nesting birds. Crew leader will professionally represent the project when interacting with the public, site managers, and partners. Crew Leader will report to and work cooperatively with the Graduate Student/Project Leader, and will be responsible for day-to-day supervision and leadership of one research assistant intern. Shared housing and gasoline reimbursement for travel between work sites are provided. Must have own waterproof 10x42 binoculars, a valid driver's license and own reliable personal vehicle for travel between work sites. Please send 1) letter of interest 2) a resume 3) the names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to Margo Zdravkovic: [email protected]. The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is filled. Qualifications: Applicant must be self-motivated, organized, in good physical condition, enjoy walking several miles in soft sand, possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and be able to tolerate hot summer temperatures on the Gulf of Mexico. At least 6 months prior field experience is required for this position. Shorebird/plover experience, bird handling experience, and familiarity with the operation of ATVs and 4x4 vehicles is preferred. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO BEGIN WORK MAY 10-12th. Salary: $325 per week Last Date to apply: May 9, 2011 Contact: Margo Zdravkovic E-mail: [email protected](Preferred)
