Wyoming Toad Field Technician Positions

Background: The Wyoming toad (Anaxyrus baxteri) is a critically endangered

species endemic to the Laramie Basin. The species was abundant in the 1950=92s

and 1960=92s but began declining in the 1970=92s until the last known

individuals were brought into captivity in the 1990=92s to establish a captive

breeding program. Individuals from the captive breeding program have been

reintroduced into the wild but breeding populations have not been

reestablished. This research is being conducted to assess the effects of

vegetation treatments on Wyoming toads.

Location: This position is based out of Laramie, Wyoming. Field work will

occur at Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge (approximately 15 miles

southwest of Laramie) and several Safe Harbor reintroductions sites within

the Laramie Basin.

Description: 2-3 technicians to assist with regular field duties including:

=95=09Building and installing mesh tadpole enclosures

=95=09Daily feeding and measuring of tadpoles

=95=09Release and subsequent monitoring of adult toads=20

=95=09Regular surveys for non-captive Wyoming toads

=95=09Swabbing of toads for Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd)

=95=09Data entry

=95=09Other activities as needed

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have the willingness and ability

to work long hours (including weekends and holidays) and be very flexible

with their schedule as work hours will be determined by animal needs.

Applicants must also be able to tolerate harsh field conditions (heat/cold,

wind, rain, biting insects, mud, etc.), pay extreme attention to detail, and

meet high standards of animal care. Interest in the research, a strong work

ethic, and the ability to conduct meticulous data collection for the

recovery of an endangered species are most important. Priority will be given

to individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an ecology,

wildlife biology, or related program with past field experience. Qualified

applicants need a valid driver=92s license with a clean driving record.

Compensation: Technicians will be paid $400-$440 per week (depending on

experience) and provided with a shared field vehicle. Housing for

technicians may be available. Technicians will gain valuable field

experience while contributing to the recovery of a critically endangered

amphibian.

Duration: The position will start mid-May and continue through mid-August

(start and end dates may be flexible for highly qualified applicants and

field season may be adjusted due to weather conditions).

To Apply: Submit a letter of interest with dates of availability, r=E9sum=E9 or

CV, and contact information (name, email, phone number) for three references

in a single PDF to Dr. Melanie Murphy (melanie.murphy@uwyo.edu).=20

Application deadline is March 6, 2017 but review of applicants will begin

immediately. Questions about the positions can be directed to Dr. Melanie

Murphy (melanie.murphy@uwyo.edu) or Dr. Doug Keinath

(douglas_keinath@fws.gov).=20=20

Additional Information: This research is being conducted through a

collaboration between the Murphy Lab at the University of Wyoming (for more

information see https://sites.google.com/site/murphylabuwyo) and the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service.

A Field Research Technician position is available to assist on an ongoing project evaluating habitat and resource selection of eastern spotted skunks in the Ozarks of northern Arkansas. In addition to capturing, radio-collaring, and monitoring skunks and collecting data on habitat structure, the technician will assist in a survey of the parasites and pathogens based on captured individuals, an examination of the dietary patterns of skunks based on scat analysis, and a camera trap survey.

Candidates must have a B.S. in wildlife science, biology, or a closely related discipline and field research experience. Strong work ethic, ability to work with a diversity of natural resource professionals, ability to work alone or in groups, and an interest in wildlife/habitat relationships are essential. The technician will work closely with, and under the supervision of, an MS student from MU School of Natural Resources who is already on site.

The 9-12 month non-benefits eligible position has an immediate start date. Salary is $23,000/year. The position will be based in Hector, Arkansas (about 90 miles north of Little Rock and about 6 hrs south of Columbia, MO where the technician will be officially employed). Work will generally require around 40hrs/wk and may require working at night in remote areas as well as occasional camping. Housing and a field vehicle will be provided. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Submit via email a cover letter that includes a description of work experience and career goals, resume, and the names and contact information (phone and e-mail address) of 3 references to:

Summer Higdon

School of Natural Resources

University of Missouri

302 Natural Resources Building

Columbia, MO 65211

E-mail: sdh5zf@mail.missouri.edu

Position Dates: May 8 – August 31, 2017 (end date may vary depending upon migration)

Number of open positions: 2 Seabird Technicians

Location: White and Seavey Islands, Isles of Shoals, New Hampshire

Stipend: $1,500 per month, plus room & board provided on White Island

Requirements: A degree in conservation biology or ecology, wildlife biology/management, environmental science or related disciplines. Experience working with birds (particularly waterbirds) is preferred.

