Title: Corvid Point Count/Recreation Site Assessment Field Technician
Supervisor: Northwest Program Officer
Location: Oregon or Washington
Duration: June-July (2 months)
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: Monthly salary $2,500 with camping fees, meal per diem, and mileage reimbursement provided
Application Deadline: Until Filled; Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
positions are filled.
Position Summary:
SEASONAL FIELD TECHNICIANS needed by the American Bird Conservancy to conduct corvid point counts and recreation site infrastructure surveys as part of a program to assess nest predation threats to the endangered Marbled Murrelet in old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest. Point counts for ravens, jays, and crows, and site assessments will be conducted in campgrounds and picnic sites on National Forests and state parklands in western Oregon and Washington. Surveys will be performed across a broad geographic area and require daily travel by car. Training will be conducted in a group, after which technicians will be assigned to work solo or in a team of two. This is an opportunity to explore the coastal old-growth forests of the northwest while assisting in the recovery of a threatened species.
Primary Duties:
- Early morning point counts for nest predators (corvids), campground and picnic site assessments, and data entry. Point counts and site assessments will require some hiking.
- Coordination with campground hosts and state and federal site managers.
- Other responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) equipment maintenance,
managing databases, proofing entered data, etc. - Working solo or in a team of two.
- Work will be conducted 5 days per week, but the weekly schedule may vary due to weather conditions. Early morning starts are required for point counts.
- Housing will be provided and consist of camping in established campgrounds with four nights per month in a hotel or other rental accommodations. Camping will be located as close as possible to survey sites, but daily driving long distances may be required.
- Camping and field work conditions may be challenging including infrequent access to showers or laundry, driving on forest roads, hiking, and exposure to varying temperatures, sun, wind, rain, hail, etc. Camping and data collection equipment will be provided.
- Technicians driving personal vehicles for the duration of the work and will be reimbursed for mileage. Applicants without a personal vehicle are still encouraged to apply as vehicle sharing or a rental car may be a possibility.
o Personal vehicles should be in good condition and able to handle dirt/gravel roads.
*Note that road conditions may be difficult in some areas depending on weather.
To Apply:
Please apply online at Paylocity.
- A letter of interest
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three work references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
If you have any difficulties uploading your resume and cover letter, then please send them as ONE document to HR@abcbirds.org
At American Bird Conservancy, we believe that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills makes us more effective. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment for all of our employees.
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