Temporary Marin Biological Monitor/Technician (Wildlife + Bats) The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit support partner of the Golden Gate National Parks-84,000 acres of national parkland throughout the Bay Area, including Muir Woods, Ocean Beach, Crissy Field, and Alcatraz. The Parks Conservancy is a membership organization created to preserve the Golden Gate National Parks, enhance the experiences of park visitors, and build a community dedicated to conserving the parks for the future. One Tam is the community initiative of the Tamalpais Lands Collaborative (TLC) in Marin - a partnership of the National Park Service, California State Parks, Marin County Parks, Marin Municipal Water District and the Parks Conservancy. The TLC combines the expertise and resources of its partners to ensure the long-term health of Mt. Tamalpais by advancing efforts to restore ecosystems, improve trail corridors, enhance visitor services, expand education and stewardship programming, and inspire community support through volunteerism and philanthropy.
Position Overview The Biological Monitor Technician (Technician) is responsible for implementing two wildlife monitoring projects in support of the Parks Conservancy's Stewardship and Conservation Programs in Marin and in partnership with the One Tam agency partners, National Park Service (NPS), California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR), Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD), and Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD). This position will conduct monitoring for wildlife using camera traps, and monitoring for bats using acoustic detectors and radio telemetry. Duties include field data collection, data entry and management, project coordination with agency partners and consulting researchers, computer-based mapping, and support for report preparation. Additionally, the Technician is responsible for helping recruit, train, and provides in-field supervision of volunteers and interns performing wildlife monitoring activities in coordination with Program Manager. This is a full-time temporary position starting mid-April through September 2018. The position is based out of the San Rafael One Tam office, with extensive daily travel to field sites and some extended overtime and weekend hours. Key Duties and Responsibilities * Works with Program Manager, Parks Conservancy Resource Conservation and data management staff, agency partners, contract biologists, and volunteer program managers to coordinate all monitoring activities. * Conducts field monitoring activities for the Marin Bat Monitoring project including deploying and maintaining acoustic monitoring equipment and participating in radio tracking of bats to locate and characterize roost locations. * Participates in the Marin Wildlife Picture Index project by installing and checking wildlife camera traps. * Conducts habitat assessments at bat roost sites including quantifying vegetation characteristics. * Enters all monitoring data onto pre-defined data sheets, records all monitoring locations using tablets and GPS units and supports QA/QC of completed data. * Assists with scheduling and provides training to volunteers and staff in coordination with Program Manager. * Assists with the preparation of documents and reports as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science preferred with 1 year experience in wildlife monitoring including familiarity with camera traps, radio telemetry, and acoustic bat detection. Experience handling bats and current rabies vaccination is a plus. * Proven experience working independently in remote locations performing field survey work. * Experience with working in partnership with federal, state and local agencies. * Experience conducting habitat assessments. * Competent use of Microsoft Office, especially including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. * Familiarity with ArcGIS and mobile mapping technology. * Experience driving 4wd truck in rugged, remote locations. * Has worked directly with, trained or managed volunteers, considers and respond appropriately to the needs and capabilities of different people in different situations; is tactful, and treats others with respect; relates effectively to others when encountering difficult situations. * Motivated, speaks clearly and effectively, is thoughtful, persuasive; writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs. * Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness. * Pitches in and contributes to achieving group goals; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; balances team and individual responsibilities. * Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; can clearly explain reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Physical Requirements * Work is performed in an office and an outdoor setting, with potential for inclement weather and rugged terrain * Work is primarily performed standing or walking * Work requires squatting and kneeling * Frequently lifts, carries and positions objects weighing up to 45 pounds * Work is primarily Monday-Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours. For one 3-weekperiod during radio tracking, work will occur between noon and 10:00pm. Compensation Compensation for this position will be commensurate with work experience, skills and educational background. To Apply More information about the organization and application process can be found on the website at http://www.parksconservancy.org/about/jobs. No phone inquiries please. Applications will be accepted until 5pm on April 13th, 2018 with interviews conducted the week of April 16th. The position will begin in May 2018 or earlier if available.