Position description: Two Seasonal Seabird Technicians will work with a Program Manager to study and manage a breeding colony of Common, Roseate and Arctic Terns at Isles of Shoals. Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, banding and band re-

sighting, diet studies, productivity monitoring, and predator management. The applicants should have experience in overseeing and participating in data collection and management, establishing a daily work schedule based on approved protocols, bird identification, and banding. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition (capable of climbing over rugged terrain and able to lift 50 lbs.), be comfortable living and working in close quarters for extended periods of time, and enjoy working independently and with others. The technicians will live in a historic and rustic lighthouse keeper’s cottage (solar electricity, composting toilets, no running water). Mainland shared housing in Portsmouth, NH will be provided on days off, which will be arranged under direction of the Program Manager.

To apply: Email a cover letter and current resume (please include 3 references in your resume) to Dr. Liz Craig (Tern Program Manager): ecc79@cornell.edu

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, so do not delay your application!

www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/seabird-tech-position

Description

One Grassland Bird Survey technician is needed to conduct grassland bird and vegetation surveys of public and private lands in northeastern North Dakota. The field season will begin mid-May 2017 and end early August 2017. The first two weeks of the season will be used primarily for training on grassland bird visual and auditory identification, distance sampling, and vegetation surveying. The majority of the season will be used for surveying grassland sites during early morning hours, usually 4:30 AM to 12:30 AM work days. The technician will survey on all days with suitable weather, meaning some weekends may be required. All sites will have vegetation surveys conducted in early-July. On days with poor weather, survey data will be entered and proofed.

Qualifications

Applicants with experience identifying eastern grassland birds by sight and sound are preferred. Experience conducting point counts for any avian species is desired. Additional qualifications include the ability to think independently and work without supervision, navigate to survey locations using a handheld GPS unit, operate a 4WD vehicle safely, record field data accurately, willingness to work during early morning hours and uncomfortable conditions, and enthusiasm for conservation and grassland ecology. Applicants must have a valid driver=92s license and be=

able to pass a UND background check.=20

Duration and Pay

$15/hour starting Mid-May 2017 and ending early August 2017 with flexible start and end dates.  The position will be based in Grand Forks, ND home of the University of North Dakota.  Numerous summer housing options are available around Grand Forks.

Please send cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references via e-mail to Dr. Kathryn Yurkonis at Kathryn.Yurkonis@email.und.edu by March 31st for full consideration.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For questions and additional information please contact:

Dr. Kathryn A. Yurkonis

University of North Dakota Biology Department

10 Cornell St. Stop 9019

Grand Forks, ND  58201

The Florida Natural Areas Inventory is Florida’s Natural Heritage Program

run as a non-profit organization administered by Florida State University.

We are dedicated to gathering, interpreting, and disseminating information

critical to the conservation of Florida’s biological diversity.  We

currently are advertising a Invasive Plant field biologist position.

INVASIVE PLANT FIELD BIOLOGIST

*FSU Position Number: *41366

full time, OPS position for 6 months with possibility of extension, based

out of Tallahassee, FL.

Closing Date: March 15 2017

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The FNAI Invasive Plant Field Biologist will help conduct ecological

inventories and assist in the assessment of invasive plant control projects

as well as vegetation monitoring in various locations throughout the state.

The Field Biologist will work closely with FNAI scientists but also may be

required to conduct fieldwork independently without direct supervision.  In

addition to collecting data on invasive plant infestations, the position

also will collect and process data on FNAI-tracked and listed plants,

animals, and exemplary natural communities.  Data collection will focus on

field surveys, but may also include literature searches and interviews of

other knowledgeable individuals.  Data collection and processing will

utilize GPS dataloggers and GIS.  The Field Biologist is expected to

efficiently prepare assessment reports and processes data that they

collected in the field or have otherwise compiled.  This position may

attends meetings and briefings with land managers and other FNAI partners,

Qualified applicants should have a good general familiarity with the

plants, animals, and ecology of Florida and must be willing to travel

frequently.  This is largely a field-oriented position but candidates will

also assist in data processing.

DUTIES:

1.  With direction from supervisor plan and conduct invasive plant surveys

and evaluations of control treatments.  Produce written reports/summaries

of work.

2.  Conduct surveys for rare plants or request data from other sources;

document, and process information into the FNAI database.

2.  Conduct quantitative natural community sampling following standardized

protocols and process data using ArcGIS.

3.  May assist with installation of traps and other field sampling

equipment.  Check traps and release captures as needed.

4.  Prepare written reports and participate in meetings as necessary to

communicate all other products required by project contracts and submit

according to contractual time schedules.

REQUIREMENTS:

   1. Bachelor=E2=80=99s degree in the biological sciences, or equivalent training

   and experience.

   2. Familiarity with the native and invasive plants of Florida

   3. Experience with natural community and habitat interpretation from

   aerial photographs, satellite imagery, and soil surveys is desirable.

   4. Ability to communicate well in person and in writing; ability to work

   well with FNAI staff scientists

   5. Good organizational skills; meticulous attention to detail.  Ability

   to work independently and under pressure of deadlines and to provide

   written responses in a timely manner.

   6. A commitment to conservation goals.

   7. Experience or familiarity with personal computers, databases, GPS,

   and GIS.

   8. Good physical condition and ability to conduct rigorous field work.

   9. Willingness to travel on frequent for one to two week field trips.

SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Dan Hipes, Director

dhipes@fnai.fsu.edu <gknight@fnai.org>

*APPLY ONLINE:*

https://jobs.omni.fsu.edu/psc/sprdhr_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_

HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=3DHRS_APP_JBPST&Action=3DU&FOCUS=3D

Applicant&SiteId=3D1&JobOpeningId=3D41366&PostingSeq=3D1

Job Announcement: Seasonal Botanist, Summer 2017

We seek a botanist for research on fire-driven changes to plant communities in the western US.

This position will work with a crew of 2-4 field technicians and the field research lead in fire-affected landscapes in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and possibly Idaho.  The botanist will be responsible for ensuring accurate identifications and collection of voucher specimens for all vascular plant species encountered in sample plots, and collect data on vegetation composition and structure.

Required skills include: strong plant identification skills, familiarity with the flora of the interior western US, experience making herbarium-quality collections, experience with basic field vegetation data collection, ability to work well both independently and as part of a team, work long hours, camp, and hike cross-country to plots in topographically rugged burned landscapes. Talented upper-level undergraduates will be considered; Bachelor=92s or Master=92s degree in botany, forestry, ecology, or related field. Other desirable qualifications include knowledge of or interest in fire ecology, wilderness travel, wilderness first aid or first responder, and own 4WD vehicle.

Location: the research team will travel and camp across the southwestern US, working in different 15-20-year-old wildfire-affected landscapes.

Salary: $12 – $18/hour, depending on experience, + $40/day in per diem for personal expenses.

The project represents a collaboration between Western State Colorado University, Oregon State University, the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station, and other partners.

If interested, please email a brief statement describing your interest, a resume, and the contact information for three references to: jcoop@western.edu. For additional information or to answer any questions, please email or call (970) 943-2565.  Applications will be reviewed as they are accepted through March 15, 2017.

Contact information:

Jonathan Coop, Assistant Professor of Biology and Environment & Sustainability

Western State Colorado University

Gunnison, CO 81231

Field technician positions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University is hiring two technicians to assist with vegetation plot sampling in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Supervisor: Mike Jenkins

Approximate hours a week:  40

Duration of Position: Mid-May to August 2017

Compensation: $10.35/hour

Job Description:

Field technicians will assist with vegetation data collection on vegetation monitoring plots in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a graduate student whose research examines forest community response to the hemlock woolly adelgid. This job will require spending the summer in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Fieldwork will include woody vegetation identification and sampling in plots throughout the park, as well as collecting environmental data. The position will require hiking through rough terrain and frequent backcountry camping. Housing will be provided.

Qualifications:

Woody plant identification skills required

Experience with backcountry navigation using GPS, topographic maps and compass desired Previous field work experience preferred

Backpacking experience desired

Must possess a valid driver=92s license

Must be able to work outdoors in remote conditions, in rough terrain and under inclement weather conditions

Must be in good physical fitness

Deadline to Apply: 3/15/2017 or until positions are filled

To apply:=20 Send cover letter, r=E9sum=E9 (including contact information for two references), unofficial transcript, and dates of availability to Meghan Mulroy (mmulroy@purdue.edu) or Mike Jenkins (jenkinma@purdue.edu)

The Wright lab at Duke University will be hiring an REU student to work on our project investigating the effects of the invasive grass, Microstegium vimineum, on native ecosystems.  The student will develop an independent project that is nested within a larger collaborative project between Duke, Indiana and the University of Florida.  Possible topics include investigating the effects of the invasive species on native plant biodiversity or arthropod communities across a range of invasion intensity.

The program will start on May 22nd and last 10 weeks and we will provide a stipend.

If you are interested, please send your CV, a letter describing your interest in the project, and the names and contact information of 2 references to Justin Wright (jw67@duke.edu).

Apply at:

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?

rf=3DECOLOG&REQ=3D2017-NCC-005

The Service Experience: Spend a season or more working and camping outside at some of Nevada=92s premier natural areas. Serve alongside volunteers from across the country while making a lasting contribution to Nevada=92s natural resources and heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on habitat improvement, restoration, and recreation projects with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and many other federal and state agencies. Learn firsthand from federal employees and specialists about natural resources and conservation careers. Projects may include trail construction and maintenance, hazardous fuels reduction, and habitat restoration. Find more information on projects here!

Essential Duties:

=95Building and maintaining trails, restoring and improving wildlife habitat, and reducing hazardous fuels in our forests and public lands;

=95Camping up to seven nights in wilderness setting without formal restroom facilities or running water;

=95Making a commitment of national service to our landscapes and communities;

=95Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service;

=95Communicating effectively with crew members, crew leaders, NCC staff and agency project staff;

=95Complying with both production and quality work standards established by NCC administration, crew supervisors and project partners;

=95Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, cleaning and organizing crew equipment;

=95Showing respect when interacting with other members, leaders, staff, project sponsors and community members;

=95Participating in in-field education sessions;

=95Percentage of time spent on: labor=96 70%, traveling=96 20%, hiking=96  10%;

=95Lifting 25lbs continuously and 50lbs occasionally.

Contract Timeline:

Members will serve either a 2-month service contract.

=952-month: March 13, 2017 to May 18, 2017

If these terms of service don’t fit your availability please contact us anyway! We can discuss your options.

Location:

Crew members may be assigned to serve from the Las Vegas Field Station, and will serve and camp in the field on 4-day tours, 8-day tours, or a mixture of the two. Schedules will be dictated by project site and distance from the field station. The locations of service will depend on which regional office you are assigned to for your term of service and may change throughout the season. Camping locations are provided during the work week. We will not provide housing nor sign leases, but we can help assist with identifying housing options.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is an AmeriCorps position; candidates will receive a living stipend dependent on their length of service. The living stipend is a fixed amount, not an hourly wage or a salary. This stipend paid to members in bi-weekly installments throughout their term of service. Members also receive a food per-diem while on project at a rate of $7.25 per day in the field. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award also dependent on the length of service that can be used for paying off student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college.

=952-Month Service Contract (300 hour service term): $2,346.37 living stipend (approximately $550 every two weeks) + $1,230.69 education award

Members are also compensated by gaining valuable field work experience, professional development and practical trainings and certifications, and the potential to earn college credit through program participation.

Training & Field Work Experience

-First aid and CPR certification;

-Leave No Trace (LNT) training;

-Trail construction and maintenance training for trail crews;

-S212 equivalent chainsaw training for habitat restoration and fuels reduction crews.

-GBI has successfully collaborated with participating colleges to award program participants college credit for their term of service. For more information, please inquire during the interview process.

Job Qualifications:

=95Must maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service.

=95Be able to communicate effectively with members, crew leaders, NCC staff, and project partners.

=95Possess the willingness and ability to work and camp up to seven night s in a row, in a wilderness setting, in all weather conditions, without formal restroom facilities or running water.

=95Be able to lift 25lbs continuously and 50lbs occasionally

=95Be at least 17 years of age

=95Be a US citizen

=95Must possess a high school diploma or GED

=95Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards).*

=95All position offers are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check.

Other Job Information (if applicable):

Make a difference on the landscape, and in your life with the Nevada Conservation Corps!

Learn from your experience like this member, who said: “Being out here and overcoming obstacles has taught me that my limits were further than I thought. From suddenly changing plans, to long weeks of the hard work,to dust and baking in the sun, to sawing with wet feet and gloves in the snow, I learned that pushing my limits wasn’t as impossible as I thought, that I was capable of more. Regularly conquering what was a hardship before gave me perspective and self-confidence. I knew how I would have reacted to situations before the NCC, and I am proud to know how far I’ve come in a short time.”

A full-time seasonal position is available to assist with surveys and habitat assessments for the Eastern Massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) as part of an Ohio Division of Wildlife sponsored conservation program with The Ohio State University. Work will entail establishing artificial cover  transects; searching for and capturing snakes; collecting demographic and  morphometric data; collecting scale and blood samples; inserting passive integrated transponders (PIT); and recording locations using a GPS unit. Habitat assessments will include recording data on vegetation composition/structure and refugia. Work will take place mainly in Northeast Ohio and shared housing will be provided in rural Ashtabula County.

Duration: May 8 =96 August 11, 2017

Pay: $10.12-$11.50/hr

Attributes of a successful applicant include:

Willing and able to work long hours in inclement weather (heat, rain, etc.) with exposure to mosquitoes, biting flies, ticks, and noxious plants.

Committed to maintaining a safe work environment.

Dedication to accurate and thorough data collection.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and navigate rough terrain.

Possess a valid driver=92s license, insurance, and their own reliable transportation.

Employment at OSU requires the successful completion of a background check.

To apply, go to the OSU job board at: https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/76597 (Job ID 425750)

Please submit the following:

Cover letter indicating you meet the job requirements and your available start and end dates, if different than those posted.

Resume that includes details of any previous experiences (paid or unpaid)  relevant to the current position;

Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of two references.